{"id":29992,"date":"2023-01-26T15:10:57","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T20:10:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americancollectors.com\/?p=29992"},"modified":"2024-09-17T13:04:26","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T17:04:26","slug":"classic-car-financing-easy-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americancollectors.com\/articles\/classic-car-financing-easy-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Finance a Classic Car in 4 Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 data-component=\"core:heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-classic-car-financing-how-to-secure-a-loan-to-finance-a-classic-car\">Classic Car Financing: How to Secure a Loan to Finance a Classic Car<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Good news: in many cases you no longer have to save for years just so you can pay cash for the classic or collector car of your dreams. A new generation of automotive lenders understands the durable value proposition of classic cars and is willing to lend over very favorable rates and terms \u2013 but you won\u2019t be surprised to hear that there are a few conditions you\u2019ll encounter along the way. We spoke to our partners at <a href=\"https:\/\/jjbest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JJ Best Banc &amp; Co.,<\/a> a leading provider of classic car financing, as well to a couple of other industry veterans, to get all of the best advice. Here\u2019s how to finance the classic car of your dreams, in just four easy steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 data-component=\"core:heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Information Gathering and Pre-qualification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For a long time, most banks treated classic car financing as personal, uncollateralized, loans. That meant terms that rarely went beyond 36 months, and interest rates that looked suspiciously similar to what you get on a mainstream credit card. Today\u2019s lenders, by contrast, write classic car loans that can go way beyond those terms \u2013 out to 96 months in some cases, with competitive interest rates. But one thing hasn\u2019t changed: you\u2019ll still need to have a solid and well-established credit records. \u201cYou don\u2019t need to be a millionaire\u2026 We <em>do <\/em>see buyers who earn $50k a year taking out long-term $20k loans on classic cars,\u201d a rep from JJ Best told us, \u201cbut obviously those buyers need to be exceptionally creditworthy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is there such a thing as classic car financing for bad credit? It\u2019s rare, but with the right situation, such as a secured amount in escrow or with collateral of exceptional value, some lenders will make an exception. Beware of dealers who claim they can \u201cget you financed\u201d in troubled situations; often that will leave you with no answers and a credit rating that is further damaged in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a better way. JJ Best, like its competitors, offers a <a href=\"https:\/\/jjbest.com\/car-financing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pre-qualification<\/a> service where you can sit down with a rep to find out what you\u2019d be approved for in terms of total amount, term, and interest. Expect to put ten percent down at a minimum; unlike new-car loans, very few classic car loans happen with \u201czero down\u201d. At the end of the process, you\u2019ll be well-armed with the pre-approval you need to go car shopping in earnest. Want to get a sense of what you\u2019ll pay? All of the major lenders offer a classic car financing calculator on their websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-component=\"core:image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/americancollectors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-to-finance-your-dream-classic-car.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/americancollectors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-to-finance-your-dream-classic-car.jpg 800w, https:\/\/americancollectors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-to-finance-your-dream-classic-car-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/americancollectors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-to-finance-your-dream-classic-car-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-component=\"core:spacer\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 data-component=\"core:heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-find-the-right-car\">Step 2: Find the Right Car<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For many of us, this is the hardest part of the process. If you\u2019re taking out a loan on your next classic car, however, you will need to be diligent. JJ Best, for example, limits its classic car loan program to street legal cars with title documentation that matches the serial number on the vehicle. So you\u2019ll want to verify that your desired car meets those requirements. (Want a race car, or a project with a lot of stories under its belt? You might be back at the \u201cpersonal loan\u201d stage of things.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also want to make sure that the condition of the car matches what your lender is expecting; this is a conversation that is easy to have with your representative as you consider individual vehicles. Check out our classic car <a href=\"https:\/\/americancollectors.com\/news\/pre-purchase-inspections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pre-purchase inspection checklist<\/a>. Obviously, those expectations vary widely with the desired loan amount, category of vehicle, and age of the car in question.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need to source your next classic car from a dealer, by the way: JJ Best tells us that about forty percent of their loan customers are purchasing their classic cars from private owners. In that situation, however, <em>all<\/em> the responsibility for documentation is going to fall squarely on your shoulders. Take the necessary time to ensure that you can get the paperwork you need, and that it precisely matches the car in question. If you are planning on making your classic car purchase at an auction, discuss that with your loan representative ahead of time \u2013 and, as with a private purchase, you\u2019ll need to be extra attentive <em>before <\/em>you raise your paddle on the car of your choice. Don\u2019t get stuck as the winning bidder for a car that doesn\u2019t meet your lender\u2019s standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-component=\"core:image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/americancollectors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Inspect-classic-car-before-financing.jpg\" alt=\"Inspect classic car before financing\" class=\"wp-image-30020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/americancollectors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Inspect-classic-car-before-financing.jpg 800w, https:\/\/americancollectors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Inspect-classic-car-before-financing-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/americancollectors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Inspect-classic-car-before-financing-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-component=\"core:spacer\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 data-component=\"core:heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: \u201cTrust, But Verify\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s the number one step classic car buyers can take to make their experience better? JJ Best had a surprising answer: \u201cGo see the car! Get a plane ticket or hire someone that you can trust to act in <em>your <\/em>best interests. Classic cars aren\u2019t like new cars in a showroom. You will never regret looking at the car in person.\u201d A significant percentage of unsatisfactory transactions happen over the phone, via the internet, or with the help of a third party whose loyalties are unclear. It never hurts to \u201cgo to the location and see the real thing\u201d \u2013 a principle that is a central part of the famed Toyota Production System, where it translates as \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.techtarget.com\/whatis\/definition\/Genchi-Genbutsu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Genchi Genbutsu<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a good time to make sure that the vehicle is in the condition that you expect, and that all the serialized parts match. This is a critical part of classic car financing, but it\u2019s also just a good idea in general. Unless you\u2019re <em>expecting <\/em>a car with a serial number disagreement \u2013 Shelby GT350H that lost its original engine to an enterprising weekend racer, maybe? \u2013 it never hurts to take the extra time to verify that the car matches its paperwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally, if your seller appears unusually nervous about documentation issues, or if there is some reason the car isn\u2019t available to be verified, that should figure heavily into your purchase decision. A lot of buyers make expensive mistakes simply because they don\u2019t want to be offensive or unpleasant during the process \u2013 but a legitimate seller welcomes any reasonable question, so evaluate yours accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you know that you have found the right car, that it\u2019s within your approval range, and that it will meet your lender\u2019s standards for documentation, it\u2019s time for the fun part!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-component=\"core:image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/americancollectors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Finalize-Classic-Car-Loan.jpg\" alt=\"Finalize classic car loan\" class=\"wp-image-30022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/americancollectors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Finalize-Classic-Car-Loan.jpg 800w, https:\/\/americancollectors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Finalize-Classic-Car-Loan-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/americancollectors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Finalize-Classic-Car-Loan-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-component=\"core:spacer\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 data-component=\"core:heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Arrange the Transaction and Enjoy Your Car!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your sole car shopping experiences have been with a new car dealer, the process of buying a classic car with a financing provider will strike you as complex \u2013 but it\u2019s for your own good. The simplest transaction will be purchasing a car from a dealer with the assistance of your loan rep; that won\u2019t be all that different from a new car transaction and you may be able to drive the car home the day of your purchase decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slightly more complicated: purchasing a classic car with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kbb.com\/car-advice\/car-title-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">clean title in hand<\/a>. This is where a good loan rep can be very useful; they will work with your seller to determine what makes them most comfortable. In many cases, they can also assist with the transfer of the title. (Some states will require that you initially title the car without a lienholder, then surrender that title to your loan provider for processing.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Should your classic car of choice have an outstanding loan, there may be a bit of a process involved. The existing loan must be paid off, then the title has to be signed over to you, then the lien has to be added for <em>your <\/em>loan. Your loan representative may be able to arrange some, or even <em>all, <\/em>of this for you, but you should go over the order of operations <em>before <\/em>you agree to purchase the car, just to make sure you understand where the liability lies in each step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t be frightened by the complexity of a private transaction with an existing lien; it\u2019s nothing that thousands of people don\u2019t successfully accomplish every week. You\u2019ll just want to be extra careful and well-informed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is also a good time to call your insurance provider and add the car to your policy; this should be done well in advance of taking delivery. It won\u2019t take long, because you already got your quote from your provider <em>before <\/em>you agreed to buy the car, right? Of course, you did! Be aware that your lender may have certain minimum requirements for insurance coverage to protect both their interests and yours; your loan representative will be up-front about this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-component=\"core:image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/americancollectors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Keys-to-classic-car.jpg\" alt=\"Keys to classic car loans\" class=\"wp-image-30011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/americancollectors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Keys-to-classic-car.jpg 800w, https:\/\/americancollectors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Keys-to-classic-car-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/americancollectors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Keys-to-classic-car-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-component=\"core:spacer\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 data-component=\"core:heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-that-s-all-folks\">That\u2019s all, folks!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you follow the steps above, and if you meet the requirements, you should be in the classic car of your dreams almost as quickly as you could go to a dealership and buy the <em>new <\/em>car of your choice. It\u2019s never too soon to get exactly what you want \u2013 and classic car financing might be the right way to make it happen!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Classic Car Financing: How to Secure a Loan to Finance a Classic Car Good news: in many cases you no&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":30008,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_tec_requires_first_save":true,"content-type":"","_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"_tribe_blocks_recurrence_rules":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_description":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_exclusions":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[548,230,232],"tags":[],"resource-type":[],"topics":[],"class_list":["post-29992","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-best-practices","category-guides","category-featured"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Finance a Classic Car in 4 Easy Steps | American Collectors Insurance<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Classic car financing is easier than you may think. 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