topic Re: Absolutely floored in Auto Loans

Absolutely floored

SN1209 — Sat, 10 Apr 2021 00:47:55 GMT

So, I have been with Navy for almost a year. I have two auto loans that I refinanced through them, and thought I was getting great deals compared with where I started (in the mid teens, due to terrible auto scores). Fast forward to a few days ago, I applied on a whim to RateGenius to see if I could drop my larger loan payment. Within 48 hours had an approval at 4.5 percent, knocking my monthly down from $854 to $665 with GAP included. Only adding 7 mos to the term. I literally almost fell out of my seat when I got the call. Loan has been approved through Los Angeles Federal Credit Union, and was final approved yesterday! Just pending my membership app completion and they're sending the payoff to Navy. Hard work has been paying off! 12 months ago I was at a 461 Auto FICO 9 as my highest score, and today it's 696! I have literally never had an interest rate this low on any loan, any card, ever. Feels good!

Re: Absolutely floored

AllZero — Sat, 10 Apr 2021 00:58:51 GMT

Congratulations on your refinance!

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Anonymous — Sat, 10 Apr 2021 01:06:23 GMT

Congratulations! Hard work definitely pays off. It's a great feeling when you bounce back!

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Mr_Mojo_Risin — Sat, 10 Apr 2021 01:09:23 GMT

You've made massive gains in 12 months! Big congrats to you!

Re: Absolutely floored

dunn2500 — Sat, 10 Apr 2021 05:12:48 GMT

@SN1209 wrote:
So, I have been with Navy for almost a year. I have two auto loans that I refinanced through them, and thought I was getting great deals compared with where I started (in the mid teens, due to terrible auto scores). Fast forward to a few days ago, I applied on a whim to RateGenius to see if I could drop my larger loan payment. Within 48 hours had an approval at 4.5 percent, knocking my monthly down from $854 to $665 with GAP included. Only adding 7 mos to the term. I literally almost fell out of my seat when I got the call. Loan has been approved through Los Angeles Federal Credit Union, and was final approved yesterday! Just pending my membership app completion and they're sending the payoff to Navy. Hard work has been paying off! 12 months ago I was at a 461 Auto FICO 9 as my highest score, and today it's 696! I have literally never had an interest rate this low on any loan, any card, ever. Feels good!

certainly does and while navy got me in the door of single digits they werent that competitive with other unions although their service is top notch......i was always 15-18% range and after working my butt off for 15 months i am at 3% now, no longer feel intimidated going thru financing or speaking with banks wondering if i will even get approved......it does feel good and congrats on your success....

Re: Absolutely floored

Loquat — Sat, 10 Apr 2021 05:40:08 GMT

Congrats on the refi. Enjoy the savings and that lower interest rate.

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Anonymous — Sat, 10 Apr 2021 20:01:37 GMT

Congrats on a fantastic refi and on all the hard work that made it possible

Re: Absolutely floored

dunn2500 — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 04:15:19 GMT

my buddy bought a truck @ like 16% and has been good for 2 or 3 years on payments......i told him what i did after only 6 months of good history and i went from 17% to 3% in relatively short period......told hime he is throwing his money away on interest rate and to refinance as its so easy to do........but he just wont do it, continues to pay 16%!.....i just dont understand, lol