i got a loan on my used boat last year. it’s a 2002 crestliner. the thing i will tell u is bank value on boats is pretty wack! don’t listen2 bank values just do your research and spend what u think is a good deal!
also…some of our members are able2 help u get loans on boats. i have read it in their thing below posts. hope 1of these guys help u out and get u in the right direction
In my opinion, if you can, join a credit union. If you are a Union Member,join Building Trades Credit Union. Interest rates are unbelievably reasonable. My boat was 4%,new. 1999 car 4.5%,Camper new 6%. Credit Unions are the best way to go. Never ever go through a dealership.
In my opinion, if you can, join a credit union. If you are a Union Member,join Building Trades Credit Union. Interest rates are unbelievably reasonable. My boat was 4%,new. 1999 car 4.5%,Camper new 6%. Credit Unions are the best way to go. Never ever go through a dealership.
My last boat loan experience was that boat loan rates were much higher than used car loan rates. I was fortunate enough to have paid off my truck prior to buying the new/used boat and borrowed against the truck to buy the boat. My credit union was very willing to work with me on that
Those are great rates and credit unions can be a great place to go. Some credit unions also will allow you to purchase with zero down which is less than the national marine lenders offering 10% to 20% down. Usually they will be shorter terms such as 6 to 10 years where the national guys are 15 years above $25k. Money down and shorter terms hopefully will prevent you from going upside down.
I am actually a boat loan broker and found this post in google. There actually can be quite a bit to getting a loan. Knowing your credit score and debt to income ration before you start is a very good thing. Don’t let everyone pull your credit. Make some calls first.