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Is refinancing a car loan always a good thing?
"What's the downside of refinancing your car? I bought a car two years ago and am constantly getting refinancing offers. I heard that doing this can allow you to change the terms and or the monthly payments of a car loan."
Johnny Puckett · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“As long as you refinance before most of the interest is paid on your original car loan, it may be worth your while.
Before refinancing, double check that:
- there are be no fees to refinance the loan from either bank
However, refinancing late in a car loan could mean that you actually pay more for your car than if you just stayed with your original
new car loan
. Likewise, prepayment fees and lengthening the terms of the loan can have the same effect.”
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- Gregory R.
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