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Auto Secured Loan: Which cars are acceptable to use as collateral?

Most passenger car makes and models can be used as collateral for a personal loan. To qualify, your car must be:

  • Less than 20 years old
  • A personal car (no business or commercial vehicles)
  • Insured
  • Registered in the name(s) matching your application, with all fees and taxes paid, in the state which you currently reside
  • Have a "clean" title (no salvage titles)
  • Free of any liens or lease obligations

Vehicles that do not qualify include motorcycles, ATVs, RVs, and commercial vehicles, such as the following:

  • International
  • Western Star
  • Peterbilt
  • Volvo Commercial
  • Mack
  • Sterling Truck
  • Kenworth
  • Freightliner