09/05/2026
π€― HOW CAN SOMEONE HAVE A LOWER INTEREST RATEβ¦ BUT A HIGHER VEHICLE PAYMENT?
It sounds backwards β but it can absolutely happen.
That's what we're breaking down in today's Financing Tip Saturday Morning Minute. π°π
Your interest rate is important, but it's only one piece of the financing picture.
Here's a simple example:
π Person #1 finances a $40,000 vehicle
π» Person #2 finances a $60,000 vehicle
Person #2 could have a lower interest rate and still end up with the higher payment because they're borrowing considerably more money.
Loan length can change things too.
π A shorter term will generally mean higher payments than spreading the same amount over a longer period.
That's why comparing your payment or interest rate to your friend's, neighbour's or co-worker's doesn't necessarily tell you who got the βbetter deal.β
There are simply too many other factors involved.
π‘ Don't compare just one number β look at the complete financing picture.
π₯ Check out today's Morning Minute with Steven for the quick explanation.
π Here's today's question:
When you're shopping for a vehicle, what's the FIRST number you normally ask about?
π° Payment
π Interest rate
π Vehicle price
π Loan length
Let me know in the comments!
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Have a great Saturday, enjoy your long weekend and drive safe! π
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