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Before You Sign, Review This Checklist
Before you sign on the dotted line, you should review this list.
CAR SHOPPING CHECKLIST
Mileage Statement
• Has the mileage of your trade-in been entered?
• Are all the blanks filled out?
New Vehicle Mileage
• Is the mileage statement on the new car the same as on the odometer?
Used Vehicle Mileage
Power of Attorney
Finance Contracts
• Is the VIN number the same on the buyer's order and finance contract?
• Is the figure for the amount you intend to finance the same on both?
• Are the finance charges the same as you agreed?
• Are there other charges to which you have agreed?
• Check the other fees normally associated with a new car purchase.
• Is the annual percentage rate as agreed?
• Do the amount and number of payments reflect the total number of months you have agreed to pay?
Warranty Agreements
• Have you read the warranty?
• Do you understand what is and what is not covered?
• Are the agreed exceptions in writing?
• Has the warranty been signed by management?
• Did you receive two sets of keys?
• Have you received the owner's manual and maintenance record books?
• Has the dealership arranged for the license and registration?
• Do you have all registration records?
• Have your arranged for your insurance?
• Is your insurance form in the glove compartment?
Rates
See today's average rates across the country.
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Loan Type Today Last Week 30 Year Fixed 6.25% 6.27% 15 Year Fixed 5.77% 5.84% 1 Year ARM 6.14% 6.13% 30 Year Fixed Jumbo 7.30% 7.38% 5/1 ARM 5.58% 5.70% 3/1 ARM 5.44% 5.57% Source: Bankrate -
Loan Type Today Last Week $30K Home Equity Loan 7.64% 7.61% $50K Home Equity Loan 7.42% 7.40% $75K Home Equity Loan 7.69% 7.68% $30K HELOC 4.67% 4.66% $50K HELOC 4.38% 4.38% $75K HELOC 4.37% 4.37% Source: Bankrate -
Loan Type Today Last Week 36 Month New Car Loan 6.80% 6.80% 48 Month New Car Loan 6.84% 6.83% 60 Month New Car Loan 6.49% 6.48% 72 Month New Car Loan 6.32% 6.32% 36 Month Used Car Loan 7.14% 7.14% 48 Month Used Car Loan 6.84% 6.83% Source: Bankrate -
Card Type Today Last Week Balance Transfer 10.31% 10.03% Low Interest 11.01% 10.97% For Bad Credit 13.02% 13.12% Cash Back 11.47% 11.46% Business 11.10% 10.91% Airline 12.75% 12.69% Source: CreditCards.com
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