<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Just Car Loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Articles]]></description><link>http://www.justcarloan.com/</link><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright Just Car Loan]]></copyright><generator>sNews CMS</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Is it good for you to pay off your car loan debt early? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[    This is a Guest Post by Nancy Smith.      
  It is always good for you to pay off your car loan debt early because it helps you to save money and also helps you to free yourself of the stress of paying off a debt. This also helps you in various ways like you will have more money in your hands, you will save money on the interest payments and will also have to pay low insurance premiums. But sometimes the lender can charge you for paying off the loan too early. So, you will have to check with that too.       Paying off your car loan       
  In regards to your car loan if you want to   pay off debt   early, you will have to:     
  1.List down the value of your loan balance, the interest rate and the months that will be required for you to pay off the car loan. Use a car loan payoff calculator in order to find out the details of your payments.  
  2.You will have to check with your loan documents in order to find out whether or not you have a simple interest loan or if it is a pre-computed interest loan. Paying off a simple interest loan will help you save money. In case of pre-computed interest loan all of the interest gets added to the principal during the origination. So paying off the pre-computed interest loan won’t help you save money but will help you reduce debt.  
  3.You will have to review the loan paperwork, and find out if there are any penalties for paying off your loan early. Based on this you will have to decide whether or not it will be advantageous for you to pay off the loan early.  
  4.Calculate on the additional funds that you may be able to forward towards your car loan. Analyze your budget and cut down on some unnecessary expenditure if any or the one that you think you can do without.  
  5.Make biweekly payments in order to save on the interest. This is a great way to go ahead with your plan of paying off the car loan early.     6.In addition, check your savings accounts in order to find out if you have any additional funds that you can forward to your lender. If you think that you have enough money to pay off the loan in full ten you&#39;ll have to weigh the pros and cons of not having liquid assets in comparison to becoming debt free.    So, you will have to consider all of the above options and follow these in order to pay off the car loan debt early.   
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    Author:   Nancy Smith     
  Nancy is a contributory writer of Debt Consolidation Care. She is a financial 
writer and has specialization in financial problems and its solutions. She holds 
her expertise in the Finance industry and has made significant contributions on 
debt consolidation, savings, planning, frugality, debt settlement etc.    ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 22:29:18 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.justcarloan.com/car-loan/is-it-good-for-you-to-pay-off-your-car-loan-debt-early/</link><guid>http://www.justcarloan.com/car-loan/is-it-good-for-you-to-pay-off-your-car-loan-debt-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Finding a Bad Credit Auto Loan a Tedious Task?]]></title><description><![CDATA[  
	Most people considered it to be a cumbersome process and an impossible task. Bad credit means the borrower might have little or no credit history in the past and it might be due to several reasons. Buying a new car is not only for people with good credit rating and who can support their dream with the help of their independent wealth. However, every individual has the right to get an auto loan and the lenders believe in this. There are many financial lenders who have got a tie up with manufacturers to offer loans at cheaper interest rates and also to people with lower credit rates. Bad credit car loan offers you the luxury to have your own car.  
  
	With bad credit car loans, the financial lenders would not evaluate the credit status of borrowers. However, the lenders might demand collateral for the money offered as loan. This is a good way to secure the loan as the newly bought car itself can act as collateral. The borrower can have several advantages on using such a program.  
  
	* The borrower need not pay any amount as down payment.  
  
	* The borrower can get lower interest rates as he is providing collateral  
  
	* The borrower need not provide or submit any other documents as collateral  
  
	* The process will get over in a hassle free manner and they can own the car absolutely  
  
	* By paying the loan amounts promptly, they can improve their credit ratings  
  
	Did you ever give a thought of reaping these many advantages in getting a bad credit auto loan? If not, here is a good chance to enjoy all the benefits offered by the dealers and manufacturers. The interest amount could be further lowered by paying good down payment. The required amount will be approved to the borrower and he is free to make his own choice in buying the new car. It is important for the borrowers to discuss about other terms and conditions to ensure that there are no hidden charges and other fee amount.  
  
	However, auto loans for bad credit rates will not be considered for very long terms. They will be treated on par with personal loans and if the borrower is unable to repay the loan amount, the financier will not hesitate to take away the car. Hence, it is important to fix the monthly payments accordingly. It is highly recommended for the borrowers to choose flexible monthly payments such that he can recover easily even if slips to pay one or two months. Under such conditions, it is better to fix up with a long term loan.  
  
	The above said procedure can be a golden opportunity for you to obtain a car loan and to drive your dream car without any hassle. Financial lenders are waiting to help you drive your car. Make the best of this opportunity.  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 00:45:39 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.justcarloan.com/car-loan/is-finding-a-bad-credit-auto-loan-a-tedious-task/</link><guid>http://www.justcarloan.com/car-loan/is-finding-a-bad-credit-auto-loan-a-tedious-task/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Factors to Keep in Mind While Opting Car Loans]]></title><description><![CDATA[  
	Buying a car can be a serious investment, it could have been impossible for many if car loan had not been one option to aid in purchasing a car. Nowadays it is very convenient to get loans however still you would want to be careful while opting for a service provider.  
  
	Opting for a used car loan can be beneficial to you only if you happen to go in for the right one. Before choosing a car loan there are few points you would like to have in your mind. Assess if there are any penalties if you offer early repayment. There might be chances of your considering early payment, if possible always check if the penalty amount is very high.  
  
	Many times just a percentage of car loan or used car loan is provided and sometimes they might even provide 100% of car&#39;s value. You would have to check it out and accordingly see if what they are providing is beneficial for you. You can also check out if they would take applications from those who are self-employed in case you yourself are one.  
  
	Few   car loan dealers   would not do that, therefore its better you make this one clear before choosing to take the loan. Check if the loan is tied to purchase of a certain model or make of car. Evaluate if it has a specified dealership. Many times loan might be depends upon the certain type of car, you would have to find out the same before opting for the loan. If the loan you have received is for a selected range of vehicles only, it might restrict your choice. Check if you could take a payment holiday in other words, can you postpone the repayment by a month or so if you need it very badly. Many lenders offer this one, however it is not guaranteed and not all the money lenders give you this facility. Evaluate the policy on the credit history problems.  
  
	You can look for people who have had prior experience with the company. Checking for testimonials can help a lot as you get to know about one’s personal experience with that company. Different car loan providers have different interest rates; you would need to compare all of them in order to assess which one best suits you. Considering the points mentioned above should help you analyze the benefits they come with better.  
  
	You can easily look online for such car loan or used car loan service providers as many good service providers also have their websites with comprehensive information about their services and products.  
  
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	Kaitlynn Cadence has been working as a car lone adviser for last 3 years. He has been writing on various topic car loan and used car loan related topics.  
    Car Insurance   for your better future.    ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:23:39 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.justcarloan.com/car-loan/factors-to-keep-in-mind-while-opting-car-loans/</link><guid>http://www.justcarloan.com/car-loan/factors-to-keep-in-mind-while-opting-car-loans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Good Lending Agency For Car Loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[  If you are thinking about buying a car and still wondering about the finances 
  then you should start finding options for getting     Car 
  Loans    . Finding good loans with low interest rates and from a reliable 
  agency is difficult. For getting a good car loan you need to negotiate a deal 
  with a good lender. A good lender can help you in getting these loans at lower 
  rate of interest even if your credit score is not that good.  
   You should begin with negotiating on the price of the car with the car dealer. 
  Dealers have huge margins and if you can negotiate well then you can bring down 
  the amount that you need to pay for the car. If you are buying used cars then 
  you should be able to assess the correct value of the car. After this you can 
  start looking for a good lending company. You can do that by finding them online.  
   There are many agencies that provide     Car 
  Loans     and when you begin talking to them about the loan then you 
  should find out about the rate of interest, the duration of the loan and the 
  number of monthly payments in which you can repay the loan. You can fill the 
  online forms to get information online. If you start looking for information 
  from lending organizations then they ask a set of questions to assess your financial 
  status. Once you fill the form then you can wait for information from their 
  end.  
   There are different provisions for people with different financial status 
  when it comes to Car Loans. Students get car loans on different parameters and 
  the rate of interest and payment options are different for them. Credit reports 
  affect the rate of interest and if you have bad credit history then you may 
  have to pay very high rate of interest.  
   People looking for Car Loans can also find lending agencies by surfing internet. 
  This is the easiest mode of finding some of the leading lending agencies in 
  your area. Once you find all information about them then you can fix an appointment 
  with one of the consultants and discuss your requirements. It is better to get 
  quotation and information from at least 3 lending companies and then select 
  the one that suits you the most.  
  There is enough competition in the market and this gives you a chance to bargain 
  with the lending agencies in terms of the flexibility in payment options, term 
  of repayment and frequency of repayment. These loans involve lot of paperwork 
  and too much of complications. You should be smart enough to see if there would 
  be hidden charges on top of what has been quoted to you. Before signing up for 
  any car loan you should read all the documents very carefully to avoid any complication 
  later.  
   Car Loans is simple if you begin your search wisely. You should focus only 
  on renowned companies which hold good record of client satisfaction. You can 
  also find good lending agencies through references.&nbsp;  
    Author:   Tom Morgan    ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 23:59:05 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.justcarloan.com/car-loan/finding-good-lending-agency-for-car-loan/</link><guid>http://www.justcarloan.com/car-loan/finding-good-lending-agency-for-car-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 Ways to Lower Your Car Insurance Quote]]></title><description><![CDATA[1. Shop around    The difference in price between various companies can be significant. What one company may consider a high risk factor another company may not view as so important. Insurance companies arrive at a price for your car insurance by adding or discounting money after each answer you give to the questions they ask you. Each company has its own rules as to what they consider should increase or decrease your premium. By shopping around you get a better list of prices to compare.    2. Buy a lower group car    One of the important factors that insurance companies take into account is of course your vehicle. There are thousands of different cars on the road so companies divide them up into groups. Most companies will adopt the ABI (Association of British Insurers) group rating. This splits up vehicles into 20 different groups. Generally speaking the higher the group rating for your vehicle, the higher your premium will be. Some companies may also combine your driving experience with the vehicle group to get a better idea of how high the risk is. This is one of the reasons why young drivers should consider buying a lower group car if they want to lower their insurance cost.    3. Consider Third Party Only cover    A Third Party Only insurance policy is the minimum amount of cover legally required - it is also the cheapest. Generally speaking you should consider opting for this type of policy if your vehicle is of low value. In the unfortunate event of having an accident, any damage to a third party vehicle will be covered but any damage to your vehicle is not. However, if your vehicle is of little value then you may not be too concerned. It may not be worth paying extra for a Fully Comprehensive policy in these circumstances.    4. Maintain a good credit rating    More and more insurance companies are adopting credit scoring techniques as part of the overall calculation of your car insurance premium. By keeping a good credit history you may avoid any additional premium that companies add to your price for having a bad credit score.    5. Buy on the web    Many insurance providers now offer some good discounts for buying the policy over the internet. The theory is that by purchasing your insurance over the web, you are saving the company money by not requiring telesales agent time and incurring free-phone costs. This saving is passed on to you in the form of a discount for buying online. If you have got prices by telephone then check your quote again on their website, you may be surprised at how much cheaper it is.    6. Have a higher voluntary excess    During the quotation process you will be asked how much voluntary excess you want to have. Insurance companies will generally include a compulsory excess amount on the policy but give you the opportunity to increase this if you wish. The more the voluntary excess the lower your premium should be. However, in the event of a claim, you will have to pay a higher amount yourself, up to the total amount of excess on your policy.    7. Reduce your annual mileage    How many miles you do a year is a common question that can affect your car insurance premium. The more miles you do the more your premium is likely to be. Quotation systems and telephone agents will often suggest an amount of miles for you. Try and work out how many miles you will genuinely do. It may be less than the amount suggested. Of course, you should always give an honest answer to this and other questions.    8. Keep a clean driving record    This may be easier said than done. However, by having few or preferably no driving convictions, you can avoid being penalised by increases in your car insurance premium. Getting caught with a speeding fine is often not the only financial penalty you incur. Insurance companies take very seriously all driving convictions and it is usually an important part of their rating process. You can expect an increase in the cost of your insurance if you do get caught with a driving conviction, so it pays to be a safe driver.    9. Keep claim free    This ties in neatly with number 8 above. The biggest factor affecting the cost of your car insurance premium is how many No Claims Bonus Years you have. Full No Claims Bonus is generally considered by most companies to be five years or more, this can give you huge discounts, in some cases up to 75%. By being a safe driver and avoiding potential claims, you can continually benefit by building up your number of claim free years. Every additional No Claims Bonus year you get, the lower your car insurance cost should be. Some companies give you the option of paying a bit more on your premium to protect your No Claims Bonus.    10. Be realistic about the value of your car    Most of us have an inflated view as to what our car is worth. When asked the value of your vehicle during the insurance quotation process, people will often state an amount that is unrealistic and above the real value of the car. People do this as they believe that this is what they will get back from the insurance company in the event of a claim. The reality is that the company will only pay out what the car is worth at the time of the claim and not what you stated for the quote. In fact, by giving a high and unrealistic value, you can increase your car insurance premium as this is often a factor affecting your final price.    11. Remove unnecessary named drivers    Additional drivers on your policy usually mean a higher premium. A lot of people add a number of extra drivers on the policy just in case that person needs to drive the car. However, having all these drivers will push up the cost. By only naming drivers on the policy that will definitely driver the car, you can lower the final cost. If you find that an unnamed driver needs to drive the vehicle then most companies will allow you to temporarily add a new named driver for a small cost.    12. Improve your car security    Theft of and from your vehicle are important considerations when insurance companies calculate your price. Most companies will give you a discount for having better security of your vehicle. An alarm and immobiliser will usually attract a small discount whilst having a tracker device installed may give you a larger reduction. Some companies may insist on having such devices installed on more expensive and desirable cars before they even consider offering you a price.    13. Take an advanced driving test    Although not compulsory, taking an advanced driving test can not only improve your driving skills but also help to lower your car insurance premium. Some companies look favourably on people who have taken the advanced test as it shows commitment to safe driving thus lowering the chance of having a motoring accident.    14. Pay your premium in one go    By paying for your car insurance all in one go, you can avoid paying additional interest charges that would be added on if you opted to pay by instalments. The interest charges can be quite significant, so if your finances allow, you can save a good amount of money by paying for the whole lot up front. In some cases, companies may even give you a small discount for doing this.    15. Get married    Okay so this may seem like a dramatic final way to lower your premium. However, a number of insurance companies offer lower premiums when your named drivers are insured and spouse as opposed to two unmarried drivers. Some companies believe that this shows an element of stability which is a hallmark of safer drivers and give you a discount on this basis.      About The Author    Andrew Bowen is the CEO of Accept Direct Limited. Accept Direct sell low cost UK car insurance through their website   http://www.acceptdirect.co.uk      ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Feb 2011 22:06:18 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.justcarloan.com/auto-insurance/15-ways-to-lower-your-car-insurance-quote/</link><guid>http://www.justcarloan.com/auto-insurance/15-ways-to-lower-your-car-insurance-quote/</guid></item></channel></rss>
