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How a loan works Wisconsin

When you purchase a vehicle with a loan, a bank or other financial institution pays for most or all of the vehicle up-front, and you agree to pay back the money over time.

Local Companies

S & L Motors
(920) 865-8000
2298 State Highway 32
Pulaski, WI

Milwaukee Truck Sales Inc
(414) 258-8484
4444 W Blue Mound Rd
Milwaukee, WI

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(414) 281-3100
5727 S 27th St
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General Motors Janesville Assembly Plant
(608) 756-7945
Janesville, WI

Wehrs Chevrolet Sales
(608) 784-6984
206 5th Ave
Bangor, WI

Gene Dencker Buick Pontiac Inc
(608) 365-2591
2700 Milwaukee Rd
Beloit, WI

Capitol Ford New & Used Car & Truck Dealership
(608) 246-3600
5422 Wayne Ter
Madison, WI

Kayser Automotive Group
(608) 873-5621
1411 US Highway 51
Stoughton, WI

Darrow Russ Group
(262) 547-1761
2145 E Moreland Blvd
Waukesha, WI

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(715) 627-4888
515 Amron Ave
Antigo, WI

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Understanding Loans

When you purchase a vehicle with a loan, a bank or other financial institution pays for most or all of the vehicle up-front, and you agree to pay back the money over time. The amount of money you borrow from the bank is referred to as the "principal." The amount of money you contribute up-front is referred to as the "down payment" and usually varies from 10% to 20% of the purchase price of the vehicle. You can often purchase a new car without a down payment (if you qualify); used vehicles generally require a 20% or more down payment.

The payback period for a loan is typically up to five years, although some newer vehicles are being sold with longer-term loans. The financial institution will charge you "interest" for your use of their money. Interest rates vary depending on a number of factors such as your credit rating and where you live. Currently, new car loan rates start at around 8.5%, with used car rates about a percentage point higher. Manufacturers frequently offer lower loan rates as a purchasing incentive, but sometimes these are attached to conditions that may not work for you. Make sure you ask enough questions to make yourself comfortable when investigating various loan options.

Key features of loans

The primary features of loans are summarized below. Make sure you review our articles on leases and the differences between loans and leases before making a final decision.

You have ownership and equity in the vehicle. Your monthly payments are working to purchase that car and it's yours to sell or keep as long as you wish.

Gives you control over your vehicle.

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