Fundamentals of Private Foreign Credit

Private party loans can report to several different things. The traditional (and most common) type of loan is an auto loan used to buy used vehicles. Instead of buying from a dealer, you buy from a private party, so getting a loan is a little different.

The term is also used to refer to loans between individuals. Instead of using a bank or finance company, you agree on the terms of the loan and work together to build your own loan – without a bank.

Some of these loans are great for everyone involved.

Auto loans for private parties

If you buy from a dealership, they will offer (or take) financing, which they have agreed with local or domestic lenders, and it is difficult not to go out without a loan.

When dealing with a private seller, lenders are more hesitant. They know nothing about the vehicle – it is your responsibility to understand what it is worth. However, banks and credit unions know that money should be given in the money, so they offer private party loans.

Private party car loans are similar to standard auto loans, but tend to come at a slightly higher interest rate and generally will not last longer (banks risk using vehicles so they want to limit their risk).

Where to get one?

To get a car loan for private parties, you need to apply and the approval will be based on the same factors that affect each loan: mainly your credit scores and your debt-to-income ratio; the lender wants to see that you have enough income to repay the loan and are familiar with borrowing money.

If you cannot qualify, you can always try to use a co-signer.

These loans are offered by numerous banks and credit unions. A quick search will show you some of the big banks in the market, but you also need to buy smaller institutions. If you are out of luck with a big bank, try a small local bank or lending community, which might be more suited.

Other types of “private” loans

Sometimes loans between individuals create a win-win situation: great for lenders (who earn more than they can at a bank) and borrowers (who pay less interest than they would at a bank). When borrowers have bad credit, private loans may be the only option available, although they usually have a higher rate.

Private lenders are commonly used to pay money from home. Bank loans don’t always work well for investment real estate, but some individuals (and organizations) specialize in making short-term loans to buy and improve assets.

Where to lend?

There are basically two ways to find private party loans: peer client services and people you know. To borrow from strangers, visit a peer-to-peer site and apply for a loan. Even if you have opened a private loan with someone you know, these sites can help with loan documentation and service.

Documentation

Documentation is the key to any private loan. Make sure everything is written in writing, and everyone understands and agrees. While this may seem too formal, the documentation may prevent headaches and heart failure in the future.

To document your private loan, write an agreement or use someone else’s. For bigger loans, it’s probably best to use a professionally prepared agreement – a lot can go wrong, and good loans anticipate pitfalls.

For private party loan documents, search the web, work with a local attorney, or use a peer lending service that specializes in these loans.