5 things to keep in mind
before taking a car loan
By: Chris Don
Internet Celebrity
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Determine how much you can afford to pay each month comfortably. Consider your monthly income, existing expenses, and savings goals.
Determine how much you can afford to pay each month comfortably. Consider your monthly income, existing expenses, and savings goals.
Budget and Affordability
Budget and Affordability
Interest Rates and Loan Terms
Compare loan terms, including the duration of the loan, as longer terms may have lower monthly payments but result in higher overall interest costs.
Compare loan terms, including the duration of the loan, as longer terms may have lower monthly payments but result in higher overall interest costs.
Credit Score
Check your credit report beforehand and try to improve your score if needed.
Check your credit report beforehand and try to improve your score if needed.
Down Payment
Larger down payment reduces the amount you need to borrow and can result in lower monthly payments and interest costs.
Total Cost of Ownership
Consider the total cost of owning the car, including insurance, taxes, registration fees, maintenance, and repairs.
Consider the total cost of owning the car, including insurance, taxes, registration fees, maintenance, and repairs.
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