06/24/2026
I’m filming this from Medellín, Colombia — but this is for everybody back home in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut who keeps getting turned away at dealerships.
I was you. Over 60 times.
Here’s what changed everything:
1️⃣ Never go to the dealership without a check.
Get pre-approved through a credit union BEFORE you step on the lot. No check = no leverage.
2️⃣ Always build credit union partnerships.
Credit unions approve who banks won’t. Build that relationship before you need it.
3️⃣ Your score matters less than your history.
Lenders look at patterns — not just a number. Late payments and collections tell a story.
4️⃣ Settle before collections hit.
Once it goes to collections your options shrink and your cost goes up. Handle it early.
5️⃣ Learn the formula to buying vehicles.
There is a process. Most people skip it and keep getting denied.
6️⃣ Know the difference between internal and external score systems.
What Credit Karma shows you is NOT what the dealer sees. Two different numbers.
7️⃣ Know your MYFICO Auto Score.
Not VantageScore. Not your free app score. The MYFICO auto score is what lenders pull.
60 no’s taught me everything a yes never would have.
📲 Send this to someone in the tristate area who needs a vehicle and keeps getting turned down. You might change their life today.
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