Auto loans are not something that people are familiar with in terms of the process.  Most people come in and cross fingers hoping that the stars will align for a fantastic auto loan rate.  Most of the factors that go into determining a person’s auto loan are an unknown quantity to most people.  Here is a list of just some of the things to take into consideration when wondering what your auto loan rate may be.

Your credit score is at the top of the list.  Understanding the score and knowing it are vital to the process.  A high credit score opens a lot of doors and enables you to possibly qualify for a great auto loan rate.  Getting that high score can be tricky, but paying off monthly bills and loans on time is a major part of helping that work.

Another way to raise a credit score is to be vigilant about the information present on the score.  This is why it is recommend on going through your credit score on a regular basis.  Look it over and see if anything is being misreported or just shouldn’t be there.  Any and all harmful information present on a credit score is most likely going to negatively affect you.  So get it off of there.

Down payments can be a major impact on getting that better auto loan rate.  While there’s no magic number, the higher the cash you can put up front towards a vehicle, the better.

There’s plenty more factors to consider with regards to auto loans, but these are two very important ones to be aware of.  Educate yourself and be ever mindful of your credit score, and the car buying experience will be that much better.

If you need help with financing, contact us at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge.  We’ll work with you to find the right possible loan to suit your situation.  We love to say yes, you’re approved!  Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to see our monthly news and special offers.