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Why Tesla sales have tanked and why the price will keep dropping

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At the end of your lease period, you have the option of paying a balloon payment on the vehicle (that is the cost of the vehicle depreciated in alignment with the government schedule), refinancing the vehicle to continue paying a monthly rate or, in some circumstances, just handing the car back. And in some cases that works.

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Tesla offering 1.99 per cent finance on Model 3

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The offer is available for finance terms up to five years and is not eligible with balloon repayments. According to Stratton Finance , a balloon payment is a “lump sum owed to the lender at the end of a loan term after all regular monthly repayments have been made.”

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HP Car Finance – Ultimate Guide

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PCP vs. Leasing PCP (Personal Contract Purchase) Lower Monthly Payments : PCP generally has lower monthly payments compared to HP. Balloon Payment : At the end of a PCP agreement, you have the option to make a balloon payment to own the car or return it.

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Toyota launches subscription-style service for its new electric vehicle

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A chart shown on the Toyota Australia pricing configurator notes the vehicle rental payment for the South Melbourne (3205) example as 80.36 per cent of the total lease payment, making the $1473.80 per cent interest with a 40 per cent ($28,800) balloon payment would cost approximately the same, at $1480 per month.

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How a novated lease could put cash back into your pocket

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A typical novated lease is offered for anything from one to five years, at the end of which you can choose to extend your lease, return the car back to the leasing company or make a final ‘balloonpayment and buy the car outright.

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How does dealer finance work?

CarExpert

The loan may or may not include an upfront deposit, or a ‘balloon payment’ – a one-off lump sum you agree to pay your lender at the end of the loan term. ” In most cases, loans offered by a car dealer originate from a third-party finance company and are repackaged for the car buyer.

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5 Reasons Why You Should Finance Your Next Car

Ultimate Car Blog

Car finance deals like Personal Contract Purchase offers low payments and lots of flexibility at the end of the deal. You can choose to pay the balloon payment and keep the car, hand the car back to the dealer or use the value of the car towards another car on PCP.

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