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Can I get a Loan
with Bad Credit?

Can I Get a Loan with Bad Credit?

Many individuals, families, and businesses have been negatively impacted by bad credit. Because of the unstable economy, thousands of people have had to miss or submit late payments, leading to a bad credit report and score. This has impacted a very large number of people, and because of the amount of time needed to improve a score, many of those people are asking about how to get a loan with bad credit. We’re here to help you learn how you can escape your credit score now with these frequently asked questions.

Is getting a loan with bad credit an option?

For many, many people, getting a loan for a car, house, or major expense is not an option when they have poor credit. Loans often take into account your credit score, which can be damaged after every late payment, and a wide array of arbitrary-seeming factors. That’s why many people have turned to TitleMax to help them. It can be very frustrating for people to be denied a loan, especially when they know that they can make a payment based on their personal budgets.

How long can a bad decision or late payment impact my credit score?

As a general rule, late payments can continue to make an impact after as much as seven years. That means a missed payment can have a resounding impact on your score for most of a decade. A bankruptcy can be relevant for an entire decade, and unpaid taxes can lead to 15 years of bad credit! Personal Title loans allow people who’ve only made a handful of small, bad mistakes the opportunity to get a loan with bad credit.

Is it possible for the information in my credit report to be wrong?

Yes! Everyone makes mistakes, even banks and federal agencies. The problem is that dealing with negative or incorrect information in your credit report can be a very frustrating and often time-consuming process, requiring a great deal of mail, copying, and negotiating with the three major credit-reporting agencies. Also, unless you constantly maintain and watch your credit, it’s possible that something negative could happen while you’re not aware. If you’re ever in an identity theft situation, this can also have a horrible impact on your credit score, and at times, the victims must be responsible for taking care of these problem themselves.

How do I fix my credit score?

For most people, the only way to fix a credit score is to wait. Doing it fast is often not an option. Illegally committing fraud to get a better score fast can have a resoundingly bad impact, so beware of those sorts of scams. Continue to pay bills on time, pay off any outstanding debt, never max out your credit cards, and continue to be patient. This can take several years. It’s sort of like gaining and losing weight; it’s easy to negatively impact it and very slow to improve it. The only exception is for people who’ve suffered from identity theft (for which other measures can be taken). Continue to watch and examine your credit report, and be sure to understand what everything means.

What do I do in the meantime?

While continuing to pay off debt and pay all bills on time, many people suffer while trying to improve bad credit. Title Loans and Pawns give you the option to get the cash you need quickly, without having to wait several months or years for your credit to improve. When you already know you can pay off a loan and just need a big payment and some time to recover, the best solution might be to consider personal title loans. Bad credit can be improved while you maintain payments, and you don’t have to wait for banks to approve your loan.

Tips on how to get a loan with bad credit

When choosing where and when to get a personal loan, it’s important to find a company that’s safe and reputable. So-called “payday” loans can be a bad thing to get started with, often leading to too-large payments. With TitleMax®, you could have better options. The basic idea is that you use a car title (without liens) as collateral, leading your payments to be far more manageable. This title loan calculator can help tell you how much loan you can get. TitleMax® is one of the nation’s largest auto title lending companies, with car pawn, motorcycle title options. We have fast online applications and excellent customer service. Learn about how it works or read our frequently asked questions to find out more.

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¹ Title-Secured Loans, Secured LOCs and Title Pawns: Maximum pledge amount in Mississippi is $2,500. Maximum loan amount in Tennessee is $6,500, assuming customer qualifies for and accepts both the pledge max of $2,500 and Secured LOC max of $4,000. Refinancing is not available in Nevada, or for Mississippi or Tennessee Pledge products. Minimum loan amount for title-secured loans in South Carolina is $601.

Must be at least 18 years of age (19 in Alabama). Account approval requires satisfaction of all eligibility requirements, including a credit inquiry, a motor vehicle appraisal and a review of title condition. Must present valid government issued ID. Certain other eligibility requirements and terms & conditions apply. Loan/LOC/Pawn amounts vary by states and product. LOC customers are subject to a periodic collateral review to maintain credit limit. Proof of income documentation and ability to repay analysis is required in Missouri, Nevada, some Texas locations, and Utah.

² Personal Unsecured Loans/LOCs: Unsecured loan amounts and products not available in all stores/states. First time maximum for new personal loan customers varies by state; first time max is $600 in MS; $800 in SC; $1000 in other markets. Higher amounts may be available for return borrowers. In-Store: In-person application not available in the state of Idaho at this time. Account approval requires satisfaction of all eligibility requirements, including a credit inquiry. Bring in active bank account details (dated within the last 60 days), and a valid government-issued ID to apply. If your bank account statement does not show recurring income deposits, you will need to also bring in proof of income, like a paystub, from within the last 60 days. In NV, proof of gross income is required in addition to a bank statement. In AZ, a valid AZ motor vehicle registration in your name is also required. Min $601 in SC. For new personal/unsecured loan customers without SSN or ITIN, max loan amount is $601 in SC, $350 in other states. Online: If you do not have an SSN or ITIN, please visit us in store to apply. Additional items required for eligibility, including: a valid and active email address and telephone number, and a valid SSN. You must also reside in a state in which we do business (currently AZ, DE, ID, KS, MO, MS, SC, TN, TX, UT or WI). Min $610 in SC. Certain other terms and conditions may apply.

– Funds distributed via ACH to the borrower’s debit card, Dash Prepaid Card or MoneyGram (when/where available). The Prepaid Technologies Mastercard Prepaid Card is issued by Pathward, N.A., Member FDIC pursuant to a license by Mastercard International Incorporated. The card may be used everywhere Debit Mastercard is accepted.

– California, Illinois and Virginia Residents: TitleMax® no longer originates new loans in CA, IL or VA, but continues to service existing loans.

– Please see our California Resident Notice at Collection and Privacy Policy: Submit a Verified Consumer Request to understand what information we collect, disclose, or sell, to request that we delete your information, and/or opt out of selling by clicking .

– In Georgia, TitleMax offers Title Pawns.

– In Idaho, TitleMax only offers an online personal line of credit. In-person loans/applications are not available at this time.

– New Mexico Consumers: please see important New Mexico Consumer Information and Disclosures.

– South Carolina Residents: Please see South Carolina Consumer Information and Disclosures.

– In Nevada, title loans and high interest loans should be used for short-term financial needs only and not as a long-term financial solution. Customers with credit difficulties should seek credit counseling before entering into any title loan or high interest loan transaction. Ability to repay analysis with income documentation required. Proof of gross monthly income required for a personal loan. As of February 2022, a Nevada state-wide database check is required as a condition to getting a title loan or high interest loan in Nevada. Only one loan (either title-secured or personal) allowed per customer, inclusive of other lenders.

– In Tennessee, TitleMax offers title pledges, and secured and unsecured Lines of Credit (“LOC”). Only one LOC account allowed per customer, inclusive of other lenders. LOC customers are subject to a periodic income (and collateral, if applicable) review/validation.

– TitleMax of Texas, Inc. and TitleMax Online of Texas, Inc., d/b/a TitleMax acts as Credit Services Organizations to assist customers in obtaining a loan through an unaffiliated third-party lender. Please see store associate for details. Please see Texas Schedule of All Fees. TitleMax does not offer pawn loans or pawn transactions in Texas. Certain TX products require proof of insurance. Loan minimums/maximums may vary by store, product or based on results of an ability to repay analysis.

– TitleMax®, TitleBucks®, and InstaLoan®, are not considered competitors. Please see a store associate for details.