Is it safe to fill out an online credit application?

Anytime you have to give out personal information, especially online, you are bound to have security questions. If you don't, you should care more about giving out private information. It's perfectly normal to have these concerns because we see cases of identity theft all the time. Many dealerships, including Puente Hills Mazda, offer online credit and loan applications because they're so convenient. Keep reading to learn more. 

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How safe is an online credit approval process? 

Filling out any digital document, including a credit application, comes with minimal risks. These types of applications are attractive to criminals but that is not to say they aren't safe. In fact, the odds of your information being leaked are next to zero. Complex and sophisticated firewalls and encryption technologies are used to make sure that your data is completely safe from hackers. We assure you that filling out a credit application with us online is safe and your sensitive information will be secure. 

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What information do I have to give out on a credit application? 

Almost every application of this kind will ask for your full name, date of birth, contact information, and social security number. Of course, the latter is what worries some people and that's understandable. Again, our site and most other similar websites use complicated security technology to protect all stored information. Consumers don't only love the convenience of online forms, but also the fact that they lack the peer pressure that is sometimes felt when a salesperson is nearby. If you still don't feel comfortable sharing your information online, we will happily go over paper applications here at the dealership. Come on in and we'll go over everything with you, and we promise... no peer pressure from us! 

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