Refinance Auto Loan?

I bought a car the other day and financed through them, but really it's through PNC or some shit. My rate is like 6.25, I think. What are the rates like right now for private auto loans? I called Pentagon Federal Credit Union, Wintrust, Capital One, Chase, Barclays, and AAA before going in and got quoted rates in the 6s too. What are refi costs for a car and is it even worth it? My payment's already pretty chill, but why not. Credit is ~790. Thanks homies

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With a 790 FICO your rate is >6? I'm with a credit union with a 780 FICO and my rate is 2.1%. Your interest rate seems way too high, I'd check with some other credit unions if you can get membership with them.

“The three most harmful addictions are heroin, carbohydrates, and a monthly salary.” - Nassim Taleb
 

This is CPO though. Volvo if it matters. 72 months. I got like 0.9% with my Kia but that was financed through Kia Finance. I don't know what's up with these rates, man. I don't know shit about car stuff. I don't understand why I can still get a 4.25 maybe 4.5 mortgage but they do me like this with the auto.

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CPO and Volvo don't really make a difference in terms of rates. Rates are mostly derived from your income and FICO. Your FICO is really high, so you should be getting a much lower rate.

If you're in SoCal check out Schools First. Elope some teacher/ school admin and you'll get awesome rates on auto and home. For reference mine is 60 mo, 2.1% interest, no down payment loan. Seriously, 100% financed.

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My wife is a teacher, but we're in Chicago. When did you get your loan? And what do you mean CPO doesn't matter? Rates on new cars are lower.

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The loan officer told me its simply "new" and "not new". Could be mistaken, I haven't researched it myself. I was happy with my rate so didn't really push back much. I got my loan about a year and a half ago.

“The three most harmful addictions are heroin, carbohydrates, and a monthly salary.” - Nassim Taleb
 

Environment has changed pretty substantially since then. Any of you guys buy a used car in like the last 2-3 months?

BTW BTW BTW for those interested: Volvo just changed their CPA warranty from 7yr 100K to 5yr unlimited. I bought 8 years unlimtied for like $2K. So now I have a pretty much new Volvo for 1/3 the price and an awesome warranty with unlimited miles. This changed literally a month ago.

and a dashboard hula girl for good luck

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Pay cash for your cars. We are financiers not stupid consumers. S/O Dave Ramsey.

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Why would I pay cash for anything when I have an IRR higher than everyone but a loan shark?

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