I've been reading about different types and lengths of car loans when I stumbled across a balloon loan. What is a balloon loan? Does it apply to car loans?
is a type of loan where you make the same monthly payments each month for a predetermined amount of time and then a lump sum payment at the end.
The main advantage of a balloon car loan is lower monthly payments. It’s also convenient if you’re expecting to come into some money further down the road.
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