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The step-by-step guide on how to get rid of a financed car legally, even if it is not paid off.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, USA, December 15, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Most of the new cars today are sold through loans. It is a common way to get behind the wheel of a dream car without having the necessary amount on hand. However, the lender acts as the part-owner of the vehicle and may hold the title. And what if a few years after buying, the car owner faces the need to sell the vehicle before paying it off in full? In fact, there are several options.

Selling a Car to a Dealership

This option is the simplest and will require minimum effort. Most car dealerships in the US are ready to buy a financed car or trade it in. When addressing a trusted used car dealer in Indianapolis, the car owner can be sure that the selling procedure, together with diagnostic and assessment, does not take much time, as the practice of selling such cars has already been worked out.

After the experts determine the final cost, the options may vary depending on the amount left to pay to the lender.
If the debt sum is less than the vehicle cost, it is positive equity. The trade will cover the debt, and the owner will get the difference, if any. It is possible to trade in the car the usual way, or take the money and go away.
If the debt sum is more than the vehicle cost, it is negative equity. In this case, the car owner may pay the difference, if it is small. Otherwise, there is an opportunity to add the difference to a new loan for the next car purchase. The dealer will craft the most beneficial payment plan to roll over what is left to pay.

Selling a Financed Car to a Private Party

A financed car can be sold to a private party using a standard sale and purchase agreement. The main issue here is to find a buyer who will agree to such a deal. The risks associated with buying a financed car are much higher.
To avoid mistrust of the buyer, the car owner may involve the bank as the transaction guarantor. For this, the bank, the buyer, and the seller sign a tripartite agreement. However, not all banks provide this service, and it is paid - 1-3% of the amount at the seller's expense.
Such a scheme will allow closing the loan and get the difference if any. The buyer will become the legal owner of the car.
Overpaid interest for early repayment of debt depends on the loan agreement terms.

Loan Re-registration

Another way to sell a car that is not paid off is to transfer the loan to the next owner. However, the lenders are rarely willing to re-registering a loan, as it is always unnecessary trouble.
Finding a buyer will also be challenging. But if this happened, the buyer will need to collect the necessary papers for the bank. The procedure is quite lengthy, and no one will give a guarantee of the transaction completion. The bank will consider a potential debt holder for a long time, and in the end, it may refuse.

Sale of the Vehicle through the Lender

This option is possible, but financial institutions will demand an explanation from the seller. If the arguments are considered convincing, then the bank will take the car for implementation. The reasons may be as follows:

- the borrower has lost the job and cannot be held liable for obligations;
- the borrower is sick or disabled;
- due to natural disasters;
- force majeure circumstances prescribed in the contract.

However, this option is disadvantageous for the seller, as banks sell the property at a price that will cover the debt, the real cost of the car (if it is higher) is not of interest to the lender.

Summing Up

If the need to sell a financed car arises, the first thing to do is contact the lender and find out the payoff amount and the possible options. The most profitable and hassle-free solution is a trade-in deal. The finance experts at the dealership are always ready to offer plenty of options and provide the best payment plan.

But if the next car purchase is not a question, some dealers are willing to buy a car, for example, Indy Auto Man in Indianapolis. They offer convenient car value estimation online and are ready to pick up the vehicle anywhere in Indiana from the seller’s doorstep.

Victor Figlin
Indy Auto Man
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