What can we
help you with?

Our customers use Car Loan Finder because banks are set up to only help people with good credit, and most dealerships will not have access to the specific financing programs that they need. The major advantage to using our services is that we have ensured that the finance partners that we work with have departments that specialize in helping people with bad credit. This is how we have been able to play an instrumental role in helping thousands of Canadians find affordable cars, trucks, and SUVs.

We only ask for the information that we need to help you find an approval. By knowing your location and a bit about your financial circumstance we are able to determine which partner will have the highest chance of finding you an approval.

It is important to confirm this with your finance provider, but usually when you purchase a vehicle your payments are reported to the credit bureau. If all payments are made promptly and on time, a vehicle purchase can hold the potential to help repair your credit.

Our HQ is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, but we work with over 300 dealership locations from coast to coast. We provide our services to every province and territory in Canada, and it is more than likely that we have partners located near you.

We are always happy to work with trade ins, even if you still owe money on your vehicle. Also, there are many instances where we are able to use your trade in as a down payment to help lower your monthly payments.

Not quite. We connect our customers with programs that specialize in helping people who are facing bad or no credit situations. This way our customers are able purchase the vehicle they need, but it would be our partner handling all aspects of the financing.

There are a few ways in which we can. First, we work to locate a partner in your area that will be able to determine your approval options. This way, you don't have to go searching for someone who might not be able to get you approved.
Next, our partner will get in touch with you to let you know what your choices are available to you. You will then be able to make an informed decision upon whether you would like to move forward with the purchase of your vehicle. Finally, if you choose to purchase a vehicle, you are able to drive your new car off the lot!

The amount that you will get pre-approved for depends on several factors. Once you apply, the specialist dedicated to your account will get in contact with you to work towards matching you with the right vehicle that fits within your monthly budget.

Filling out an application will take approximately two minutes. After that, you will hear back from one of our dealership partners within 24 hours. In an instance where we have received your application during an extremely busy time, it may take up to 48 hours for you to hear back .

We understand that you want to know what you're signing up for. Our terms and conditions are easily accessible right here. The terms of each person's approval will depend on the information from their entire application. To learn more about how the information on your application will be shared, please refer to our privacy policy here.

Our minimum requirements are that you are the age of majority in the province that you reside in, and that you are a permanent resident in Canada. Other than that, we are happy to accept applications from people in all types of financial circumstances.

Yes, a credit check will be a necessary part of the approval process.

No. When our dealership partner initially gets in contact with you, the intent is to inform you of what your options are. From there, you are able to make an informed decision upon whether you would like to make a vehicle purchase.

We definitely do. While your chances of finding an approval might be a little more limited, we are always happy to work to provide you with more options.

A down payment will not always be required, though it is often a great way of lowering your payments and helping to pay off your vehicle faster.

We are usually able to help our customers without a cosigner. However, whether or not someone will need a cosigner will depend on the information from their entire application. Applying is free and holds no obligation to make a purchase, so it does not hurt to find out what your options would be.

Yes, we have definitely helped people in this circumstance. When you apply with us, we are able to match you with a partner that has specific programs dedicated towards assisting anyone going through bankruptcy. The process of acquiring a vehicle may take a little extra time because our partner would require some information from your trustee, but we are usually able to provide our customers with great options.

Our network includes hundreds of dealers from across the country, so we are unable to direct you to a single inventory since we have access to so many! Our service is designed to connect you with the dealer that can best meet your needs based on your location, budget, and the type of vehicle you are looking for. Once you have completed our application and we have connected you with the best dealership in your area, you will be able to view their inventory and pick a vehicle that works for you. We can however show you a sample inventory of the types of vehicles our dealer partners often carry here.

All types! Trucks, cars, SUVs, you name it. Visit our inventory page to view a sample of the type of vehicles our dealer partners often carry.

The vehicles we advertise are displayed for example purposes, although the images that we show are usually instances of cars, trucks, and SUVs that we have either helped our customers receive, or are located within one of our partner's inventories.

We don't maintain average rates because we don't provide the financing ourselves. Typically, the interest rate will be determined by a number of factors, including the amount financed, the term, and the exact approval that each person qualifies for. The length of the term often boils down to whether you would like to have a longer length of time, or a shorter one so that you can pay your loan off sooner

Yes, we have definitely helped people in this circumstance. When you apply with us, we are able to match you with a partner that has specific programs dedicated towards assisting anyone going through bankruptcy. The process of acquiring a vehicle may take a little extra time because our partner would require some information from your trustee, but we are usually able to provide our customers with great options.