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Auto Loan CalculatorDown payment affects the size of a monthly payment and what you'd otherwise earn by saving or investing the money. Keep in mind, savings form part of your safety net against unknown future financial challenges, and help you reach personal goals such as continuing education or a special vacation. So just because you have money in savings doesn't mean you automatically should put it toward a down payment. Still, if you find car payments out of reach, perhaps saving more money for a down payment before you buy is your key to driving a car you can afford. Longer loan term reduces your monthly payment, but you'll pay more overall for credit, a trade-off you may be happy to make. And, even with a longer loan, you always have the option of paying more any month you're able to. Just be sure you'll pay no prepayment penalty (dealers may impose this penalty; credit unions seldom do). And ask about the "rule of 78s." Lenders calculating loans this way make you pay more interest in the opening months of a loan, so if you pay off the loan later in the term but before maturity, you won't get much of a break on the financing expense. Free Quotes
Rebate - A rebate is a gift to buyers, extended by the manufacturer (or, sometimes, the dealer) to encourage them to purchase a particular make and model. Typically, rebates are stated as a reduction in the selling price of the car, but they may also be expressed as an offer for a better rate of financing. These are called either-or offers. Rebates are most often attached to the slowest-selling vehicles. Sometimes, they’re a seller’s solution for dealing with a surplus of one make and model and surface as the end of a model year approaches. You should always ask about rebates and other incentives on a model you are interested in. Dealers offer incentives that sound tempting, including the promise of zero-percent financing. But because these offers usually entail paying a higher purchase price, you can often get a better deal from an outside lender. If you have good credit, you’ll be able to consider a range of options, such as personal loans or home equity loans. It’s best to go to the dealer armed with a pre-approved loan. If the dealer thinks they can beat your loan rate, make sure the term they’re offering is the same and there are no hidden charges.
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