Take Over Payments
On A Car Loan - A Short Guide
Many car buyers find themselves in a situation where the car owner
insists that instead of simply paying them and buying the car, the
buyer take over their loan payments. When this happens you should
make a few steps to insure you will not pay more then you originally
intended to.
The first thing you should do is have a mechanic check the car.
This is good advice for all buyers, because if something is wrong
with the car you could insist the seller fix this before the transaction.
After the car is checked and you understand the repair costs you
will have to pay, you must calculate the total car cost, including
interest. It is important to note that the conditions you get for
the loan may differ from the condition the car seller got - depending
on your credit score. Obviously, if you discover that you will be
paying more than what you think the car is worth - you should not
sign the deal.
The third and maybe most important step is meeting a representative
of the bank or credit company that issued the loan. Try to re-write
the loan into your name. If the loan can not be re-writed, you should
write a comprehensive and clear contract between you and the car
seller. Be sure to notarize this contract and send copies to all
parties (including the loan provider).
good luck and drive safely. |