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Terry Jackson   Expert: Terry Jackson
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Approval needed to sell car for less
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Joblessness makes new loan unlikely
 

Dear Terry,
I drive a 2003 Dodge Durango. I owe about $14,500 on the vehicle. My loan is at 10.25 percent. Unfortunately, I am behind two months on payments of $400 each due to joblessness.

I thought about selling the sport utility vehicle for $7,000 and paying that amount on the bank loan. I will be stuck with another $7,000 to $7,500 to pay it off. I would look for another cheap, affordable car. I need your feedback so I can see what I can do.
-- Teri

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Dear Teri,
You can't sell the vehicle for less than you owe without an agreement from the lender, which you're not likely to get. Since you're out of work, getting a loan to cover the negative equity on the Durango seems unlikely. Contact the lender to see if it will work with you before it comes time for repossession.


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