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| Feb 17, 2006 5:12 PM PT |
A Low Interest Car Loan
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A low interest car loan depends mostly on a high credit score. Many banks reward high scores with low interest rates. A car loan with a low interest rate falls somewhere between 5.5-6%. This varies from state to state and week to week. Interest rates are given as either fixed rates or variable rates. Fixed rates for low interest car loans do not change. Variable rates change when the interest rate changes but they usually a have limit on how high they can go. Getting a car loan with a fixed low interest rate is the ideal car loan. Shopping around for the best rate will get a person the lowest rate. Some banks have lower interest rates depending on their size and the amounts of car loan they grant each year. This is also dependant on how many loans are paid back. Finding a bank that is successful is easy by just asking friends and watching out for low interest rate advertisements. |
Low interest rates are important when applying for a car loan. This means less money will be owed and the car payment swill be lower and their will be less time needed for the life of the loan. Also, with a lower interest rate, a person can look for the car they want instead of settling for a car that is affordable. Finding a low interest rate will also help when it comes to paying other bills. Low monthly payments make paying all bills much easier. Banks sometimes have sale times where they advertise low interest rates to those who qualify. They will also offer 0% financing and no money down specials. Usually in the spring, banks will advertise these offers. Take advantage, they can save money down the road and sometimes offer the first payment free, usually called skip a payment. This is pretty popular with dealers who also offer free oil changes.
In order to qualify for a low interest car loan, good credit must be in place. Outstanding loans should be paid off and the person needs to have steady employment. Many people qualify for these low interest rates. Bargaining with dealerships to get a lower rate than the bank is possible. Sometimes a dealer can promise an even lower interest rate if they finance the car through their bank. Low interest car loans are easy to come by from banks and dealers if they are offering special incentives usually in the spring. |
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