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If you want to lower your monthly car payment, you may want to consider refinancing your car loan. Refinancing allows you to take out a new loan with a lower interest rate to pay off your existing loan. While this can be a great way to save money, it's important to know there are costs associated with refinancing.
Though there are specific fees to refinance car loan agreements, there are also opportunity costs you won't see on the loan contract. As a result, it's important to do your research and ensure that refinancing is the right choice for you before moving forward. Read on to learn more.
Auto refinancing can be a good way to save money if you qualify for a lower interest rate than you are currently paying. However, there are also some costs associated with refinancing, including the following:
Application Fee: There is typically no cost to apply to refinance your vehicle loan, but some lenders may charge a fee to cover the cost of processing the loan.
Early Payoff Fee: If you still owe money on your current loan, you may be charged a fee for paying it off early. This fee is typically around 1% of the remaining balance.
Origination Fee: The new lender charges a fee for originating your loan. It is typically a percentage of the loan amount, ranging from 0.5% to 1%.
Title and Registration Fees: When you refinance a car loan, you need to pay new title and registration fees to transfer the vehicle to the new lienholder. These fees vary by state but typically range from $50 to $200.
You'll also need to factor in the costs of any additional products or services you choose to add when you refinance, like extended warranties or gap insurance. These products can add to the overall cost of refinancing, so be sure to consider them when deciding whether to refinance your auto loan.
Uncertainty of the opportunity costs associated with refinancing can lead to "buyer's regret" months or years after signing a new loan contract. So, it's important to understand what those are before applying.
Credit Impact: Refinancing your car loan can negatively impact your credit score. When lenders make a hard inquiry on your credit report to view your creditworthiness, your score can drop by a few points. Your credit score can also drop when you take on any other type of new credit account.
Trade-in Value: There is a possibility that your vehicle will have a lower trade-in value if it has been refinanced. A lower trade-in value increases the need for more of a down payment, and you may have to finance more of the purchase price, making it harder to buy a new car in the future.
Future Loan Approval: Be mindful of making other large purchases around the time you plan to refinance, like buying a house or another car. Banks may be reluctant to approve two loan requests that are too close together. Remember, due to reporting lags, it takes some time for the paid-off car loan to drop off your credit history.
Refinancing an auto loan is a great move if it's carefully thought out and the math reveals you'll get short-term and long-term savings from it. Understanding the potential impact on your credit score and any other financing plans you may consider is also important.
Consider all this carefully, then find a lender that can provide suitable terms and conditions for refinancing your auto loan.
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