You’ve probably heard by now, more than once, that it is important to have a good credit score. While this sounds good and wise, the importance of a high credit score often doesn’t sink in until you see it in black and white.
It’s no secret your credit score is important. But many are surprised how great a role it can play in the overall cost of your loan.
When it comes to buying a new car, everyone is looking to score a great deal. One of the most common measures of this is the interest rate you pay on your vehicle loan. After all, the lower the rate, the better, right? While that may be true, the actual interest rate you receive may vary significantly from those that are advertised.
Long-term auto loans are just one method finance companies and auto dealerships use to lower your monthly payments. Typically, the longer the term, the lower your monthly payments. Unfortunately, going 84 months on an auto loan ties you to a single car for at least seven years, and costs far more than you would have otherwise agreed to pay for the vehicle.
With the purchase of a new car comes a lot of decision-making. You may be going through the different makes and models trying to narrow down your choices, but you may also want to consider when the best time to buy is.
When it comes time to purchase a vehicle, you have several decisions to make. You not only have to select the vehicle’s make and model, but you also have to decide if you're going to buy a new or used car. This alone is a crucial decision and could make a significant difference over the next few years in your finances.
VIN cloning is a crime that is growing in prevalence and can leave people, like you, obtaining loans for stolen vehicles. Once identified, these vehicles are seized and returned to their rightful owners, leaving you without a car and an unsecured loan that you must continue paying.
Buying a new car is an exciting time! You found the perfect car – sunroof, leather seats, navigation system – the works. You couldn’t be happier. Then…you sit down with the finance person at the dealership. And all that excitement that filled you suddenly starts fleeing from your body.
Buying a new car is exciting. All the way up until talking price with the dealer. This is where confusion sets in, and excitement quickly turns into frustration. You think you’re getting a good deal, but are you?
It’s always a good plan to set some money aside to use as a down payment when financing a new or “new to you” car. As a general rule, you’ll want to pay 20 percent of the vehicle’s value as a down payment for a new car and 10 percent as a down payment for a used vehicle.
