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Automobile Notes When individuals
purchase a new or used automobile, the financing for which
they qualify depends on their credit rating. Individuals who
fall into the A credit tier (meaning they have good credit)
can obtain financing through banks, credit unions, or the
autmobile manufacturer's financing division at the most
favorable interest rates. The resulting 'prime' loans are
either held by the lender through maturity or securitized on
Wall Street.
Individuals who fall into the B through D credit tiers
typically do not qualify for prime loans. These 'sub-prime'
customers must obtain financing through automobile dealers,
private investors, or specialized finance companies.
The resulting note from this type of auto purchase is
called an automobile note. It is secured by the title of the
vehicle. A portfolio of many automobile notes is called
automobile paper or car paper.
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