Auto Loan Process

Our guide to getting your First Financial auto loan quickly so you can hit the road asap.

Here's how the auto loan process with First Financial works:

To apply, log in to Online Banking or call us at 410-321-6060 or toll-free at 800-903-3328. Information you’ll need when applying*:
  • Employer information
  • Income sources and amounts
  • Year, make, and model of vehicle
  • Vehicle identification number (VIN)
  • Trim of vehicle
  • Exact vehicle mileage
  • Auto insurance policy declaration page (full comprehensive and collision insurance are required – max $1,000 deductible)
  • Valid government-issued I.D. (cannot be expired)
*Some items may not be applicable
Examples of proof of income1: Full- or Part-time Employment:
  • Copies of current and consecutive pay stubs for all borrowers
  • Previous year’s W-2
Retirement:
  • Current award letter and previous year’s 1099-R for pension/retirement income
  • Current Social Security award letter
  • Investment income
    • Copy of current investment account statement reflecting the current balance
    • Copy of 1099-R reflecting previous year’s distributions
Self-employment:
  • Copy of previous year’s full tax return if self-employed, contracted employee (receiving 1099-MISC), or claiming rental income
Additional Income2:
  • Alimony
    • Copy of divorce decree listing the alimony amount
  • Court-ordered child support
    • Copy of divorce decree listing the amount and age of child/children
    • Verification letter from Child Support Enforcement if applicable
1A First Financial representative will let you know if required. 2These items are not mandatory to disclose.
Once you have agreed to the purchase or refinance terms, it’s time to settle the auto loan. Purchases from a dealership:
  • Signed purchase order from the dealership
Refinance:
  • Original MD title or registration if PA
  • 10-day payoff statement including account number and payment mailing address
After First Financial receives the documentation listed in steps 2 and 3 above, a representative will contact you to finalize your auto loan quickly and easily using an electronic signature through email and to discuss the disbursement of your loan proceeds.

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