Finance for Buying a Car of your Own

By: Scarlette Riley

Finance for buying a car of your own

Usually not every people who are either employed or self-employed, can afford to buy a car by making one-time full payment while buying. But you know your salary is enough so that every month you can either save a certain fixed amount or you can pay as contribution towards the total cost of the car. This way, over a period, let us say in 18 months, you can pay the full amount by paying certain amount monthly. So, car loan is basically, a finance loan provided by the finance companies or loan providers on your behalf to the car dealer, so you get a new car and you pay a certain monthly amount, called Equated Monthly Installment (EMI) to the loan provider.

In the above case, the total cost of the car is called capital amount, equated Monthly amount is EMI which is the monthly payment you give to the loan provider. Loan provider shall charge you the capital cost as well as certain other charges, so you pay the loan provider an amount more than that of you borrowed. The difference between principal amount and the total amount paid by you is called interest, which is usually calculated on monthly percentage basis. Time Period, let us say 18 months as given above is called duration of the loan.

If you want to get a loan for your car or refinance a current loan, follow these simple advice to get you back on the road. Never mind public opinion, obtaining a car loan can be a straightforward and easy process if you follow the correct procedure. The refinance company or car loan company can usually get back to you straight away to offer you their best interest rates. When you know what interest rates and repayments will be, you can then calculate accordingly how much this will cost you. If you can afford this and think it a good rate then you have got another step underway. Check the terms and conditions to make sure there are no hidden costs or any add-ons. When you have found the best package to suit you, you can send in your application online or over the phone. Even after the application is sent in, you do not have to commit to this. The company will make a customized package for specially for your requirement. It is recommended to stay with you current company if the interest rates will not help you save money and reduce fees or penalties. Many people can usually obtain a secure interest rate if they refinance so it is always good to send applications in so you can compare different companies and find the best one for you.

Getting the best car loan rates:

The number of months the loan is for, your credit report score, and the price you pay in total for the car are all factors that can determine the final rate of interest of your car loan. The company that may lend you the money will rank your credit history is the main criteria of your loan rate. The less you have to pay in interest rates the higher your credit score is. It is ideal to check your credit rating before you apply for a loan and make sure all information is correct or otherwise you may be paying a lot more than you should have to. The number of months you apply to pay of your loan could determine whether you pay more or less. The longer the months the more interest that will be paid. A car loan taken out for 6o months will have a lower monthly interest rate than a 36 months loan but the overall total for the 60 month loan will be larger. The price paid in total for your loan including dealer add-ons can also determine interest rates. When you research and know the value of your car you can stop yourself from overpaying the car loan payments. If you are buying a new car, check the dealer's invoice or price he paid for the cars before you head to the dealer. The best price is between the dealer's price and the dealers invoice price. The dealer will always add money on so they can make a profit but it is far greater than the price they brought it for. Lowering the price of your car could mean lowering the repayments too.

When purchasing a used car from a local dealer be aware that the dealer will price the carat the highest value and this may include the cost of the dealer having the car reconditioned. Try to find a compromise with the dealer on what is a reasonable price for a bike in your area. The dealer has an asking price is always far more than they may have paid for it, as they like to make a heavy profit. Look around and check out all car dealers to find a deal that is best for you. When a dealer offers you an option that may be not necessarily needed, take account that this will add to the total value of the car and increase the repayments and interest rate. Some options that you may be asked to take are sales promotion fund, paint sealant, freight expense, assembly charge and dealer advertising association holdbacks. Compare the best deals that may include these options for the best deal for you. Some options can be removed for an even better price on your motorcycle.

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