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1 Auto Loans. 2  As with credit cards, if you have bad credit, you'll have trouble qualifying for an auto loan, if you qualify at all. 3  The worse your credit, the higher your interest rates and, most likely, the higher the down payment required to secure the loan.
Effects on Credit. Deeds in lieu of foreclosure also negatively affect credit, though they may not be as severe or for as long. In general, while your credit score may decline as much as in a foreclosure, the overall negative effects are usually lessened. For example, while the deed in lieu will remain on your report for seven years, you'll usually be able to purchase a home two to three years after the event occurs. You'll need to begin building positive credit, though.