Agents of Drive - A car blog by a team of undercover agents(ish

3 people, 6 cars and a whole lotta fun!

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Me

The Art Of Finance: How To Get An Auto Loan A La Sun Tzu

September 10, 2015 2:00 pm Filed to: Uncategorized by Jerry

Getting a car is a sign of being an adult. And no, it’s not because it’s a symbol of your newfound freedom and the mobility that comes with coming of age. Acquiring a car is a sign of being a responsible adult because getting one involves a lot of paperwork, the biggest of which is financing it. Since most of us aren’t born as billionaire babies, we usually fund our car purchase by applying for an auto loan. Unfortunately, that’s not something we can do off the bat and it’s not part of any schoolbook curriculum. On the flip side, all we need to do in order to rock our auto finance problems would be to take a couple of leaves out of Sun Tzu’s book. Here’s how:

Know The Costs: If you know enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.

Before you dive into the hustle and bustle of loan inquiries and application processes, you would need to know what exactly you’re going to pay for. And no, the monthly payments of the loan don’t count. You would have to focus on the overall cost of getting the loan. Some factors you need to consider are the annual percentage rate (APR) and the length of the loan, which both directly affect how much you will ultimately pay.

A lower APR means a lower amount of payments, which leads to a significant boost in total savings on your car purchase. Shortening the loan term would beget a higher monthly payment, but this equals to a lesser amount of money paid overall. As much as possible, get the shortest loan term you can afford at the best achievable APR.

Know Your Score: He will win who knows how to handle both superior and inferior forces.

Looking for the best loan is not just subject to external analysis. You would also have to familiarize internal factors that will have an effect on your search, primarily your credit score. It is the one constant thing that lenders will be taking into account when your application is being reviewed. A free credit report can be acquired from any three of the three major credit reporting agencies (Experian, Equifax, Transunion) for free by using the website annualcreditreport.com.

Car-Finance-Images

If you do not have that good of a credit score, do not fret. There will be lenders who cater specifically to your needs with subprime loans. Not only will this achieve your main goal of purchasing a car, but it is also a big step towards repairing any damage done to your credit score.

Know Your Options: Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win.

Car finance is no joke. It is a business and an industry just like any other. With that in mind, you would need to look around a bit before settling on what you think is the best deal for your new car. Options usually range from online banks to traditional federal credit unions and even the occasional car dealership. Do your homework first before doing the application so that you won’t be caught with your financial pants down.

TAGGED WIDTH auto, bikes, driving tips, lifeontheroad, motorcycles, roadlife

Previous post
What Kind of Car is Ideal for Your Dog?
Next post
Three Tips For Buying A Used Car

OUR VALUED SPONSORS

SPONSORED LINKS

Special Offers : Save on quality tires with these manufacturer's promotions available from Tire Rack.

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING?

Facebook Feed

POPULAR PORSCHE POSTS

Do You Use All the Features You’re Paying for In the Car You Buy

What are the best driving jobs?

The Purpose and Advantages of Installing Nerf Bars on Your Car

How to Transform a Hail Damaged Car to Brand New Again

Best Bikes for Commuting To Work in Los Angeles

Few Questions That You Must Ask Yourself While Choosing Your New House

Find us on Facebook

Some Reader Favorites

Do You Use All the Features You’re Paying for In the Car You Buy

What are the best driving jobs?

The Purpose and Advantages of Installing Nerf Bars on Your Car

How to Transform a Hail Damaged Car to Brand New Again

Best Bikes for Commuting To Work in Los Angeles

Latest Tweets

  • Noisli - background noise and color generator for working and relaxing http://t.co/1YU7uPET9Z @noisliover a year ago
  • How to Build a Mobile App That Empowers Your Brand http://t.co/CyZtYDgjl4over a year ago
  • Я смотрю трансляцию NASAtelevision в прямом эфире на @Ustream! Присоединяйтесь http://t.co/SPe2NL4tbp !over a year ago

Looking For Something?

STAY CONNECTED WITH FLATSIXES

Back to top

Copyright © Flatsixes.com 2015 · All Rights Reserved

Facebook
fb-share-icon
Twitter
Tweet