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I'm curious to know how much information people who bought their car on finance were asked to provide. It occurred to me the other day when I was reading an article about it that when i bought the first 370 they wanted a lot of info to prove income, employment, outgoings etc. but the second and third time around they didn't even ask for income, let alone to see proof.

 

I could understand the different approach if it was the same finance company but it's been a different one each time.

 

What have others had to provide?

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So the second and third time you managed to secure a car without proving a monthly income?

 

No wonder so many people are in debt that they can't get out of. Can't help you on the finance front dude, always buy my cars outright.

 

That's why I have a 59 plate and you have a Nismo ;)

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Interesting question! I just bought Stanley the ST3 on finance because it was such a good deal that I couldn't refuse, and I don't even work. I know they asked for some financial details but I was honest about not working so I guess they took Mr TwoBears wage into account and yet they certainly never asked him what he earnt :dry: Do they just check you have no outstanding CCJs or something like that I wonder?

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I am not 100% sure what credit checking involves :blush: but I know they did credit checks on me (us?). They definitely didn't ask for proof of earnings from either of us though. They had our bank details for the direct debit but the bank wouldn't be allowed to give out details I don't imagine?

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They use your credit report, I got finance on the German Whip last month. They didn't ask how much I made they just asked all the details about my employment, dates starting and work address. All I had to bring was both parts of my licence. No pay slips at all.

 

I wonder if the amount you are taking out effects how much details you need to provide. Maybe the process for taking finance on a £15K car is different from a £35K car!

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I wonder if the amount you are taking out effects how much details you need to provide. Maybe the process for taking finance on a £15K car is different from a £35K car!

 

nope - same - they just appear to use your credit score

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What does the credit report show exactly? Does it just provide details of any defaults or bankruptcy and CCJs or do they know how much you owe on your card(s) at any given point as well? We always pay ours off in full so not much to find out there and we've never been in debt aside from the mortgage and this car loan and other small interest free loans so I am guessing our reports would be ok? I thought I might have problems because I have no wage but it didn't seem to matter.

 

They were talking to Mr TwoBears about his job but I am not sure if that was in a formal sense or just gossiping about the automotive industry :dry:

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What does the credit report show exactly? Does it just provide details of any defaults or bankruptcy and CCJs or do they know how much you owe on your card(s) at any given point as well? We always pay ours off in full so not much to find out there and we've never been in debt aside from the mortgage and this car loan and other small interest free loans so I am guessing our reports would be ok? I thought I might have problems because I have no wage but it didn't seem to matter.

 

They were talking to Mr TwoBears about his job but I am not sure if that was in a formal sense or just gossiping about the automotive industry :dry:

 

Your credit report shows how much money you have had available to you at any given point in the year. It also will tell you exactly how much money is against your names in the form of finance/loans not sure if mortgage is attached as well ( don't have one so wouldn't know)

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What does the credit report show exactly? Does it just provide details of any defaults or bankruptcy and CCJs or do they know how much you owe on your card(s) at any given point as well? We always pay ours off in full so not much to find out there and we've never been in debt aside from the mortgage and this car loan and other small interest free loans so I am guessing our reports would be ok? I thought I might have problems because I have no wage but it didn't seem to matter.

 

They were talking to Mr TwoBears about his job but I am not sure if that was in a formal sense or just gossiping about the automotive industry :dry:

 

Your credit report shows how much money you have had available to you at any given point in the year. It also will tell you exactly how much money is against your names in the form of finance/loans not sure if mortgage is attached as well ( don't have one so wouldn't know)

 

Er, it does NOT show how much money you have/available to you.

 

It shows each item borrowed and the repayment history on them.

 

And any CCJs etc.

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Checking your income is practically pointless anyway, you could employed today and then unemployed 2 days after the agreement is signed. All it really confirms is your current capactity, and most people lie about thier outgoings anyway (not all credit and bills are on your credit records).

 

The only real indicator of a payer is history. There'll be plenty of people who kept up payments, even if they lost thier income, these are the people they want to do business with. I've seen enough credit histories to know that there are plenty of the other kind, who could afford to pay their debts, but don't bother.

 

Best ever excuse for a missed mortgage payment, "I needed a new phone."

"So tell me Mr X why on earth would I arrange this secured loan for you?" :lol:

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Interesting replies, thanks folks. It seemed a bit odd to me that one finance company wanted a ton of proofs and another didn't want any.

 

I'm just popping out now to finance my new McLaren and Ferraris ;)

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Only car I financed was the Z, bought right at the height of the financial bubble, virtually no checks, no need for documents/bill, all done and approved in a few minutes....From what I remember even the mortgage didn't take much longer to approve....ahh the good old days of irresponsible / carefree lending. Don't think it'll ever be that easy to borrow money again in my lifetime:)

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