Surf City Nissan

We Know Bad Things Happen to Good People

At Surf City Nissan, we understand that people run into problems that affect their credit.  Many times it's no fault of their own.  Whether it's a lost job, divorce, or an unforeseen circumstance, we understand and are willing to help.  Our finance department is in great standing with many banks to help those that want a quality vehicle with an affordable payment but have credit problems.

Accordingly, we treat every one of our customers with respect regardless of your credit history.  Simply use our credit application to get started.

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Surf City Nissan
17331 Beach Blvd
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
800-615-9640


Credit Issues We Can Deal With:

BANKRUPTCY
We understand that bankruptcy happens to the best of us.  We are prepared to help you re-build and get you off to a new start with a great car loan or lease.

CHARGE OFFS
Whether or not you settle out your unpaid debts, we are willing to work with you to get you into a new or used Nissan.

SLOW PAYS
Sometimes people are late with credit payments and we can help.  Our finance team can deal with most credit problems, even slow pays.

REPOSSESSIONS
A repossessed vehicle doesn't necessarily disqualify you from another car loan.  We have programs for people with prior repos.  Just give us a call or fill out our on-line credit app.

FORECLOSURES
Tough economic times sometimes force people to lt their homes go.  We understand that many Nissan buyers in our local area have lost their homes as values hove dropped.  You can count on us to help you re-build your credit with a car loan at Surf City Nissan.

Improve Your Credit Score

Some Suggestions

A credit score reflects credit payment patterns over time, with more emphasis on recent information. Ways to improve a credit score generally include the following:

    * Pay your bills on time. Delinquent payments and collections can have a major negative impact on a credit score.
    * Keep balances low on credit cards and other "revolving credit." High outstanding debt can affect a credit score.
    * Apply for and open new credit accounts only as needed. Don't open accounts just to have a better credit mix. It probably won't improve your credit score.
    * Pay off debt rather than moving it around. Also, don't close unused cards as a short-term strategy to improve your credit score. Owing the same amount but having fewer open accounts may lower your credit score.

Items that Improve Credit Scores

Paying your bills on time is the single most important contributor to a good credit score. Even if the debt you owe is a small amount, it is crucial that you make payments on time. In addition, you should minimize outstanding debt, avoid overextending yourself and refrain from applying for credit needlessly.

Applications for credit show up as inquiries on your credit report, indicating to lenders that you may be taking on new debt. It may be to your advantage to use the credit you already have to prove your ongoing ability to manage credit responsibly.

If you do have negative information on your credit report, such as late payments, a public record item (e.g., bankruptcy) or too many inquiries, you may want to pay your bills and wait. Time is your ally in improving your credit scores. There is no quick fix for bad credit scores.

One common question that many consumers have regarding their credit score involves understanding how very specific actions will affect it. For example, someone might ask if closing two of his or her revolving accounts would improve his or her credit score. While this question may appear to be easy to answer, there are many factors to consider. Credit scores are based entirely on the information found on an individual's credit scores. Any change to the credit report could affect the individual's credit score. Simply closing two accounts not only lowers the number of open revolving accounts (which generally will improve credit scores), but it also decreases the total amount of available credit. That results in a higher utilization rate, also called the balance-to-limit ratio (which generally lowers scores).

As you can see, one seemingly simple change actually affects many items on the credit report. Therefore, it is impossible to provide a completely accurate assessment of how one specific action will affect a person's credit score. This is why the credit risk factors provided with your score are important. They identify what elements from your credit history are having the greatest impact so that you can take appropriate action.

How Long Does It Take to Rebuild a Credit Score?

Actually, you don't rebuild the credit score. You rebuild your credit history, which then is reflected by your credit score. The length of time to rebuild your credit history after a negative change depends on the reasons behind the change. Most negative changes in credit scores are due to the addition of a negative element to your credit report, such as a delinquency or collection account. These new elements will continue to affect your credit scores until they reach a certain age. Delinquencies remain on your credit report for seven years. Most public record items remain on your credit report for seven years, although some bankruptcies may remain for 10 years and unpaid tax liens remain for 15 years. Inquiries remain on your report for two years.