Sell Your Car With Loan Payoff

Still making payments? No problem. We pay off your loan directly and give you the equity. Get out of your car loan today.

✓ We Pay Off Your Loan ✓ Get Your Equity in Cash ✓ Same-Day Transactions

How to Sell a Car You're Still Financing

Millions of Americans have auto loans — and many need to sell their car before the loan is paid off. Maybe you're facing financial hardship, your situation changed, or you simply want out of the payment. Whatever the reason, you can absolutely sell a car with an outstanding loan.

The key is understanding your payoff amount vs. your car's value:

✓ Positive Equity

Car value: $18,000
Loan payoff: $14,000
You get: $4,000 cash

We pay off your $14,000 loan and give you the $4,000 difference.

≈ Break Even

Car value: $15,000
Loan payoff: $15,000
You get: $0 (loan cleared)

We pay off your loan exactly. You walk away debt-free.

⚠ Negative Equity

Car value: $12,000
Loan payoff: $15,000
You owe: $3,000

You're "upside down." Options available — keep reading.

The Step-by-Step Process

1

Get Your Payoff Amount

Call your lender and ask for your "10-day payoff amount." This is the exact amount needed to pay off your loan, including any interest through the payoff date. You can usually find this online or on your lender's app.

2

Get Our Cash Offer

Tell us your car details and payoff amount. We'll give you a cash offer based on your car's current market value in Dallas-Fort Worth. You'll know exactly how much equity you have (or don't have).

3

We Pay Off Your Lender

Accept our offer and we handle everything. We send payment directly to your lender, get the title released, and pay you any remaining equity — often the same day.

What If I Owe More Than My Car Is Worth?

Being "upside down" or having "negative equity" is more common than you think — especially if you:

Your Options When Upside Down:

  1. Pay the difference — Bring a check for the gap amount at closing and walk away clean.
  2. Wait it out — Keep making payments until you have positive equity (can take 1-2 years).
  3. Roll into a new loan — Some dealers add the negative equity to a new car loan (we don't recommend this).
  4. Negotiate with your lender — In hardship cases, some lenders accept less than full payoff.

We'll be honest with you about your situation and help you find the best path forward.

Common Lenders We Work With

We've paid off loans from virtually every auto lender in the country:

Capital One Auto Chase Auto Ally Financial Wells Fargo Bank of America Toyota Financial Honda Financial Ford Credit GM Financial Credit Unions CarMax Auto Finance Santander Westlake Financial DriveTime Buy Here Pay Here

Different lenders have different payoff processes. Some release titles electronically in days; others mail paper titles that take 2-3 weeks. We know how each one works and handle all the follow-up.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to tell my lender I'm selling the car?

You don't need permission to sell, but you do need to pay off the loan to transfer the title. Most lenders don't care how the payoff happens — as long as they get their money. We handle all communication with your lender.

How long does the payoff process take?

We can usually pay off your lender and complete the sale within 1-3 business days. Some electronic lien releases happen within 24 hours. You get your equity payment as soon as we verify the loan is satisfied.

Can I sell a leased car?

Technically you're selling your lease buyout option. We can work with lease buyouts from most manufacturers — contact us with your lease details and we'll let you know your options.

What if I've missed payments?

You can still sell even if you're behind on payments. In fact, selling before repossession protects your credit and often gets you more money than the repo auction would. Time is critical in this situation — call us immediately.

Will this hurt my credit?

No — paying off a loan in full typically helps your credit. The account shows as "paid in full" and reduces your debt-to-income ratio. Much better than late payments, default, or repossession.

Ready to Get Out of Your Car Loan?

Get your free cash offer now. We'll tell you exactly how much equity you have and walk you through the payoff process.

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