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Auto Loan Rates on the Rise?
3-20-2007
Despite the Fed's recent interest rate cuts, auto loan interest rate climbs slightly this week. According to Bankrate, the new 60 month auto loan is up to 6.80%.
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Auto loan rates will certainly drop, but do not expect any major reduction in the interest rate anytime soon. Auto loan lenders are expecting heavier loses due to an ever increasing reposession rate. Some major lenders have seen heavier loses due to increased fuel cost and spillover from the mortgage finance crisis.
With increased financial pressure on the consumer, many auto loan lenders are pulling back their lending criteria. Making it more difficult for auto buyers with marginal credit to get an auto loan. Check
This tightening credit market has opened the door for the online auto loan financing industry. Consumers are abandoning the traditional auto financing route and many are seeking websites who match their auto loan application to a lender's preset criteria.
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