Auto Financing
The Minimum Credit Score to Get a Car Loan
Before you head to the dealership for your new car, it is important to consider your credit score — and how it will affect how much you spend. Lenders use your credit score as an indication of how likely you are to repay a loan. This means that the higher your credit score, the more favorable your interest rate and terms will be.In general, you’ll need a credit score of at least 600 to qualify for a traditional auto loan, but the minimum credit score required with vary from lender to lender. As interest rates increase due to inflation, securing a subprime auto loan may be more difficult — but not impossible.