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Settling car finance early - then applying for new finance?

Hi all,

My insurance will be settling in full for a car that was written off. The car was new and was financed in July/August.

My question is whether i am likely to be accepted for a new finance deal because of how recently the last one was - even though the balance would be settled in full?

Any advice would be great!

Thanks

Mitch :)

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  • cooltt
    cooltt Posts: 852 Forumite
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    m1tchjc wrote: »
    Hi all,

    My insurance will be settling in full for a car that was written off. The car was new and was financed in July/August.

    My question is whether i am likely to be accepted for a new finance deal because of how recently the last one was - even though the balance would be settled in full?

    Any advice would be great!

    Thanks

    Mitch :)

    The new lender won't see who paid off your existing agreement, it will simply be shown as settled on your credit file. It will take up to 6 weeks to show on file from date of settled.
  • yoshiyella
    yoshiyella Posts: 610 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts
    Would you be using the same finance company? If so, they should be able to deal with it straight away.
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