How Buy Here, Pay Here Dealer Financing Works
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Having trouble securing an auto loan to buy a car? "Buy here, pay here" dealerships offer in-house financing, typically to borrowers with bad credit. While this route is worth considering if your credit isn't in great shape, there are some pitfalls to consider.

What Is a Buy Here, Pay Here Dealership?
When you sign a contract to buy a car with a traditional car dealership, it passes the contract on to an auto lender, which provides a loan for the purchase. With a buy here, pay here (BHPH) dealership, however, the dealer sells and finances the cars on its lot.
BHPH dealerships specialize in working with people who have bad credit or no credit history at all. As a result, they can provide an opportunity that some borrowers will have a hard time finding anywhere else.
Before you consider a BHPH dealer, though, it's important to consider both the benefits and drawbacks of doing so.

Pros
  • Credit-challenged borrowers can get approved: If your credit is in bad shape or you haven't had the chance to build a credit history, you may think financing a car through a dealership is out of the question. With a BHPH dealership, however, approval standards are lower than what you'll find with traditional lenders.
  • The process is simple: When you buy a car from a BHPH dealer, you're done with the entire buying and financing process when you drive off the lot. With traditional dealerships, it can still take a while to complete the loan process, especially if you have bad credit.

Original Source: Experian.com (Ben Luthi - January 14, 2019)