First time boat buyer... Financing questions...
I'm pretty new to the performance boating community, and have been bitten by the bug to purchase my own boat.
I don't want to (and cannot afford) to buy a crazy, $100k rig. Probably going to be looking at late 80's, early 90's Stingers, Scarabs and the like... Somewhere in the $30k range. Here is my financial situation: I am a 676 with transunion (bureau shows a couple perfect car loans, some old paid CC collections and an unpaid medical collection.) I have lived at my address for 2 years and do not pay a mortgage or rent. I make approximately $50k-60k per year and have paystubs to prove it. My only debt is my car which is a $423 payment. I will have a cosignor/partner with similar or slightly better credit. My questions are: Is it possible that I will be able to finance a boat of that age? Does it sound like we would qualify for a loan? If so, what 'ballpark' term and rate would this type of boat qualify for? What approximate downpayment do you think would be required? I know that is a lot to digest in one post, but anything anyone on this site can do to help is greatly appreciated. Look forward to seeing you guys on the water. Chris |
Chris,
It sounds like we would be able to do something for you. Application is very simple, just click on my link here on OSO. Term is 15 years for anything $25,000 and above. Rate is going to vary a little bit as you are going to fall in to tier 3 or 4 pricing based on your credit score but the good news is for the size loan you are looking at, a minimal difference in rate will not make a huge difference in the payment. Give me a call if you have any questions. Thanks. |
Thanks for the response, LR... I appreciate it. As I get closer to pulling the trigger, you will be the first to know and I will PM you when I apply. Any approx idea of rate (won't hold you to it) based upon the info I have provided so I could throw together some ballpark payments on my computer?
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Rates are based on, among other things, the loan amount - the more you borrow, the better the rate. At $30,000 and a sub 680 score, it is likely you will be in the area of 10.50% which will put you at $11.05 per every $1000 financed. Hope this helps.
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what are the rates right now for 80k and 720+ credit score? if rates differ per term state that as well, ex. 15yr and 20 yr with the above info
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Rate is affected by a number of things besides credit score such as hp, down payment, etc..., but right now for $80,000 rates could be as low as 6.99% fixed. 15 or 20 year term does not affect the rate as banks figure the loan will only be on the books for an average of 39 months.
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Question
Is there a year range or AGE of boat you will not finance?
I am looking at late 80's ealry 90's Scarabs in the 45-65 K range. Good Credit. Thanks in advance! Randy [email protected] |
Early 80's is fine. I can handle that.
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Loan Ranger!
I think you will earn my business. I was reading that many banks will not loan on a 20+ boat. I am looking for a 1987ish Wellcraft Scarab 38 KV. I have some 401K B+C Retirement and savings to dip into to pay cash but if the terms were right I will borrow. So if Credit is good, plenty of good Credit history could I get a 60K loan for 15 years? Many thanks in advance! Randy [email protected] |
Credit unions are a good alternative. Good rates and they will do older boats. The more important issue on older boats can be getting affordable insurance.
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