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by NoblePublius 1406 days ago
it makes sense for people with no or bad credit because they’re substituting the insane fee for a credit check
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It "makes sense" only so far as it's an option. Most people with crap credit probably shouldn't be taking advantage of this.
I can think of more than a few high income recent immigrants who can’t qualify for a Honda Civic lease.