What to Consider Before Refinancing

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One topic that doesn’t get touched on often is refinancing. So much effort is put into simply receiving the necessary loans for acquiring the car that the next step is seen as so far away so little planning is put into it. Refinancing is something that should be ever present in the mind of a autobuyer, especially one that has bad credit and is using their auto loan to help improve their situation.

Now does seem like a good time to look into refinancing. Auto loans are at record lows. However, there are things that should be considered before jumping in. Ready yourself for refinancing by asking these useful questions, courtesy of Mariniji.com.

How is the interest compounded on your latest loan? As the article states, “If the old loan is based on precomputed interest, most of your payments are applied toward interest during the first half of the term of the loan with little effect to the principal balance. Namely, the amount you still owe the lender.”

Does the new loan lender charge processing fees?

Has your credit improved to get the advertised low rate from the lender?

There’s plenty more questions to consider when you’re looking to refinance a loan. Take a look at the full article for more information. If when you’re done looking over the numbers and find yourself able to refinance your loan, it’s a great time to do it.

If you’re looking for help getting an auto loan, contact a sales rep at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge. We operate in the Bayside Queens area of New York and work with customers to find the right new or used car to suit their lifestyle. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more tips and auto news.

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Auto Loan Delinquency Rates Fall in Second Quarter

ID-100144151There’s good news in the auto loans world courtesy of a new research from Experian. Turns out that car buyers in the US are doing a good job of paying back their loans.

The data collected by Experian Automotive is promising as it shows that in the second quarter of this year there were fewer vehicles repossessed for non-payment of an auto loan. Not only that, but it’s the fewest amount of vehicles since the company started keeping track in 2006.

Experian wasn’t planning on seeing such a decrease of this size. Melinda Zabritski, Experians senior director of Automotive credit put out a statement saying, “Repossession and delinquency rates seen this quarter were lower than expected. The seasonality of the market usually has the first quarter showing the lowest 30-day delinquency rates, but even with the total automotive loan portfolio growing, consumers in the second quarter have done an exceptional job of meeting their financial obligations to keep the market strong.”

The auto loan market has been booming of late thanks in part to a recovering economy and sales for Chrysler running on a consistent high. We here at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge love to put everyone who walks in through our doors into the vehicle, new or used, that best suits their lifestyle. Stop on by and speak to a customer service representative and see what we can do to help you. We love to say yes!

Subprime Auto Loans Are on the Rise.

ID-100145306The US auto market has been enjoying good news of late.  Chrysler sales are getting back to the numbers they were before the recession.  A lot of that good sales news seems to be tied into how much easier obtaining a loan is today.

Subprime auto loans are on the rise.  In fact, they’re just one percent lower than they were in 2008, right before the recession and the auto crisis.  What that means for those looking for an auto loan is good news.  It makes it easier for an approval.

The reason for it seems to be simple, a car is necessary in life.  People have work and they need a way to get to work.  Not everyone has access to solid transportation and it’s for this reason that many people cut back in other aspects of expenses, but not with their car.  People were more willing to go behind on their home mortgage, risking default, and then they were in missing out on an auto loan payment.

If you’re one of the people needing a loan, now it’s the best time to stop into the dealership to try.  Come into Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge and work with one of our financial experts and we’ll get you back on the road with the vehicle you need.  We love to say yes! Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter for more news and monthly specials.

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