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Lenders require a minimum income to qualify for financing. This helps us match you to the right program.

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Consumer Proposal Financing

Consumer proposal car loans in BC.

A consumer proposal is filed under your name on Equifax and TransUnion, but it's not a bankruptcy — and it's not a dead end. The lenders we partner with treat active proposals as a manageable risk when income and stability are in place.

Where You Stand

A consumer proposal is not a bankruptcy. Lenders know the difference.

A consumer proposal is a legal agreement to repay a portion of what you owe over up to 5 years. On your credit report, it shows as an R7 rating — better than the R9 a bankruptcy carries, and many sub-prime lenders in BC will write a car loan against an active or completed proposal.

Active proposal, payments current.

Most lenders we work with will approve you while the proposal is active, provided you've been making your monthly payments on time and your trustee signs off on the new car payment.

Proposal completed early.

If you've paid the proposal off ahead of schedule, you're in a strong position. The R7 rating remains for 3 years post-completion, but lender appetite increases significantly.

Proposal completed and aged.

3+ years past completion with rebuilt credit habits, you may qualify for prime or near-prime rates. The proposal stops being the dominant factor in your application.

Lender Criteria

What matters most when there's a proposal on file.

Lenders aren't trying to re-evaluate your past financial decisions — they're trying to predict whether you can make the next 60 monthly car payments. These are the four things they actually weigh.

Proposal payment history.

Missed proposal payments are the single biggest red flag. Twelve consecutive on-time monthly payments to your trustee tells lenders you can manage a fixed obligation. That's most of the file.

Income and budget room.

$2,200/month gross is the floor. On top of that, lenders want to see your existing proposal payment plus the new car payment together stay under roughly 25–30% of your monthly income.

Trustee approval (if active).

If your proposal is still active, your Licensed Insolvency Trustee has to approve the new monthly obligation. Most trustees sign off if the budget supports it — we'll guide you through the request.

Down payment helps, isn't required.

$1,000 down (or trade equivalent) opens better rates and a wider vehicle list. Many active-proposal applicants get approved with zero down, but the rate is higher and the vehicle pool narrower.

Required Documents

What to bring to the application.

Have these ready before you start the form. Submitting a complete file usually returns a decision within 24–48 hours instead of the back-and-forth that drags out incomplete applications.

Proposal documents.

✓Copy of the consumer proposal agreement
✓Trustee contact information
✓Proof of payments to date
✓Certificate of Full Performance (if completed)

Standard documents.

✓3 months of bank statements
✓Recent pay stubs or proof of income
✓Government-issued photo ID
✓Current BC address verification

Common Questions

Consumer proposal car loan questions.

Is a consumer proposal worse than a bankruptcy for getting a car loan?

No — it's better. A proposal carries an R7 rating; a bankruptcy carries an R9. Lenders see a proposal as a sign you're actively repaying creditors rather than discharging the debt entirely, which generally means broader lender appetite and slightly better rates.

Can I get approved during an active consumer proposal?

Yes, in most cases. Two conditions: you've been current on your proposal payments, and your trustee approves the new car payment fitting into your budget. We can help you draft the request to your trustee if needed.

What rate should I expect?

Active proposal: typically 14.99–24.99%. Recently completed: 9.99–19.99%. 3+ years post-completion with clean rebuild: rates can drop into the 6–9% range. Income, down payment, and vehicle all affect where you land.

How long after completing my proposal does it stay on my credit report?

An R7 rating from a consumer proposal stays on your Equifax/TransUnion file for 3 years from the date of completion, or 6 years from the filing date — whichever comes first. Bankruptcy stays for 6 years from discharge.

Will applying affect my proposal or my credit?

No. Pre-approval uses a soft credit check, which is invisible to other lenders and to your trustee. It does not appear on your file and has zero impact on your score or your proposal status.

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