Getting The Ride You WantA common mistake you should avoid is motorcycle shopping before loan shopping. Search for an online lender or visit a local credit union. See what kind of loan amount you are approved for and at what interest rate before you fall in love with a certain bike. In most cases you are far better off having a loan approval in hand before you step foot in a dealership. Some dealers may offer what is known as a private label credit card. Harley Davidson financing, for example, of a bike is often in the form of one of these credit cards. On on-site approval process takes place whereby you are essentially approved (or denied) for a high-limit credit card under the Harley Davidson label. You may be given an introductory period of low interest or no interest, but these financing tools are set up to rack up a substantial amount of interest charges. Stay away from this type of motorcycle financing unless you are sure that you will be able to pay off the loan or move the balance to another place within a short time. You should look for more conventional loan sources in most cases. Whatever loan you procure, you want to make sure that a few basic things are included. The world of motorcycle financing is different than auto financing so not everything is as standardized. Try to insure that the features of your motorcycle financing mirror that of the typical automobile loan. Features to look for in your motorcycle loan are a fixed rate of interest for the life of the loan, the same monthly payments each and every month and clearly spelled out consequences of any late payments. It is important to remember that you should compare motorcycle loan rates to motorcycle loan rates and not to car rates. Again, do all the above homework prior to shopping for your dream bike. Be realistic about the difference between what you can get approved for and what you can afford. Set clear parameters and then enjoy the bike shopping experience, but more importantly, enjoy the bike itself. |
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