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Low Interest Rate vs Well Known Lender

The lowest interest rate is coming from RateSetter - a company I've never heard of.
A slightly higher one is available from Sainsbury's.

Borrowing £15,000 for a car (perhaps only £14,000 if the interest charge reduction seems worth it).

Should I pay slightly more interest and go with a well known company or go for the lowest interest charged and it come from a company I haven't really heard from?

Comments

  • artyboy
    artyboy Posts: 1,552 Forumite
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    You're the one borrowing the money, so provided it's from a regulated company rather than Larry the Loan Shark, why on earth would you care if it was a big name?
  • Nebulous2
    Nebulous2 Posts: 5,635 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Getting the best rates can be very competitive. Regardless of the advertised rate you might find yourself offered a higher one. 
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