Low Interest Rate
The interest rate that a borrower pays for the financial product is one of the most important indicators of the suitability of a financial product. The interest rate is determined the lender and often depends on the borrower’s credit score at the time of the application. Some financial products have a fixed interest rate for the entire term, while some others have an adjustable interest rate that can fluctuate both higher and lower. Depending on the value of the underlying financial product, a difference of a few percentage points could end up saving the person hundreds of dollars over the entire repayment term.
Reasonable Terms
The repayment terms of the financial product must also be considered before making a decision on which one to choose. Some financial products are written for a period of several months while some others are repaid over several years. Financial products with longer terms generally have lower monthly payments but cost more when interest charges are factored in. Shorter terms translate into less paid in interest, but higher payments are required to pay down the principal within the time frame allowed.
Reputable Lender
Having a low interest rate and reasonable terms are great, but to ensure that everything about the financial product and the repayment terms are on the level, the borrower should choose a reputable lender to obtain their financial products from. Using the internet, a borrower can quickly find important information about the lenders they are considering, including news articles and customer reviews about their business practices. If much of the information found on a particular lender were negative, it would be best for the borrower to save themselves the potential headache and choose another lender with a better reputation.