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How to Get Prequalified for an Auto Loan

Knowing that your auto financing is already approved and how much you can spend lets you shop for a vehicle with confidence.

1 – Complete an auto application online, at a Bethpage branch or call 800-628-7070

  • Apply in 15 minutes – there’s no application fee and no obligation!


2 – Receive your credit decision

  • Most members receive their credit decision immediately.


3 – Find a vehicle within your budget

  • Knowing the loan amount you’re approved for helps you narrow down your search and stay within your budget when you negotiate the final price.


4 – Finalize the car loan

  • After you’ve chosen your vehicle, visit your local Bethpage store to close your used car loan. We’ll finish up the paperwork and hand you your check.

A pre-qualified auto loan from Bethpage offers:

  • Easy loan application – visit a branch or call the Telephone Service Center at 800-628-7070.
  • Fast credit decisions & loan processing.
  • The best interest rates.
  • Time to find the right vehicle…loan approval good for 60 days.
  • Qualification to shop like a cash buyer.
  • Personal help to complete paperwork and finalize the purchase when you close your used car loan at the nearest Bethpage branch.