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Lousy credit spoils chance to fix loan


 

Dear Terry,
What is the best way to get out from under a upside-down car loan? I also have crappy credit. Can you help?
-- Tom

Dear Tom,
Sorry, there's no help I can offer you if your credit is poor. Just hang in there with the loan until you have equity in the vehicle.



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