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I want to talk a little bit today about how dealer financing works, and why it can be a good choice for most folks. If you’re looking for a new Nissan car, chances are that you’re not going to be paying cash. Dealer financing is just one option, among a sea of options including financing from banks, credit unions, and other lenders.

One of the main benefits of dealer financing is that most dealers actually work with a number of different lenders. What that means is that the dealer does a lot of the legwork for you. They are able to compare different rates from different lenders, and find a lender that will likely suit your financial situation.

Another reason you might consider dealer financing is just the convenience of it. if you get your financing somewhere else, chances are you’re going to have to make a couple of trips between the bank and the dealership. With dealer financing, you can do everything in one location.

Dealers are often able to help finance vehicles for people with credit trouble, as well. While many banks don’t have those sort of programs, dealerships can get people with less than perfect credit the car loan that they need.

Whether you’ve ever bought a new car or not, there are some important things you need to know before you sign on the dotted line. Here are some important questions to ask when you get ready to agree to an auto financing loan .

What is the interest rate? It’s easy to get caught up in the monthly payment. Ask what the APR (annual percentage rate) is on the loan. The APR is the actual interest you will pay on the balance of the loan each year.

Are there loan penalties? Some loans have a penalty attached if you pay it off early. In some cases, there may be possible charges that can occur during the life of the loan. Ask about these.

What am I paying for the vehicle? Get the actual price, right down to the exact cents. You also want to know the exact dollar amount that’s being financed, as well as the exact dollar amount of the finance charge.

The obvious questions are how much each payment is and how many there will be. Again, try not to get too hung up on these numbers, as they only tell a small part of the story. On the other hand, they need to meet your regular budget, as well.

When you get ready to go to your New Jersey auto dealers, you need to be ready to get the best auto financing you can possibly get. To do that, you need to be very familiar with your credit score.
As we talked about last time, there are several things that make up your credit score. Here are those criteria, explained in more depth:

• Payment history. About a third of your score is based on your payment history. This has to do with how timely payments have been, how much you owe, whether you’ve had late payements and how recently you’ve had late payments.
• Outstanding balances. Another third or so of your credit score is based on your balances. This has to do with whether you’re at or near the limit on your credit accounts.
• Credit history. If you’re just starting to build a credit history, you’ll have a lower score than someone who has a long credit history.
• New credit. How much of your credit is new will affect your credit score, as well.
• Type of credit. You want to have a good balance of loans, mortgages, retail accounts and credit card accounts.

Knowledge is power. Know your credit score, and do what you can to improve it before you apply for auto financing.