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what's a reliable way for a non-permanent resident alien in the usa to get an auto loan?
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i don't think that they ask you for your citizenship status when you apply in a dealership. at least i don't remember being asked. i know of at least 3 people from my closest circle of friends who are in various immigration statuses (including one on f1) and got an auto loan from a dealership without a problem and with good rates. they have to ask for your immigration status on online applications because of the post-9/11 law changes. edit to allow dilip to retract his unjustified downvote: chase and wells fargo have a reliable track of extending auto loans to non-permanent residents.
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