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What are the benefits of refinancing a car?
I have a 17% interest rate on my car loan and my friend told me I should consider refinancing. What are the advantages of refinancing my car?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Wow, 17% interest isn’t exactly favorable, so your friend is probably right! You should look into refinancing your
car loan
.The benefits of refinancing a car loan are numerous, including:
- Getting a better interest rate, which translates into less interest paid over the life of the loan
- Lower monthly payments as a result of a lower interest rate
- Cash-out refinancing, which allows you to borrow against the equity in your car, get cash, and pay down high-interest debt
However, you should be careful when refinancing your loan. If you extend the length of the loan, you could actually end up paying more interest over the life of the loan, which is counterproductive. Since your current interest rate is so high, this likely won’t happen. But it’s best to be aware of all possibilities.
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