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Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about approvals, rates, or vehicle financing? Here are answers to the most common questions to help you move forward confidently and informed.
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Cost & Fees
How much does it cost for a refinance, private financing, or loan approval?
The total cost includes: Documentation Feedocumentation feeA one-time fee that covers preparing and processing your paperwork.: $995 and Bank Application Feebank application feeA fee some banks charge to process a loan application. It varies by bank.: $500–$900 (depending on the bank). Checking your approval costs nothing — you only pay these fees if you decide to go ahead.
Are there fees or commissions when I sell my car?
Zero fees, no commission — you keep more of your money, with no hidden costs or listing fees.
What taxes apply when financing a private vehicle purchase or “loan transfer”?
Vehicle taxes depend on the province or territory, the seller, the vehicle and how the transaction is structured. In B.C., a private vehicle purchase is generally subject to PSTPSTProvincial Sales Tax. Where PST applies, the rate and calculation rules depend on the province, vehicle and transaction. when the vehicle is registered, while GST/HSTGST/HSTGoods and Services Tax. GST/HST generally does not apply to a private vehicle sale by a seller who is not a GST/HST registrant, but different rules can apply to taxable sales by registrants. generally does not apply when the private seller is not a GST/HST registrant. The applicable PST rate and taxable value can vary by vehicle type and value. Any applicable taxes and fees are confirmed for the specific transaction before funding. For transactions outside B.C., the rules of the applicable province or territory apply.
Approval
How long does the pre-approval process take?
Applying only takes 2 to 4 minutes. Once you submit, one of our finance executives will contact you shortly with your options.
Is approval really guaranteed?
No. Final approval is determined by the lender and depends on the application and the lender’s criteria. Approval is not guaranteed.
What credit score is required to apply?
There is no single credit score that guarantees approval. Lenders consider multiple factors when reviewing an application, and requirements vary by lender and application.
Vehicles
What are the vehicle requirements?
Year: 2015 or newer. Kilometres — no strict limits, but lower kilometres increase your chances of approval. Title: must be a clean titleclean titleThe vehicle has never been written off or rebuilt after major damage. — rebuilt titlesrebuilt titleA vehicle that was written off, repaired and re-certified. Many lenders do not finance these. are not eligible. See the Vehicle Requirements page for how liens are handled per service.
What vehicles qualify for instant loans?
Cars, motorcycles, RVs, and boats qualify for instant loans if they are 2015 or newer, have a clean titleclean titleThe vehicle has never been written off or rebuilt after major damage. and are fully paid off. Once you apply, our team will review your vehicle and come back to you with your options.
Process
Can I finance a vehicle from a private seller?
Yes — financing a vehicle purchased from a private seller is a service Approved By Saini supports. Vehicle requirements apply, and financing depends on the lender and application. We handle inspection, paperwork, loan payoff, ICBCICBCThe Insurance Corporation of British Columbia. It handles vehicle registration, plates and insurance paperwork in BC. transfer, and detailing for a seamless private purchase.
Do you handle auto loan transfers completely?
Yes. We can coordinate the buyer’s financing, the payout of the seller’s existing loan, and the vehicle-transfer paperwork for an eligible loan transferloan transferOn this site, “loan transfer” means arranging a financed sale of a vehicle that still has an outstanding loan. In most cases, the buyer obtains new financing and the seller’s existing loan is paid out. A direct assumption of the seller’s existing loan is only possible where the lender permits it.. In most cases, the buyer obtains new financing and the seller’s current loan is paid out rather than assigned to the buyer. The exact financing and payout process depends on the lender, applicant and vehicle. In B.C., we can also coordinate the applicable ICBCICBCThe Insurance Corporation of British Columbia. It handles vehicle registration, plates and insurance paperwork in BC. ownership and insurance steps.
Can Approved By Saini help refinance my current auto loan?
Yes. Approved By Saini can help arrange refinancing for eligible auto loans. Whether refinancing can lower your interest rate, monthly payment or overall borrowing cost depends on your current loan, remaining term, applicant profile, vehicle and lender. Final approval, rates and terms are determined by the lender.
How does selling my car work?
Share your car details, get your offer, then bring it in and get paid. We’ll review your details and contact you with a fair, no-obligation offer, usually within a few hours — and payment can be released the same day.
Legal & Privacy
What happens to my personal information?
Your information is collected and used as described in our Privacy Policy, in compliance with PIPEDA and applicable provincial privacy laws.
Who provides the financing?
Financing is provided by our lending partners. Approval is determined by their credit and underwriting criteria — see our Terms & Conditions.
