The Lorry Loan Low-down
Need a ride sooner rather than later?
Some businesses need a truck to get started. Others need lots of trucks. Paying for all of that by yourself is brutal, even more so if you’re just starting out.
Getting a loan seems like a no-brainer solution, but there’s a lot to think about with truck financing. And for such a huge investment, you better think about it; the last thing you want to be doing is rushing headlong into the first lender you see, only to be stuck with a ball and chain you didn’t ask for.
Why choose LoanOptions.
Between the big banks and all the various lenders, looking at your options probably feels like you just got hit by a truck, or several. How do you pick out the best one?
LoanOptions is the tool for the job! Instantly find and compare over 60+ lenders in our loan marketplace, with all the info laid out to help you pick the best one quickly and easily. Using Ai technology this process takes seconds. Hit the ground running without any hassle!
If you’ve been around for a while, naturally people trust you a bit more. It’s the same for truck financing: businesses that have an ABN older than two years tend to get better deals from lenders, and don’t need to show proof of income or put in a deposit to get them. They might also have lower interest rates. It’s understandable, since trucks are so expensive, it sure is frustrating for aspiring entrepreneurs.
That doesn’t mean there’s no help if you’re a new business start up, but it’s an uphill battle if you don’t finance right. We’re in the business to make it easier for all our customers and we understand the struggle, which is why LoanOptions can find and compare truck loans that are friendlier to newer companies for you to pick out freely. Be smart and give yourself a better chance, let LoanOptions do the work for you!
Common sense dictates that buying a newer vehicle costs more than going for one that’s used and has racked up some mileage. But when you’re trying to get a truck financed, you might find that you’ll be saving next to nothing with an older model. What gives?
Simply put, older trucks are risky business. They might break down and need repairs (or just stop working altogether), and if they need to be repossessed, they’re not going to fetch much at auction. If you know anything about lenders, you know that they hate risk. They either just refuse to finance it, or pile on premium after premium to get payments sky high. In the end, you’ll probably be paying just about as much as you would for a newer truck.
If you’d still rather go for a “classic” model, LoanOptions’ comparison tool can show you lenders who aren’t as strict about truck age so you can get what you need.
Do We Have Your Interest Rate?
With all the moving parts that might go into a loan, your final interest rate is almost never exactly what it says on the tin. LoanOptions presents all of this information to you clearly for comparison’s sake. You’ll never miss the fine print again in your life with us!
Tax-deductible
Truck loans can actually allow room for tax deductions. As long as the truck is used for commercial purposes, any interest you pay on the loan is considered a business expense, which becomes tax deductible. Other avenues such as chattel mortgage and depreciation can provide room for further deductions.
Balloon payment?
Some truck loans offer an option called “balloon payment”. The amount you pay every period before the last is lower compared to normal, but then here comes the balloon–you have to pay a larger sum at the end of the loan. Most lenders let borrowers either refinance the balloon amount and continue periodic payments to keep the truck, or trade in the truck at a dealer to pay off the loan. Whether or not you should go for a balloon depends on your business’ finances, but it’s always good to have options.
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