
{"id":1487,"date":"2019-07-18T20:05:47","date_gmt":"2019-07-18T20:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/thirdcoastautos\/?p=1487"},"modified":"2026-01-21T20:47:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T20:47:17","slug":"does-buy-here-pay-here-go-on-your-credit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thirdcoastautos.com\/blog\/does-buy-here-pay-here-go-on-your-credit\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Buy Here, Pay Here go on your credit?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>BHPH Loan Impact on Credit Score<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have poor credit or no credit, it can be tough to secure financing for a vehicle. But the problem is, getting a vehicle is often essential to improve or maintain one\u2019s financial situation. In these instances, Buy Here, Pay Here dealerships can help, as they will work with customers to find a financing solution that works. These dealerships are unique in that they\u2019re willing to work with buyers of all credit levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, customers often wonder if working with Buy Here, Pay Here financing will impact their credit score, whether positively or negatively. So, does Buy Here, Pay Here go on your credit?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thirdcoastautos.com\/blog\/category\/finance\/\"><strong>Read More About Buy Here, Pay Here Financing<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Buy Here, Pay Here payments can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thirdcoastautos.com\/blog\/how-you-can-improve-your-credit-score-with-car-loan\/\">impact your credit score<strong> positively<\/strong><\/a> when you make regular, on-time payments to a BHPH dealership that reports these payments to the credit bureau. Buy Here, Pay Here loans are also <strong>unlikely to have a negative effect<\/strong> on your credit score, even if payments are missed or your car is repossessed.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-2\"><div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" ><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Do BHPH dealerships report payments to the credit bureau?<\/h3>\n<p>BHPH dealerships should report on-time payments to the credit bureau, but some do not. Because of this, make sure to confirm with them beforehand that they\u2019ll be reporting if you want your credit score to improve. This can help you to reap the benefits of good credit in the future.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-end\" ><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Does working with a BHPH dealership lower your credit score?<\/h3>\n<p>Getting a loan from a BHPH dealership typically will not negatively affect your credit score. Even missing payments or getting the car repossessed will typically not show up on your report. In terms of credit score, there\u2019s not much to lose when working with a BHPH dealership.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><!-- .wrc-column-grid -->\n\n\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-2\"><div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" ><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Do BHPH dealerships run a credit check?<\/h3>\n<p>Most BHPH dealers don\u2019t run a credit check when you apply. Instead, we just worry about your income and proof of residence to make sure you can reasonably make the payments.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/746\/2026\/01\/21204634\/2025-DF-Blog-Hero_cutomer-computer_02_s-1024x395.png\" alt=\"three people at a car dealership\" class=\"wp-image-5392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/746\/2026\/01\/21204634\/2025-DF-Blog-Hero_cutomer-computer_02_s-1024x395.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/746\/2026\/01\/21204634\/2025-DF-Blog-Hero_cutomer-computer_02_s-300x116.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/746\/2026\/01\/21204634\/2025-DF-Blog-Hero_cutomer-computer_02_s-768x296.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/746\/2026\/01\/21204634\/2025-DF-Blog-Hero_cutomer-computer_02_s.png 1038w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>Buy Here, Pay Here Financing in Austin, TX<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here at Third Coast Auto Group, we\u2019ll be happy to work with you to finance your next vehicle purchase. Don\u2019t hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thirdcoastautos.com\/contact-third-coast-auto-group-in-austin-tx\">contact us with any questions or inquiries you may have<\/a> about the Buy Here, Pay Here process. 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