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A good credit score always gives you a greater opportunity to get different kinds of loans. Having a bad credit score reduces the chances of easy access to procuring a loan, though you have a good chance of getting one if you have a fair credit score.

You have a fair credit score and want to buy a new car or a used car, so what do you do? Do not worry. You still can get an auto loan through the auto net credit centers like the banks, credit unions as well as from indirect lenders. Banks and credit Unions lend directly to the consumers, whereas indirect lenders offer money through the local auto dealers.

The first thing, you have to do if you are applying for an auto loan is to find out the interest rates that the companies are offering and the initial payments to be made. If you are applying for the loan through a dealer, remember the finance company is working on a commission. Sometimes the lenders may offer you a loan at a lower interest rate so that they get more offers from the auto dealers.

If you are buying a new expensive car, the down payment will definitely be higher compared to a lower priced car. The interest rate will also be higher.

The duration of the loan payment is also important because the lower the period, lower the interest rate will be. However, you will have to pay more in terms of the monthly payments. If this can be arranged, it will save you a lot of money.

Always be sure to pay your auto loans on time so that your credit score remains in good standing with the lenders. Regular payment also lessens the accumulation of your interest, which might put you in trouble later on.

You can always go for a new inexpensive car or an old car as the rate of interest would be lower than that of an expensive car. It all boils down to the safety and reliability of the car that you are trying to buy.

You can check online financial institutions, which offer auto loans. It will make your work quicker, and you can get all the information at one go. You could also start off by talking to people who have already tackled their fair credit problems effectively.

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