There is a price to pay for having less than perfect credit and that
price is reflected in down payments and interest rates. Those with
credit issues have to pay higher down payments and/or interest
rates. They end up paying more the same item or service than those
who have good credit. Below is a chart to help illustrate the money
you save by having good credit.
Example: $20,000 Car/5-year term
Credit
|
Interest
|
Payments
|
Total
|
Bad
|
15%
|
$475.80
|
$28,548
|
Good
|
5%
|
$376.60
|
$22,656
|
Difference
|
10%
|
$102.20
|
$5,892 |