RV Financing After Bankruptcy
A Fresh Start for Your Adventures.
Financial setbacks can happen to anyone. Whether it was due to a medical emergency, divorce, or job loss, filing for bankruptcy is often a necessary step to reset your financial life. At Leisure Days RV Group, we believe that your past does not define your future.
We have a dedicated "Special Finance" team that works specifically with clients who have a bankruptcy or Consumer Proposal on their record. We treat you with respect and work tirelessly to get you approved so you can start making memories again.
Can I Really Get an RV Loan?
Yes. While traditional banks may say "no" immediately, we work with alternative lenders who specialize in asset-backed lending. Because an RV is a physical asset that holds value, it is often easier to get approved for an RV loan than an unsecured personal loan.
Understanding Your Status
1. Discharged Bankruptcy
If you have received your Certificate of Discharge, you are in the best position to get approved. Lenders want to see that you are debt-free and have re-established a source of income.
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Requirement: We will need a copy of your discharge papers and proof of current income.
2. Consumer Proposal
If you are currently in a Consumer Proposal or have recently completed one, we can often secure financing.
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The Strategy: A substantial down payment (cash or trade equity) helps significantly here, as it reduces the lender's risk.
3. Currently Undischarged
If you are currently in an active bankruptcy, financing is difficult but not always impossible. You will almost certainly require a strong co-signer with good credit to secure an approval.
Rebuilding Your Credit
Paradoxically, taking out a loan is one of the best ways to fix your credit.
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Installment Credit: An RV loan is an "installment loan." consistently making these payments on time demonstrates to the credit bureaus that you are reliable again, which can boost your score faster than using a secured credit card alone.
The Reality of Rates
It is important to be realistic: post-bankruptcy interest rates will be higher than "Prime" rates. However, many of our clients use these loans as a stepping stone. After 12–24 months of perfect payments, you may be able to refinance at a lower rate as your credit score improves.
Let's Talk Options.
You don't have to navigate this alone. Our finance managers are experts in structuring deals for approval.
