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What is the best loan to get for a car?

Are there different types of car loans? If so, what is the best loan to get for a car? I want to make sure that I get the best deal.

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Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
When it comes to car loans, you have a few different options. That said, the best loan for you depends on your financial situation.
Here are the biggest factors you’ll need to consider when deciding which is the best loan for you to get a car:
  • Secured Car Loans: This is a common type of car loan where the lender
    places a lien
    on your car until the loan is paid off. These loans typically have lower interest rates because they aren’t too risky for lenders. But they put you at risk of repossession if you can’t make payments on time.
  • Unsecured Car Loans: These types of loans won’t use your car as collateral, so you won’t be at risk of repossession. However, unsecured loans are also riskier for lenders, so you’ll have to pay a higher interest rate.
  • Simple Interest: For these types of loans, your interest is calculated based on the remaining balance on your principal. This means the amount you pay in interest will decrease as you pay off the loan. You’ll also be able to reduce the amount that you owe over time if you make extra payments on the principal.
  • Precomputed Interest: When a car loan has precomputed interest, the interest is calculated when you take out the loan and distributed evenly over your payments. This means you won’t reduce the principal as quickly as you would with a simple interest loan.
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