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CLOSING THE DEAL

Once you have satisfied all the owners questions, and have subdued all fears, you need to get a
commitment. If the owner will not commit and wants to think about it, find out when the due date is for
the next payment. The closer he gets to the next payment, the more flexible he will become. If the owner
remains undecided, you may try offering him concessions. You could offer to make a whole payment or
two payments in advance. He may request some kind of security deposit, which would be held for
damages. At this point, be creative and willing to empathize with the owners concerns.
STEP 5: PAPERWORK & INSURANCE

LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY This form needs to be signed by Assignor and notarized by a
Notary Public. It gives the Assignee the authorization to sign on behalf of Assignor in matters concerning
the vehicle. (To be attached to registration)

SUGGESTED ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT The provisions recommended in this agreement are
meant to protect both parties. If individual concerns are not covered, they can be added while others can
be deleted. This agreement is only meant to be a guideline for constructing your own finalized contract.

CREDIT INFORMATION SHEET The Assignor will need some information on the Assignee just for
his protection. If the Assignee does not make payments, the Assignor will be able to give this information
over to a repossession firm on the Assignee just for his protection.

INSURANCE Insurance regulations differ widely from state to state. The simplest and most widely
accepted structure for this arrangement is as follows:

List the owner as primary insured and assignee as additional insured. The loss payee will always be the
lien holder. The policy address can be that of the assignor or assignee.

Insurance can remain on the existing owners policy by just adding the assignee as an additional insured.
The owner may prefer to set up a new policy so that the assignees driving record will not affect the rates
that he pays for his other vehicles.

Recommended liability limits of 100,000/300,000/50,000: 100,00 maximum limit of liability per person,
per accident; 300,000 maximum limit of liability for all persons per accident; 50,000 maximum liability
limit for property damage, per accident. These higher liability limits normally will account for a minor
increase in rates.

If the assignor has a poor driving record, that would make your insurance premiums prohibitive; however,
you do have some options. Some insurance companies will allow you to list the Assignee as Primary
Insured and the Assignor as NonDriving additional insured. They will treat the policy just like a normal
lease. In the place of the leasing company, they will insert the name of the Assignor. The Loss Payee remains the bank or lien holder. Let the insurance company know that you have the Power of Attorney for
this vehicle.

If this is the direction that is most economical for you, then you may want to find a creative,
knowledgeable agent (this is not always easy). Many agents may reject your policy without fully
understanding the relationship or legality of it. We recommend talking directly to the underwriters if the
agent does not seem knowledgeable. If you do set up your policy in this manner, then you may want to
contact the Department of Motor Vehicles in order to see if a lease tag can be issued in your name without
changing the title.

REGISTRATION PROCESS

Each state has different systems. We have found that the following is the most common.

Register Vehicle in Assignors name in care of Assignees name and address. Keep Limited Power of
Attorney with registration. In most states, limited power of attorney along with the assignment contract, is
sufficient to register a vehicle. Registration and license plates are to remain in Assignors name, (normally
leave the same license plate on the vehicle).

TAXES
DEFINITIONS

ASSIGNOR Person who has vehicle for sale or who wants to be relieved of monthly payments and
insurance.

ASSIGNEE Person who wishes to assume assignors responsibilities of payments and insurance.

ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT Agreement between assignor and assignee.

UPSIDE DOWN VEHICLE A vehicle in which the payoff is greater than the book or loan value of the
vehicle. (Also referred to as negative equity.)

LIEN HOLDER The lending institution that financed the vehicle for the assignor.

PURCHASE AGREEMENT Purchase contract between lien holder and assignor signed at the time the
vehicle is purchased.

LESSOR A person leasing an item to another person.

LESSEE A person leasing an item from another person.

ODOMETER Mileage indicator stating exact mileage on a vehicle.

ODOMETER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT A form required by Federal and State law indicating the
actual mileage of a vehicle upon transfer of ownership.

NEW COMPANIES A company that finds a vehicle owner, who must relinquish his vehicle because it is
close to repossession, and then finds a third party to assume the vehicle owners responsibilities of
payments, insurance and maintenance.

NADA BOOK (National Automobile Dealers Association) A monthly publication found in most libraries
that lists average retail selling prices and bank loan values of late model vehicles.

SUGGESTED “ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT”

This agreement is made and entered into the date indicated below by and between (assignee) and
(assignor). Whereas the assignor holds legal title or interest to the vehicle described below and has same
financed with (lender) having agreed to pay lender (monthly) for another months (note payments) with a
residual amount of (if a lease). Whereas, the assignor is desirous of assigning or selling the vehicle and
assignee is desirous of accepting assignment and/or buying the vehicle.

In consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter made and for other good and valuable consideration
the sufficiency and receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. Assignor agrees to assign the vehicle to assignee/buyer for the term of the assignors note payments due
his lender, and hereby authorizes assignee/buyer to drive same, but only for so long as assignee/buyer is
current in the assignment payments set out below in paragraph two (2). The vehicle cannot be taken out of
the state without written approval from the assignor.

2. Assignee/buyer agrees to pay as assignment payments for such vehicle, the monthly amount of
assignors note payments to Lender, and to pay same by cashiers check or money order made payable to
lender and to mail such payment to assignor at least ten (10) days before the day of each month beginning
on the 199 . Any late payments shall be in default of the agreement.

3. Assignee/buyer agrees to take out and maintain insurance on the vehicle satisfactory to assignors lender
and to name assignor as primary insured, assignee as additional insured and lender as loss payee.
Assignee/buyer further agrees and does hereby indemnify and hold assignor harmless from any damage or
liability arising out of assignee/buyers use of assigned vehicle.

4. Assignee/buyer understands and agrees that should he/she fail to timely pay any of the assignment
payments called for above, or allow the aforesaid insurance to lapse, or should assignors lender declare a
default under its note or loan agreement, or deem such loan repayment or the collateral to be insecure, this
Assignment/Purchase agreement shall terminate at once. Assignee/buyer shall no longer be deemed to be
an authorized driver of the vehicle, and assignee/ buyer agrees to return the vehicle to the assignor or his
agent immediately. Failure to do so shall result in the immediate repossession of the vehicle by assignor,
its agent or the lender or its agent.

5. Assignee/buyer shall have the option to purchase the vehicle upon (a) its full and timely compliance
with this agreement and (b) the payment of all note payments to lender. Thereupon, assignor will deliver
to assignee/buyer the vehicles certificate of title. Default under this assignment by assignee/buyer, or other
authorized termination of this agreement, shall forfeit any option to purchase the vehicle that
assignee/buyer may otherwise have had. Upon full compliance and satisfaction of the lien, assignor will
have 30 days to deliver title to assignee.

6. Normally, legal title to the vehicle shall at all times prior to assignee/buyers proper exercise of his/her
purchase option described above, remain in assignors name and possession if applicable.

7. During the term of this agreement, assignee/buyer agrees to maintain the vehicle in good repair and full
operation condition. Any failure to do so shall be grounds for termination of this assignment/purchase
agreement and assignee/buyer shall be personally liable to owner for the cost and expense of any repair
deferred maintenance, other than for normal use and wear and tear.

8. Upon a 48 hour notice to the assignee/buyer, assignor has the right to inspect the vehicle at a location of
his choice, no more than once a month.

10. This constitutes entire contract. This assignment agreement including any addendums or exhibits
hereto which are by this reference made a part hereof, contains the entire agreement relating to the
assignment of the vehicle and shall bind and insure to the benefit of all respective heirs, personal
representative, successors and assigns of the parties hereto except as herein above expressly limited. Any
oral representation or modifications of this assignment agreement shall be of no force and effect,
excepting modification in signed by the party to be charged. No delay or forbearance of assignor in the
exercise of any remedy or right will constitute a waiver thereof and the failure to exercise or a partial
exercise of a remedy or right shall not preclude a subsequent or the further exercise of the same or any
other right or remedy by assignor. Assignor shall have no liability for any delay in delivery of the vehicle
for any reason beyond the control of assignor.

In witness whereof, the parties have executed this agreement as of the ________________________ day
of __________________ 199_____, at
____________________________________________________________________ .

__________________________ __________________________

Assignee/Buyer Signature Assignor/Seller Signature

___________________________ __________________________

Print Name and Address Print Name and Address

TELEPHONE INFORMATION SHEET (QUESTIONS YOU
SHOULD ASK WHEN CALLING ABOUT A VEHICLE.)

Date:

Owner s Name:

Make of Car:

Year:

Color:

Mileage:

Condition:

5 Speed Transmission:
Automatic Transmission:

Monthly Payments:

Number of Payments Remaining:

Full Pay Off Amount:

Are Payments Current:

Address Where Car Is Located:

Owners Phone Number:

Comments:

SUGGESTION: Make photocopies of the above questions. Then when you call and ask these questions
you will have an easy method of documenting their answers, as well as a convenient record for followup.
ASSIGNEES RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Make payments to assignor, by money order, cash or bank draft made out to lien holder/lender and
forward to assignor 10 days before due date. (NOTE: Put account number on money order or bank draft.
Assignor will promptly forward this to lien holder in order to maintain his credit status.)

2. Provide copy of insurance, naming assignor as primary insured, assignee as additional insured and lien
holder as loss payee.

3. Notify assignor of any change of address.

4. Provide assignor with credit application (included in this information package) and at least eight (8)
personal references.

5. Provide assignor with original assignment agreement.

6. Receive all manuals, warranties and other information pertaining to the vehicle. Keep warranty in the
name of assignor.

7. It will be the assignees responsibility to pay for and keep current the collision and liability insurance,
property tax, inspections, permits, and other taxes or fees pertaining to the vehicle.

8. Maintain the vehicle in excellent working condition as described in the owners manual.
POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS. That the undersigned of the County of State of being the
Registered Owner of the above ,described motor vehicle, does hereby make, constitute and appoint of
County, State of true and lawful attorney in fact to sign in the name, place and stead of the undersigned,
any Certificate of Ownership issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles of the State, covering the motor
vehicle described above in whatever manner necessary to transfer any registration of said motor vehicle.
Granting and giving unto said attorney in fact full authority and power to do and perform any and all other
acts necessary or incident to the execution of the powers herein expressly granted with power to do and
perform acts authorized hereby, as fully to all intents and purposes as the grantor might, or could do if
personally present, with full power of substitution.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF. the undersigned has hereunto

set ________________________ hand___________ this _____________ day of _____________,19___ .

(PLACE NOTARY SEAL HERE)

X _______________________________ Subscribed and sworn to before me

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X _______________________________ this _____________day of _______________19________ .

Witness:

Address:

Notary Public in and for the County of _________________ State of ____________ .

UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE

Article 9 Section 311. Alienability of Debtors Rights: Judicial Process

The debtors rights in collateral may be voluntarily or involuntarily transferred (by way of sale, creation of a security interest,
attachment, levy, garnishment or other Judicial process) notwithstanding a provision in the security agreement prohibiting any
transfer or making the transfer constitute a default.

I hope that you enjoyed reading My How To Buy A Car With Little Or No Credit Report and as always,
Wishing you much success!

The owner will normally want the car out of his name. His credit is riding on your making the payments.
You will need to show him that he is secure and protected in dealing with you. When meeting face to face,
it is extremely important that you present yourself in a professional manner. Treat this meeting as you
would a job interview. This person is essentially giving his approval of you to assume his $12,000.00 to
$17,000.00 investment. Look Sharp.

Once you have seen the car and feel that it is what you want, you are ready to make a proposal. Explain to
the owner that you earn more than enough income to afford this car payment, but you cannot get financing
from a bank because of some credit problems that you had in the past. Tell the owner strengths about
yourself that show your stability and credibility, such as:

Length of residence in your house or area

Length of current employment

Job description or job title

Home ownership if applicable

The reason for your credit problem

If you paid back past creditors

What your income level is with bonuses, future pay raises or possibly a job promotion

Describe what makes you a good risk. Let the owner know that you are building his equity in this vehicle,
until you pay it off. The more payments you make, the less will be owed on it. Give him a copy of the
enclosed credit report, personal references and a copy of your drivers license. Allow him to verify your
employment and that you make your rent or mortgage payments on time. Show them a copy of the
suggested Assignment Agreement.

COMMON QUESTIONS ASKED BY THE OWNER OR ASSIGNOR AND ANSWERS TO
THOSE QUESTIONS

Question: What if you wreck the car?

Answer: The insurance company will issue a check with both your name and the lien holders name on it.
This check will be applied towards repairing the vehicle.

Question: What if you get a ticket while driving this car?

Answer: Any points are charged to my individual drivers license, not to the car.

Question: What if you hit someone?

Answer: The Suggested Assignment Contract states that I am driving the vehicle, and am responsible for
all liabilities. Your liability is limited because I will carry 100/300/50 liability coverage or whatever your
Purchase Agreement with the lien holder requires, which will protect you. As the owner of this car, you
are put in the same position as an independent leasing company or car rental agency. You own the car, but
you are not driving it.

Question: How do I know that youll make these payments?

Answer: Youll receive a cashiers check or money order made out to the lien holder at least ten days before
your payment due date. If Im late, you have the legal right to take the vehicle back. Believe me, I dont
want to lose it. The agreement basically states that I will make the remaining payments or pay it off early.
As long as I do this, you are under contract to sign over the title to me. Nothing hidden, no surprises, its
fair and legally binding.

Question: Why do my tags stay on?

Answer: You are still the legal owner, just as leasing companies and rental agencies are. I am the one who
is primarily liable for what happens while its in my possession.

Question: What if you move and cannot be located?
Answer: You have a list of personal references, my drivers license number and my social security number.
Any repossession firm could track the car in a matter of hours. I can understand your concern, but let me
assure you that I have no intention of going to jail for car theft.

MAKING THE INITIAL CONTACT

When you have identified several cars that you have an interest in, you are ready to make the initial
contact with the owner. Throughout this conversation your goal will be to find out if the owner is in a
negative equity position (or upside down) on their vehicle. Best results are obtained if the owner is just
asking for what he owes on the car.

A TYPICAL PHONE CONVERSATION MAY GO AS FOLLOWS

Caller: Hello, I m calling about the car you have advertised in the paper. Is it still for sale?

Owner: Yes, its still for sale.

Caller: Can you tell me about it, what color, mileage, options, etc. , (refer to your telephone information
sheet). Are there any nicks or scratches?

Owner: (The owner will normally give you all the information, except for the price of the vehicle.)

Caller: How much are you asking for the car?

Owner: $12,188.00

Caller: Is that what you owe on it?

Owner: (Answer) Yes or No

Caller: (If the answer is Yes, ask how long he has been trying to sell the car). The reason Im asking these
questions is because I would like to take over the payments on this type of car. How much are your
monthly payments? (Try to get a feel for how badly he wants to get out of the car. If this vehicle sounds
appealing to you, and you sense the owner is flexible, set up an appointment to look at the car).

(If the answer is No, the owner may have put a large down payment on the car, and it may not be in a
negative equity situation, or he may not owe anything on the vehicle at all.)

BE PERSISTENT

You will typically have to make twenty or more phone calls to find a vehicle owner willing to assign his
vehicle. One very important thing to remember, be persistent keep calling. There are thousands of
desperate people needing to get out of their vehicles in every area of the country. Its also a good idea to
call the owner back a week or so after your first contact. The longer he sees that he cant sell his vehicle,
the more eager he will be to work with you.

You can find the vehicle of your choice in the auto want ads of your local newspaper, auto trader advertising magazines, or any other publications that list vehicles for sale.
(NOTE: Finding an individual who is upside down or in a negative equity situation on their vehicle loan is easy. Most cars within the first three years of their finance contract are in this situation. You may even have a friend of family member in this situation. It goes without saying that a friend or family member would be ideal under these circumstances).

NADA BOOK (NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION)

Your local library will carry a NADA book. This book will give you the average retail price of any
particular car model. The NADA book is published monthly. It also gives you the amount that most banks will finance on those models. If the payoff amount on a car is more than the NADA retail book value, then you will know this seller is in an upside down position and will be very interested in talking to you.
THE EASIEST PEOPLE TO WORK WITH

The easiest owner to work with is one who is considering letting his car go back to the lien holder for repossession. You can find these owners in your local newspaper or local car magazine. Best results are obtained in aging these issues for two or three weeks before calling. The owners will always become more flexible the longer they try to sell their vehicles if you focus on ads proclaiming “Take over payments” or “Down and take over payments”. These are individuals who realize that they are in a negative equity situation and cant sell their vehicle outright. Even though their ad requests a down payment, they will almost always waive it.

Most lenders who recommend to the seller that he finds someone to take over his payments will still hold this individual liable for the payments if there is a default. Many of these lenders will request an application to be submitted from the assignee.

If the seller (assignor) has been making his payments on time, the lien holder may want to keep him in this vehicle. They will want the assignee to have a stronger credit rating than the assignor, before they will give their approval at all.

Traditionally, the companies mentioned earlier do not even contact or go through the lien holder. The assignor still remains liable for the payments, whether or not an application is submitted.

This arrangement allows the owner to monitor his own payments so he is actually more secure, as is the lien holder.

The companies contend that under the Uniform Commercial Code, Article 9. Section 311, the owner of a vehicle has the right to assign his property regardless of provisions in the original purchase contract by the lien holder (which might claim such a transaction to be in default). The lender will always hold the original owner primarily liable for payments. Even though the payments are submitted by the assignee, the lender will still acknowledge the assignor/owner as the driver and owner of the vehicle. This because, the assignment agreement is between the assignee/buyer and assignor/owner, and not between the assignee/buyer and the lender.