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April 29, 2010 at 3:11 pm

Used Car Loan Rates Affect Car Value



Buying a used car can be an intense process. One way consumers can reduce the stress and make the process enjoyable, is to have financing planned before looking for a car. Used car loan rates are very low in today’s competitive, low interest rate market. Used motor loans are often a little more challenging to get good deals with than new cars. This is because the lender may have trouble finding information on the vehicle’s history. However, in the competitive internet environment, which has become driven by loan brokers and specialists, rates are as competitive as ever.

Historically, car buyers have often depended on dealer financing plans. Buyers would go to a car dealership, look for a car, and once selecting a car, be hit with aggressive loan selling tactics. Dealers like to sell loans to consumer for two reasons. First, their financing rates are usually higher than the loan market meaning their income is greater. Second, they can more easily influence the buyer to make an immediate purchase rather than risk them changing their mind. These factors have led to many dealers pressuring buyers to take on dealer financing in order to drive away with their used car.

A major factor that has contributed to many consumers being stuck with expensive dealer financing is a lack of consumer education. Many buyers simply have been unaware of the loan options available to them. The lending market is usually much larger than most consumers are aware. Thanks to the internet, more consumer education and resources are available now than ever. Borrowers can learn more about the car buying process and loan options before going into buy a car. This preparation helps consumers’ better handle dealers when they begin talking about financing.

Loan specialists have given much greater access to cheap used car loan rates. They are independent brokers who maintain a large collection of provider relationships. This enables them to offer consumers access to the best products and loan providers in the market. Because of the power these independent brokers have developed, most brokers offer their best used car loan rates through them. Consumers can go to a specialist web site, enter some basic information, and quickly become aware of the best loan products and best rates available. Brokers are also generally extremely customer-oriented and anxious to get buyers ready for the car buying experience.

Used car loan rates greatly affect the total cost of buying a used car. Finance costs are a big part of the total cost of buying a car. Research has recently demonstrated that dealer financing options tend to cost 1,000-1,500 pounds more than lender loans. This has created greater interest from consumers to explore their financing before going to the dealer. Consumers are more empowered now and can focus on finding the best car deal. There is less obligations to negotiate car and finance purchases together. Ultimately, this separation gives buyers the best total car value because they can negotiate car deals and financing deals with focus on each independently.

By: Louis Rix

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April 24, 2010 at 11:31 am

Used Car Loans



Don’t have time to go down to a bank or car lot to apply for a car loan? The internet may be your answer.

Used car loans have gone in the same direction as so many other business practices and sought out the internet for consumers. The time when folks went down to the local used car lot is not gone, however the times when you could spend literally hours while purchasing a vehicle can be.

Car dealers and used car loan specialists advertise their loans and loan rates over the internet with more frequency. The process is simple and does not require the potential car owner to trek down to the lot. This is especially appealing to those folks who aren’t sure of their credit. The process used to require that the potential car owner go to the lot, pick out a car and then wade through the mountain of paperwork, possibly only to be turned down. Now car purchasers can go to the comfort of their own living room and turn on their computer. Instead of wading through paperwork the potential used car owner can now fill out all of the paperwork online. This streamlines the process and makes it easier for the customer to fill out the paperwork without the hassle of waiting.

One of the benefits to applying for a used car loan on-line is that you can compare rates. Most online used car dealers will provide a potential customer with a quote. The car purchaser can then take those quotes spread them out on the kitchen table and compare. There are no hard sells this way and customers can take their time without feeling like the car dealer is standing off in a corner tapping their foot with impatience. Used car customers should compare car loans like they would any other large purchase. A small difference per month can save a car purchaser a lot of money on a 60 month loan. Some lenders charge fees and have hidden costs, so shopping and then applying for that used car loan on-line affords the customer to really consider both the purchase and the terms of the loan.

So if you are thinking about buying a used car any time soon, consider applying for the loan on-line. It may save you that little extra bit on money and we know it will save you lots of time.

By: Connie Barker

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December 10, 2009 at 5:28 am

Opting For the Benefits of a Refinance Car Loan

If the car loan you’ve got now is too high for your liking, it might be possible for you to find a refinance car loan. With consumers getting hit with rates as high as 21% to 24% or even higher, it’s no secret that you’d like a lower rate, and would save yourself a bundle if you can do this.

To do this, you are first going to have to do some homework and gain a little knowledge so that you have the proper tools it takes to talk to a salesperson or lender and get your car loan refinanced. This might take a little effort, but it’s worth the money savings in the end.

First, take a look at your own credit report and make sure everything on it is really yours. Credit bureaus are notorious for making mistakes, and this could be negatively affecting your credit score when it shouldn’t be. Challenge anything on your credit report that you don’t think is yours; by law, credit bureaus have to contact the creditor in question have them verify the entry. If the creditor does not or cannot verify it, or if the debt is found not to be yours, the credit bureau in question has to remove it, usually within 60 days. You will want to get a copy of your credit report separately from each of the big three credit reporting bureaus; i.e., Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion.

Once your credit report is cleaned up and everything on it is really yours, your credit score should go up if anything erroneous was removed. Now, you’re armed with the knowledge you need to get a better rate when you apply for a refinance car loan.

What you are going to do is to pay off your current car loan with a new loan that comes to you at a lower interest rate, and sometimes with better terms. This can literally save you thousands of dollars over the term of the loan.

You may want to talk with your current lender and see if they are willing to refinance your car loan. If they realize that you are looking to refinance at more favorable terms, chances are good that they will want to retain you as a customer and may be able to offer you a very aggressive refinance package. But the key here is that you want to get a lower interest rate and better terms of possible, so don’t just look at your current lender. Shop around.

It is easy to research lenders you’re looking at to make sure they have a good track record. One place to go to is the Better Business Bureau, to their website; type in the company name for information on it. Another thing to do is simply go to the search engine you favor and type in the company’s name plus the word “complaint” or “review.” This should bring up any complaints the company has had posted online about it.

With a little bit of elbow grease and some research, doing a car loan refinance isn’t that difficult and can save you some decent cash. That’s a good thing, with today’s gas prices and the current economy.

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