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Car Loan


by DoItYourself Staff

Obtaining a car loan these days is easy. In most cases all you need is a job and a down payment and you can drive off the lot even in a brand new car. You will have to expect that you will have a very high interest rate though, sometimes as high as 19% or 22% for having the luxury of owning a car with horrible credit.

If you actually have decent credit and want to obtain a car loan, stay away from the buy-here-pay-here lots and other high risk credit financers. You can get a decent car loan with a great rate at a reputable car lot, even if your credit is not perfect.

Getting a Better Car Loan

You may be required to have a larger down payment to purchase a newer car at the lots offering a better rate. The salesmen can work with you on almost any instance and get you the car you want with a car loan bearing a decent interest rate.

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