
Originally Posted by
spartan301
Add-on rate - most expensive way.. Basically interest is based on the original amount of the principal...
In arrears - payment is at the end of each month.. Slightly more expensive than in advance
In advance - payment is made at the beginning of each month/ amortization...
If budget permits it, i suggest you pay the car in full, then have it refinanced with a bank... This way, the bank will no longer pass-on to you the "dealers incentive". Also, choose the "in-advance" method of collection. This should slash a few more percent in your rates.
Now as a matter of industry practice, car loan interest rates are fixed for the life of your amortization. However, im not sure about the smaller banks (ex. Ps bank) so just ask em... If some banks will offer 1 yr fixing, 3yrs or 5 yrs, the shorter, the cheaper, downside we can never tell if rates will shoot-up on your 2nd year on-wards...
Personal advice: avail asap... Interest rates will go-up by next year simply because it cant go any lower... Bpi..