Tuesday 15 May 2012

How To Get The Best Deal On Auto Loans

By Denise Jackson


When buying a new car, many people will apply for auto loans in order to finance the vehicle. Getting a car loan can be easy since there are numerous banks and institutions that offer this type of finance. Always consider all you options and apply at a few institutions to try and get a better deal.

If you do not have favorable credit, do not panic as there are many institutions that also offer bad credit loans. If you do careful research you should find one that will be reasonable and offer you a good deal. You must however note that a bad credit loan usually has a higher rate of interest.

You can however get a lower rate on a bad credit car loan if you make a large down payment on the vehicle. Unfortunately your repayment period will only be between one and four years where as a good credit loan has a longer repayment period usually between three and five years.

Before applying for any type of loan, you will need to ensure that you have certain documents handy. Financial institutions and money lenders will require a proof of residence, income, copies of you latest tax returns and bank statements from you in order to process your application.

Before approaching a lender, always approach your local credit union who will be able to advise you on what the current, acceptable rate of interest is. Knowing this information will ensure that you do not get ripped off and will give you the opportunity to negotiate a better rate with the lender.

Remember that the better your credit score is, the lower the interest rate that you should try to negotiate. It is always best to first shop around and get preapproved auto loans before going out and looking for a car as this will help you choose the best deal.




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