What is a car refinance?
Car refinancing in the UK is the process of replacing your existing car loan with a new one, usually with different terms. The goal is typically to reduce monthly payments, lower the interest rate, or adjust the loan duration.
You apply for a new car loan from a different lender or your current lender. This new loan will be used to pay off the remaining balance of your existing car loan.
The new lender pays off your current car loan directly, and you begin making payments on the new loan. The new loan comes with different terms, such as a lower interest rate, extended or reduced loan period, or altered monthly payments.
If interest rates have dropped since you took out your original loan, refinancing can help you secure a lower rate, reducing your monthly payments and the total interest paid over the life of the loan.
By extending the loan term, you can reduce your monthly payments, making them more manageable. However, this might increase the total interest paid over the term of the loan.
You might want to shorten or extend the length of the loan to fit your financial situation better. Shortening the term can save on interest but increase monthly payments, while extending it can reduce payments but may result in paying more interest.
If your credit score has improved since you took out your original loan, you may qualify for better terms and lower rates.
As an alternative, you can also take out a personal loan. Your possible expenses:
Personal loan calculations for 1 year (example)
| Amount, $ | Rate, % | Accrued %, $ |
| 5,000 | 8.00% | 217 |
| 5,000 | 9.00% | 244 |
| 5,000 | 10.00% | 271 |
| 10,000 | 10.10% | 547 |
| 10,000 | 11.10% | 601 |
| 10,000 | 12.10% | 655 |
| 20,000 | 12.20% | 1,322 |
| 20,000 | 13.20% | 1,430 |
| 20,000 | 14.20% | 1,538 |
| 25,000 | 14.60% | 1,977 |
| 25,000 | 15.30% | 2,072 |
| 25,000 | 16.30% | 2,207 |
Can I refinance a car with bad credit?
Yes, you can refinance a car with bad credit in the UK. Of course, it is easier for borrowers with a good credit rating to do this, but there are chances to refinance a car loan with a bad credit history. Refinancing involves taking out a new loan to pay off your current car financing, so it's worth looking for better terms - a lower interest rate or a longer term to lower your monthly payments.
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Details of companies offering the financial services:
Bank of Scotland
Head office’s address: The Mound, Edinburgh EH1 1YZ
Phone: +44 (034) 5721 31 41
Web-site: http://www.bankofscotland.co.uk/
Swift code: BOFSGB31
Reference number: 169628
Stock code: 0076540
ABN: SC327000
BSB: BOFS
Carvine
Head office’s address: 30 Oaktree Court Business Centre. Mill Lane, Ness
Phone: 0208-004-2811
Web-site: https://carvine.co.uk/
Halifax
Head office’s address: The Mound, Edinburgh EH1 1YZ
Contact center: 0345-720-3040
Phone: +44 (011) 3242 19 84
Web-site: http://www.halifax.co.uk/
Stock code: HALP
Lloyds Bank
Head office’s address: 25 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7HN
Contact center: 0345-300-0000
Web-site: https://www.lloydsbank.com/
Swift code: LBGTGB22
Reference number: 119278
Stock code: LLOY
ABN: 00002065
BSB: LBGT
MoneySuperMarket
Head office’s address: St David's Park, Buckley, Flintshire, CH5 3UZ, United Kingdom
Web-site: https://www.moneysupermarket.com/
Ocean Finance
Head office’s address: Marlowe House, Watling St, Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard LU7 9LS
Phone: +44 333-123-0022
Web-site: https://www.oceanfinance.co.uk/
Refused Car Finance
Head office’s address: Lakeside House, 30 Northumbrian Way, Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 6EH
Contact center: +44 191-718-0000
Web-site: https://www.refusedcarfinance.com/