Hartford (CT) Auto Loans

Given the price tag of the average new car, it is very tough to obtain a car with no financing. You may elect to arrange a car loan at the time of purchase, but this isn’t always ideal. Rather than spending hours at the dealer or finance company, you can complete an application for a car loan today online.

Let an auto finance expert help you obtain financing, answering your questions at the same time.

Auto Finance Rates in Hartford

Please keep in mind that these rates aren’t advertisements, but estimates at the time of publication. The rate you’re provided may vary substantially from the rates here.

Credit Score	New Car	Pre-owned Car
Excellent	3.0%	3.3%
Good	4.2%	4.4%
Average	6.8%	7.1%
Subprime	9.8%	9.9%
Bad	13.9%	14.2%
Very Bad	NA	14.3%

Used Car Auto Loans in Hartford

Options such as zero percent loans and zero down are available on new cars if you have great credit. Having said that, to put yourself in the best financial position, it’s better to go with a second hand car. The figures speak for themselves.

Age	Price	Rate	Months	Payment	Interest	Total
New	$17,200	6.00%	60	$332.52	$2,751	$19,951
1 Year	$13,760	7.50%	60	$275.72	$2,783	$16,543
2 Years	$11,696	7.50%	60	$234.36	$2,366	$14,062
3 Years	$9,942	7.50%	60	$199.21	$2,011	$11,953

The second it leaves the dealership, a new car or truck loses nearly one quarter of its value, and it continues depreciating year after year. A vehicle that cost $17,200 new won’t be worth but $9,942 after 36 months of ownership. Most loan companies will permit you to finance a used vehicle that’s up to a decade old, sometimes a bit less, and some cap the mileage at 100K miles.

Bad Credit Car Loans in Hartford

Credit rating is a major factor when it comes to approval and interest rate. With a FICO score higher than 700, securing an auto loan should be simple, but approval and interest both become concerns at the lower part of the credit ladder. Fortunately, the internet makes it a lot less complicated for the bad credit consumer.

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On-site financing is a second option, available from Hartford’s buy here pay here car lots. The cons are noteworthy: excessive rates and inflexible terms. You will be happier with an auto loan from a bank or credit union–an option through any conventional dealership. There are lots of advantages: improved interest rates, significantly better service. Plus, if you make your payments on time, an improvement to your credit score.

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Limiting Your Interest Rate

Are you stressing that your rate will be too expensive? Does your credit report have any mistakes? These can hurt your credit score quite significantly. You can request your credit report for free through this link. Disputing errors is actually pretty simple. You can do it on your own, or solicit one of the credit repair firms that serves Hartford. Providing a bigger down payment or the addition of a cosigner who’s got a favorable credit record could also reduce your interest rate.

Can a Car Loan Improve Your Credit?

When you need to increase your credit score, an auto loan could actually help–so long as you make your payments as arranged. Please understand that this is a slow process. While the actual rise in your credit score is tough to calculate, the improvement is sizeable.

Hartford Resources

• CT Department of Motor Vehicles: http://www.ct.gov/dmv/site/default.asp
• Connecticut Department of Banking: http://www.ct.gov/dob/site/default.asp

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