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Sometimes. You'll have to read the lender/borrower agreement or contract. It's in the small print. yes and not just car loans

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Q: Is there a penalty for paying off car loans early?
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What types of personal loans are available from Commonwealth Bank?

Commonwealth Bank offers personal loans for buying a car, paying off debt, or taking a vacation. The specifics of each of these loans can be found on their website.


Can I pay an extra monthly car payment to speed up the pay-off, like on my mortgage?

Yes, if you are paying of a car loan, there is no penalty for paying over your monthly payment. However if your monthly car payment is on a lease agreement you will have to refer to the terms of your lease as to what is allowed.


Does paying off a car loan within a couple of months raise your credit score?

No. Paying off an installment loan early causes no increase in your score. Installment loans are opened for a set amount, with terms of repayment at a set amount. This is what (ideally) both the lender and credit scoring software are looking to see: That you understand this concept and will pay the loan back over time, on-time. That translates to no appreciable benefit for paying early. However, it is (sometimes) possible to reap monetary benefits. Most installment loans are fixed rate loans. You borrow $X at X% and will pay back the full amount regardless of when you pay. But, if you happen to obtain a compounding interest installment loan (similar to a mortgage loan), there may be significant savings in paying off early. So, while this wouldn't help your credit score in any way, it might save you some $, if you have that specific type of loan. You should be able to find out by reading your loan documents or calling your lender. You may also have a pre-payment penalty. That's another good reason to read your loan docs thoroughly.


What are some benefits of an auto loan early payoff?

The biggest advantage to an early auto loan payoff is that you will save yourself a ton of money in interest. The more you can pay early will go to the principal, thus lowering your overall interest. You will pay less in interest and pay your car off sooner. Watch out for early payoff penalties in the fine print. Not all loans have penalties, so paying off early can be a really good idea.


Can a personal loan be added to a car loan.?

As far as I know Personal Loans are completely different from Car or Auto Loans and they can not be added to Car Loans.

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You bought a car for 17366 your loan is for 72 months you owe 12561 Can you pay it off sooner an will you get charged for paying it off before the 72 months?

Most car loan terms allow the loans to be paid off early without penalty. This is what would happen if you sold the car before the end of the loan, for example. It is possible that the loan was written to include a penalty, however.


Can you pay a car loan off early?

If your loan is fixed, you could pay your loan off early but you would not benefit from it because you would still be paying the same amount. And there are some loans that you will be penalized for paying off early. Please check the terms of your loan.


When is it right to start paying a student car loan?

Well, there is no such thing as a "Student Car Loan", but there are student loans and there are car loans. Both are serious financial obligations that accrue interest, so you should start paying them as soon as possible.


Will I save money by paying off my car loan early?

When it comes to car loans you want to always make extra payments, whether it be an extra 20 bucks here and there. This will go to principle rather then interest. That way you are not paying only interest on your loan, and you are not gathering interest.


Why are car loans always secured with collateral?

The car can always be repossessed if the owner stops paying off the loan.


Can car loans be paid off early?

It is possible to pay of car loans early, however you need to make sure that you do not have to pay for prepayment penalties if you decide to go this route. Some loans will make you pay extra for trying to pay it off early, so just double check that.


Can you end a car insurance early?

Answer yes but in some states you may have to pay a penalty.


What types of personal loans are available from Commonwealth Bank?

Commonwealth Bank offers personal loans for buying a car, paying off debt, or taking a vacation. The specifics of each of these loans can be found on their website.


Can you end a car lease early for a new one?

yes you sure can but i believe there will be some kind of penalty for ending it early.


We want to terminate our company car leases early. What penalties might we be facing?

In most cases, your contract with the car company will state what the penalty is. The penalty will differ depending how much time remains on the lease.


What is the best excuse if you return a rent a car late?

It really doesn't matter. You'll be paying a penalty fee, either way.


Can I pay an extra monthly car payment to speed up the pay-off, like on my mortgage?

Yes, if you are paying of a car loan, there is no penalty for paying over your monthly payment. However if your monthly car payment is on a lease agreement you will have to refer to the terms of your lease as to what is allowed.