Auto Loan Preapproval Process

Gather the following information to submit with your application:

• Contact information for applicant and co-applicant (phone number and email)
• Current housing, employment and income information for applicant and co-applicant
• Trade-in information (title or loan information, registration, etc.)
• Amount you expect to finance (including vehicle purchase price, taxes, tags, title and warranty, less any down payment)
• Length (term) of the loan you want
• Check out our auto rates and loan options

Keep in mind that preapprovals are only accepted by dealerships and can’t be used for purchase through a private seller. Additionally, some overseas dealers may not accept preapproved auto loans.

Submit your application.

After submitting your application, you’ll receive a text message* or email letting you know if you were preapproved for the amount you requested.^{Footnote 1}

We understand that when shopping for a car, you can’t always wait around for a decision. That’s why we typically provide auto loan decisions in seconds.

Receive your loan check.

Once you've been preapproved, we'll issue a check with your funds. You can pick it up at your nearest branch or have it mailed to your home.

The amount on the check is how much you've been approved for—but you don’t have to use it all.

You’ll only be responsible for the amount you’re applying toward the car.

Take the loan check to the dealer when you're ready to buy.

Be sure the loan check is completed and signed when you're ready to purchase your vehicle.

You can get started on finding the perfect vehicle using our Car Buying Service, powered by TrueCar®.

Send us the title.

Once you pay the seller, ensure the title is received by Navy Federal within 90 days of purchase.