Are there loans available a person can get approval on ahead of time for a loan so that when they go car shopping, they already have the financing arranged for whatever car they choose? The last time a friend of mine shopped around for a car, it resulted in three inquiries on his report, one for each dealer he was trying to make a deal with. He has an Equifax score of 730 with a 5-year old BK.
I had a preapproval with Capital One before I bought my car...and my hubby gets them monthly! It was easier!
I got a preapproval with Roadloans.Com, and contrary to what I had read I got the lowest interest rate with them. They were very easy to work with. I applied online on a Sunday and drove my new car home on Thursday.