Q&A: Is there anything i need to know about a bank loan?

Question by FlyingMattress: Is there anything i need to know about a bank loan?
Okay so im trying to get a bank loan cause im buying a car from a private owner, and i dont feel like i can trust the person im paying the car on! i need help in case there’s something im missing!? please help! thanks!

Best answer:

Answer by Dan B
It’s good that you are using a bank to finance the car. Why? Because the seller is (like most people) not well versed in financing. They don’t understand interest or how to track and document your payments.

Applying for a bank loan to buy a car is the same, whether from a private party or a dealership. But you have to be sure the car you are buying is worth what you are paying. The bank doesn’t care if the car is a piece of junk. If you are borrowing the loan value of the car, you’ll be stuck with the debt regardless of the condition of the car.

Before applying for the loan, check the paperwork on the car. Is the title clear of lien holders. The title must be the ORIGINAL, not a photocopy (which can be altered). Also, check the registration. The seller must be the same person on the front of both documents or the seller must have a power of attorney authorizing him to make the sale on behalf of the true owner. Also, the VIN# must be the same on the car, title and registration. Don’t accept a “typo error” as an excuse for the mismatch. There are no typos on these documents.

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