What Does Car Mortgage Loan Mean?
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Car mortgage loan refers to a loan obtained from financial institutions or auto consumer loan companies by using the borrower's or a third party's car or self-purchased vehicle as collateral. The primary purpose of using a car as collateral for a loan is to facilitate quick capital turnover. Functions of car mortgage loans: Quickly obtain cash flow without selling the car, preventing the need to spend more time and money repurchasing a vehicle when funds become available. No local household registration is required; as long as the car is owned by the applicant, it can be used for mortgage loans. No long waiting periods; as long as the vehicle is legitimate and legal, loans can be processed without any upfront deposits. The vehicle must be legal and qualified, eliminating cloned license plates or assembled cars. Criminal investigation vehicle inspections or handling by public security authorities may be required when necessary. Flexibility: the car can be retrieved immediately upon repayment when funds are recovered, with no penalty fees. Required conditions and materials: Stable employment, with the applicant owning the mortgaged vehicle. Long-term residence and stable employment in the business operation city, along with proof of occupation and economic income. Vehicle registration certificate, driving license, additional purchase tax certificate, car purchase invoice, etc.
A car mortgage is essentially using your vehicle as collateral to borrow money. I did this two years ago when I was short on funds for home renovation—I mortgaged my 2-year-old SUV to a finance company. They evaluated it on the spot and gave me 70% of its value, with the money arriving the same day. The key point is you can still drive the car, but the vehicle title (green book) is held as collateral. However, be aware that the interest rates are higher than regular loans. For example, I borrowed 100,000 yuan and had to repay over 4,000 yuan monthly, clearing the debt in two years. If you fail to repay, things get serious—they have the right to repossess and auction your car. I heard about a guy in the neighboring community who defaulted for three months, and his BMW was towed away immediately.