A new car, renovating the kitchen, financing the next vacation – in everyday life, there are always occasions when a loan can be helpful. But what if you have a negative Schufa record? Is it possible to get an installment loan without Schufa?? Here are the most important facts:
Credit assessment of banks regulated by law
According to the law, German banks are obliged to check the creditworthiness of their customers before granting a loan. For this purpose, most credit institutions use the information from Schufa. The credit agency Schufa informs its contractual partners about the creditworthiness of applicants.
Creditworthiness – what does it actually mean? By creditworthiness is meant both the ability and the will to pay back the loan. The credit check also takes into account the consumer's income, fixed income and expenses and other loans. However, the credit check is not only worthwhile for the bank. The applicant himself thus learns whether he can actually afford the desired loan. The verification of creditworthiness can therefore also be seen as a means of self-protection for the customer.