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Are Loans Right For You?

August 18th, 2011

Are Loans Right For You? PhotoHere is my opinion on loans. It is not the opinion of whom we call “expert financial advisers” or “debt consultants” but for many, it is an opinion of the simple truth. The truth about loans is that you should not need one. If you do need a loan, you are not on the right path in life. Debt is not a good feeling. People get loans in desperation or greed or lack of sensibility. If you cannot afford something that you feel you need or want, then you should not want those things, you should want more money. However, you should not want to borrow money, you should be concentrating on how you make that money for yourself.

Now, many will agree there are a very few loans that are actually worth getting. For instance, student loans are actually going towards a very productive, positive, worthwhile cause. It is true that over 50% of student loans end up being wasted by the student instead of being used to better educate themselves. But the ones that do use a student loan to ultimately get what they want in life are the ones that deserve the loan and can handle the debt. An example of a horrible loan to get is a payday loan. If you cannot support yourself between paychecks and cannot save up enough money to use for emergencies, than you should not be getting a loan. Instead of getting a loan you should be concentrating on making more money, and let your “injustices” or “sufferings” propel you towards a better income and financial stability.

If you work for, own or otherwise are affiliated with a bank or other type of financial institute that makes their money off of interest paid to them by people borrowing money, than please let me give you some praise. About 1% of the population makes roughly 96% of all the money. This is no accident either. Parts of that 1% are financial institutes that I have mentioned and slightly demeaned. Just give yourself a pat on the back, you made so much money that you are now able to make even more money by lending all the money you made to people who lack the mind set to create wealth on their own.

Money makes the world go around, the question is; who’s going to make the money?

Both of your fortunes and misfortunes in life were created, manifested and overcome by you.

Before Choosing A Car Finance Company

February 15th, 2011

Before Choosing A Car Finance Company PhotoPurchasing a new vehicle requires more than just deciding what type of car to buy and how much to pay. Unless you have a lot of cash saved and can buy the car upfront, you will have to decide upon some type of financing.

Before choosing a car finance company, you will want to compare prices and rates. While it is convenient to have the car dealership set up your loan and payment plan, in most cases this is not the best option. A dealer will submit your credit information to several lenders but this does not mean you are getting the best deal. A car dealerships first priority is to make money and they will pick the lender that offers them the best commission. However, their commission is based on the interest rate that you are charged.

Car dealerships have business relationships with banks, credit unions, and other types of finance companies. The finance company allows the dealership to increase the amount of your interest rate. The extra amount you are charged in interest goes to the dealership in exchange for your business. The dealership makes a profit, the lender gets their original asking interest rate, and the customer ends up paying too much in interest charges.

Online Lenders Offer Low Interest Rates

Applying for a car loan online is one of the best ways to lower your interest rate. Besides having a good credit record, which all lenders will check when applying for a loan, an online loan is your best bet in obtaining a low interest rate. By applying for a loan online, you are saving the lender time and money. The savings from the cost of doing business are passed on to the customer.

Usually if you apply for your loan online, the lender will want you to sign up for an automatic payment plan. After filling out a form, your car payments will be automatically deducted from your account. This prevents the lender from having to process as much paperwork and the loan payment is always made on a specified date.

Don’t Be Pressured By Salespeople

Even if you have already been pre-approved for a car loan, don’t let an eager salesperson force you into making a decision. Many will use excuses to lure you into purchasing the vehicle that same day.