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First time buyer - auto FICO score?

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Re: First time buyer - auto FICO score?

Hi Appleman,
Since my plan is to hopefully qualify for the Tier 1/1+ for the 0% APR, would the prior arranged credit be voided in this case?

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Appleman
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Re: First time buyer - auto FICO score?

You really will need to do the math, but taking the cash is often the better deal if you alreadu qualify for low APR financing.

 

Example: $25,000 loan at 0% for 5 years will cost you $25,000.

 

Rebate of $2,000 = $23,000 loan for 5 years at 1.99% and will cost you $24,182. So you come out ahead and you have more equity (possibly less negative equity) sooner.

 

IN this case if you could not qualify for a rate better than 3.3% it would be better to take the 0% (maybe). 

 

So not a cut and dry when it comes to calculating your best option.

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