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Can I Buy a new car with a loan?

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Buying a new car with a loan can be a great thing for many people. It allows you to purchase the new car of your dreams without having to pay the full value upfront. In fact, many people will take out a loan for several hundred dollars and then will pay only the remaining balance upon the conclusion of the loan. 

According to Flash Financial Guide, this means that you have taken a loan for the purchase price of the vehicle and then only have to make the monthly payments on the remainder of the loan. While this can save people a lot of money in the long run, there are a few disadvantages to this practice as well.

Some disadvantage of it

One disadvantage is that many times the interest rate on a new car loan is quite high. Because banks want to be secured when they lend money, it is very common for the interest rate on a car loan to be very high. In some cases, people may find themselves paying hundreds of extra dollars in interest every year simply because of the high-interest rates. If you only need the car for a short time, then taking out a short-term loan can save you money, but if you need the car for a longer period of time, then a long-term loan may be the better option.

Another disadvantage of loans is that many times they do not provide a fair comparison to the actual cost of buying a new car. If you have a lot of debt behind you, then it is easy to see how the interest rate on a car loan can be so high. However, if you own your own vehicle outright and have a good credit score, then you may be able to find the best interest rates possible for a new car loan.

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