{"id":9599,"date":"2015-10-24T08:22:27","date_gmt":"2015-10-24T14:22:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.coolchecks.net\/blog\/?p=9599"},"modified":"2015-10-22T12:23:34","modified_gmt":"2015-10-22T18:23:34","slug":"how-wise-are-lengthy-auto-loans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coolchecks.net\/blog\/managing-money\/loans\/how-wise-are-lengthy-auto-loans.html","title":{"rendered":"How Wise Are Lengthy Auto Loans?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"car-loans\"<\/a>When you buy a new car with terms stretching five years or even more, what are the financial consequences?<\/p>\n

Obviously, you\u2019ll pay more interest. But in the meantime, your earnings likely will grow and the monthly payments will be more affordable. You might be able to increase your payments, erasing the effects of the interest. <\/p>\n

Car buyers are increasingly using this tactic to pay for vehicles, which are becoming more expensive all the time. Experian Automotive reports that 30 percent of all new vehicles purchased in the first three months of this year were financed over six to seven years. Sixteen percent of used vehicles, ditto.<\/p>\n

Lower interest rates, more extensive manufacturer warranties and the better durability of today\u2019s vehicles make the longer pay-off periods acceptable to many buyers. People today tend to keep a vehicle longer as well, on average about eight years, according to automotive sources. <\/p>\n

Before diving into a long-term loan for a car, consider these factors: <\/p>\n

Look at overall costs, not just the monthly payment. The salesman on the lot will try to focus your attention on monthly element, but consider total price, down-playing sticker total and interest. Keep in mind that the interest on an auto, unlike mortgage interest, is not tax deductible.<\/p>\n

If you can come to the lot with a preapproved financial guarantee in hand, you can negotiate based on total cost and consider the details later. Compare the preapproved amount with the dealer\u2019s offer and then make a decision. An Edmund\u2019s interest rate calculator will provide an honest appraisal of how much you will pay over the term of a six or seven year loan. The calculator can be accessed at http:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/calculators\/simplified-pricing.html<\/p>\n

How long do you estimate you will have the vehicle? If you expect that you will have it for some time after it is paid off, you can look forward to a period free of car payments. The trade-off may be more costs for car repairs and upkeep. The amount you can expect for trade-in value also will have declined.<\/p>\n

Most experts in the field discourage using a long-term loan to purchase a used vehicle. Suppose your choice of a used vehicle is three years old. If you are still paying on it seven years later, it is 10 years old and for many vehicles, that is approaching the end of its usefulness. <\/p>\n

Depreciation is a factor. In the case automobiles, it begins the moment you drive it off the dealer\u2019s lot. If you choose to sell the car in the first few years, you are looking at a loss if depreciation has outstripped the value. And the potential for accidents may enter into the picture. If you total your vehicle when it is three years old, for instance, it\u2019s likely you still owe more on the loan than the vehicle\u2019s current worth. That\u2019s known in the trade as being upside down on the loan. <\/p>\n

A long-term loan may be the answer to your desire for a newer, safer car, but don\u2019t leap until you are sure of all the financial facts. <\/p>\n

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