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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 5.02% 4.98% 15 Year Fixed 4.55% 4.54% 1 Year ARM 3.93% 3.92% 30 Year Fixed Jumbo 5.89% 5.86% 5/1 ARM 4.18% 4.09% 3/1 ARM 4.73% 4.95% Source: Bankrate -
Loan Type Today Last Week $30K Home Equity Loan 8.35% 8.30% $50K Home Equity Loan 8.21% 8.16% $75K Home Equity Loan 8.24% 8.19% $30K HELOC 5.22% 5.20% $50K HELOC 4.95% 4.93% $75K HELOC 4.96% 4.94% Source: Bankrate -
Loan Type Today Last Week 36 Month New Car Loan 6.67% 6.69% 48 Month New Car Loan 6.79% 6.81% 60 Month New Car Loan 6.83% 6.86% 72 Month New Car Loan 6.12% 6.26% 36 Month Used Car Loan 7.15% 7.21% 48 Month Used Car Loan 7.02% 7.09% Source: Bankrate -
Card Type Today Last Week Business Credit Cards 9.49% 9.49% Low Interest Credit Cards 11.65% 11.65% Balance Transfer Credit Cards 12.07% 12.07% Cash Back Credit Cards 12.08% 12.07% Reward Credit Cards 13.29% 13.29% Instant Approval Credit Cards 13.32% 13.32% Source: CreditCards.com
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