Leasing a E350
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Leasing a E350
Hi,
I have a few questions regarding leasing or financing a car in the US. I am currently living in the US under a student visa, and therefore I have no SSN. I know it is probably very hard for me to get a lease, or even finance. However, I have heard of one pay leases, where I prepaid the lease. Would I possible have a high chance of getting that approved?
I have a few questions regarding leasing or financing a car in the US. I am currently living in the US under a student visa, and therefore I have no SSN. I know it is probably very hard for me to get a lease, or even finance. However, I have heard of one pay leases, where I prepaid the lease. Would I possible have a high chance of getting that approved?
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I recently secured a pre-pay lease and I was required to provide a credit app replete with a SSN. I guess MBFS is concerned that I would not return the car after the contract period.
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From: Dallas, TX
2012 ML350BTC
I won't bore you with all of the stipulations but below are some highlights for a lease with a non-US Bureau. I would recommend printing this out and walking into your local MB dealer for full details:
• Proof of assets
□ Checking, savings, and investment balances
□ Must have accounts in the US (at least a US checking account)
• Proof of income
□ Job letter with salary offering/terms of employment
□ Phone number with contact to verify employment
□ Income on application matches what is on employment letter
• Proof of residency (2 forms)
□ Rental agreement or proof of mortgage/HUD 1 closing stmt
if recently purchased a house and not reporting on bureau
□ Copy of utility bill (gas/electric)
• References
□ 5 References in the US including address and phone numbers
• Immigration/Citizen Documents
□ U.S. driver’s license
□ Must authorize customer to work in US
□ Needs to have date w/ an expiration (unless permanent resident alien)
□ Copy of Passport used to enter the US
***If from Canada or Mexico, can get bureau****
□ Completed credit application faxed with Canadian SIN number
□ Completed MBF credit app for Mexico; customer can go online and fill out
and have submitted.
□ Term of lease contract must end before the expiration date on visa
□ 25% Security deposit
• Proof of assets
□ Checking, savings, and investment balances
□ Must have accounts in the US (at least a US checking account)
• Proof of income
□ Job letter with salary offering/terms of employment
□ Phone number with contact to verify employment
□ Income on application matches what is on employment letter
• Proof of residency (2 forms)
□ Rental agreement or proof of mortgage/HUD 1 closing stmt
if recently purchased a house and not reporting on bureau
□ Copy of utility bill (gas/electric)
• References
□ 5 References in the US including address and phone numbers
• Immigration/Citizen Documents
□ U.S. driver’s license
□ Must authorize customer to work in US
□ Needs to have date w/ an expiration (unless permanent resident alien)
□ Copy of Passport used to enter the US
***If from Canada or Mexico, can get bureau****
□ Completed credit application faxed with Canadian SIN number
□ Completed MBF credit app for Mexico; customer can go online and fill out
and have submitted.
□ Term of lease contract must end before the expiration date on visa
□ 25% Security deposit
