Financing your first big ticket
Dealers charge whatever rate they can get away with
For ratings stick to the yearly edition of Consumer report
Heads up for the buyer
The banks, more risk, more rate
Know your budget and stick to it
Down payment isn’t a lock
Employment offer
FTB, finance first, buy and negotiate second
Don’t give up
Financing has many sources
Referral letters will help
Cosigners are the best answer
Recourse dealers
Improve the risk
Buy here pay here may be the last choice