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Is overpaying the best option
Hi all,
I currently have a HSBC Personal Loan which I pay 420.00 a month, I'm currently overpaying monthly an additional £440.00, in the long run I would like to clear the loan down a little , then top it up to purchase a new car in a year or so.
I've noticed that the amount that I save "the interest rebate" drops quite a bit each month, as I take it this is based upon a saving spread across how many payments i have left.
As I will eventually look to top this loan up/ clear via another provider, would I be best not to make the over payments, and gain the most of the final interest saving,
Many thanks
Lee
I currently have a HSBC Personal Loan which I pay 420.00 a month, I'm currently overpaying monthly an additional £440.00, in the long run I would like to clear the loan down a little , then top it up to purchase a new car in a year or so.
I've noticed that the amount that I save "the interest rebate" drops quite a bit each month, as I take it this is based upon a saving spread across how many payments i have left.
As I will eventually look to top this loan up/ clear via another provider, would I be best not to make the over payments, and gain the most of the final interest saving,
Many thanks
Lee
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It depends on your APR and whether you're earning more in savings, If not, keep overpaying.
If you think it may be problematic applying for a new loan, you may be best off building your savings so you won't need to borrow again.0 -
No point in overpaying if you intend on taking out another loan - unless your interest rate is high. Just save the £440 a month and borrow less money when you want your new car.0
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Thanks, I can't see me having any problems getting another loan in the future, its my only debt/loan that I use to replace my car every two - three years.
I'll just start to put it away, as you say less to borrow in the future.0 -
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