The Auto Loans by Lacasa program helps Elkhart County Residents purchase an essential, dependable and affordable vehicle.

It's more than a loan

  • One-on-one financial coaching
  • Build your credit with each on-time payment
  • Fixed interest rate you won’t find anywhere else
  • Payments that fit your budget with financing from $6,000 – $12,000
  • Financing term is 4-years/48 months

Check your eligibility

  • Must be an employed, Elkhart County Resident
  • Vehicle is necessary in order to get to work or school
  • Income is below 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines (see below)
  • Able to meet eligibility & coaching requirements
  • Credit score at or below 600* (TransUnion FICO score 4)
    • If you aren’t sure what your credit score is, please check it before you inquire about the program
    • Free credit score platforms include: Credit Karma, Credit Sesame, Intuit Mint, and your bank or credit card company may offer this service as well (note that these may not provide TransUnion FICO score 4 which will be used by Lacasa to determine your eligibility)
Poverty Level Family of 1 Family of 2 Family of 3 Family of 4 Family of 5 Family of 6 Family of 7 Family of 8
200% $30,120 $40,880 $51,640 $62,400 $73,160 $83,920 $94,680 $105,440

*Applicants must meet all eligibility requirement to qualify.

Steps to apply

  • Complete the inquiry form on Lacasa’s website
  • Meet with a Lacasa coach to create an action plan
  • Follow the action plan, turn in documents, and complete financial education requirements
  • Purchase your vehicle and begin making loan payments

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Providing Elkhart County with empowerment, stability, and vitality. All thanks to you.

Providing Elkhart County with empowerment, stability, and vitality. All thanks to you.