Legal Question in Consumer Law in Oklahoma

How long does the car dealership have to secure my loan with a bank?

In Oklahoma, how long does the car dealership have to secure my loan with a bank?

Three days ago I signed a RISC and do not see anywhere that it says: ''subject to credit approval'' I signed it at 11.99% and was told it won't be a problem to get this finalized. I get a call today telling me the rate has been upped to 13.65% but they are still going to ''work the bank down'' I know from research this is the beginning of a ''spot delivery scam'' and I told him I do not accept the 13.65% and to do what he needs to do to get it at the 11.99% (high enough to begin with rate)

He then tells me because my co-signer lives out of state- the banks are having a problem with that. I assume he is full of crap but have so far been unsuccessful at finding any type of law regarding this in my state. Again- my question is how long does he have to finalize the thing and is what he is saying about the out of state co-signer legitimate? I have have already puchased full coverage insurance on this vehicle and was about to but the plates for it...but have now put that on hold.


Asked on 9/05/08, 8:31 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Wayne Allison Allison Legal, LLC

Re: How long does the car dealership have to secure my loan with a bank?

I don't know of any statute directly on point; this may be pure contract law you're dealing with, and I don't know of, nor did I find in searching, an Oklahoma case on point.

I also don't understand the out-of-state issue; you may want to ask for detailed, written explanation of that one. Assuming an out-of-state co-signer delays the approval, what would justify a bank's policy of raising a rate with a credit-worthy, willing co-signer, regardless of what state he lives in? Perhaps the bank wants in-state co-signers so it can more easily try to attach to their assets in event of default.

I agree it sounds like a spot delivery scenario, presuming there were blanks in the contract and you agreed to have the blanks filled in later; if not, you have a better argument. Your rights may hinge on the contract language you signed and representations made by the dealer; hopefully you have a copy of everything, and while it's fresh in your mind you should document all conversations you recall (and those going forward) with great particularity. Any claim you have may hinge on contract law; e.g., misrepresentation, unconscionability, fraud, breach of contract.

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Answered on 9/05/08, 11:11 pm


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