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Why are car loan rates more expensive for private-party transactions?
"I want to buy a car and have been looking at both private sellers and dealerships.
I've noticed that private-party car loans are more expensive.
Why are these rates higher?"
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“A private-party car loan interest rate is higher because of the perceived risk by the lender.
A car from a dealership is either new or comes with a warranty guaranteeing the vehicle is in good mechanical condition; a private-party vehicle does not.
As a result, the car loan rates for private-party vehicles are higher to reflect the unknown. Though, these loans shouldn’t be astronomically higher than a traditional loan.
Make sure to shop around to get the best rates for your private-party car loan.”
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- Gregory R.
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