A few years ago, getting a boat loan was quite easy, but is a difficult to qualify for a boat loan now. It’s not impossible, however. Here are a few tips to improve your chance to qualify.
2. Know what’s on your credit report. If you find any accounts that you did not open or any amounts that you did not charge, you will need to submit a form to all three credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian, and Transunion) to dispute the account or charges, as need be. Each reporting agency may give a different result and may find different accounts. A bank will run all three and so should you.
2. Improve your FICO score. Your FICO score measures you financial stability. You can improve your score by not using all of your credit space, and especially by having zero balance credit cards, paying your bills on time, and reducing the amount of debt you carry.
3. Put at least 30% down. By putting down a larger down payment, you show a bank that you have a financial commitment to the purchase and also have “skin in the game.” If you are able to put more than 20% down, you might even be able to negotiate better rates.
4. Banks take more than just credit score and income into the criteria they use to assess risk. Previous boat loan experience is a positive, or at least comparable borrowing experience. They will also look into your employment history, previous payment history, and cash reserves.
5. Get ready to prove your financial position. Because a yacht loan lender might end up owning your boat (if you default), they will want to know that you have the income to not only pay back the loan, but also take care of the boat, including maintenance and insurance. You will need to provide proof of YTD earnings, two years of tax returns, and a listing of all investments (including retirement accounts).
6. Know the debt to income rations that banks use to qualify loans. Banks do not usually loan to anyone who’s debt and expenses exceed 40% of their income.
7. Choose the right representative. A yacht loan broker is an independent advocate that can connect you with every bank that provides boat loans (not all do), the criteria you should use when choosing your broker should be if they have a long standing, strong relationship with the banks.
Now is a great time to buy a boat. There are great opportunities to purchase boats at that represent an great value, or may have been previously unaffordable. Take the time to prepare in advance, get “pre-qualified” for a boat loan so you know that boat financing will not affect your negotiations or timetable to purchase.
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