[pashi266]

I knew there was a similar thread like this somewhere here, but I don't remember seeing this below tip for anyone still looking to finance their new ride.

So, I was looking for the best rates near me and only the credit unions are having good rates compare to regular banks and dealer. I went on researching and I found this link https://www.depositaccounts.com/credit-unions/anyone-can-join/
You will find many credit unions who will accept anyone from anywhere to become a member...may need to pay small fee (donation etc)

I went with Alabama Credit Union I live in PA) and I got 2.24% for 48 months. My local CU offers 2.99.

Another tip: I was discussing with my dealer finance guy regarding some other stuff and he asked my about my rate and after I told him he said even their CU also giving the best rate 2.49% for 36 months (He actually gave me a much higher rate couple weeks ago)

 

[buton]

I wanted to do 60 months and interest are around 3.7 to 3.9 .. I might end up doing the subaru finance promotion of 3.5 at 60 month

 

[pashi266]

I wanted to do 60 months and interest are around 3.7 to 3.9 .. I might end up doing the subaru finance promotion of 3.5 at 60 month

FYI, the one I'm going with has 2.75% for 60 months.

 

[buton]

FYI, the one I'm going with has 2.75% for 60 months.

could you share name?

thanks

 

[pashi266]

could you share name?

thanks

https://www.alabamacu.com/Rates/Vehicle-Loan-Rates

Don't apply through the link...I believe you need to become a member first and then apply for a loan. I had to make a small donation ($10 or more) to 'Secret meal association' to become a member and then I applied for the loan. You can call them directly and get the info. All this process took me about a week. Too much time before our Ascents get to us :tango_face_wink:

 

[Stillmotion]

Wish I could add all of you as friends to the CPFCU that I belong to. Got in at a rate of .08 for 60 during a 'high speed chase' promo. Made by just a few days before the promo ended. Their standard new car rates start at 1.49.

If your are a member of the LE community, I believe you qualify.

https://www.cpdfcu.com/membership-join

 

[tariktik]

Here are rates in Omaha. But you would have to be a member and a direct deposit to get this rate:

https://www.metrofcu.org/all-rates

 

[Jim_in_PA]

I typically get pre-approved with PenFed before buying a vehicle. Sometimes the dealer will meet or beat and I'll give them that extra piece of the deal; sometimes they can't beat it. First Outback, they did; second, they couldn't come close in that particular time period.

 

[buton]

any advise for texas?

 

[Litemike]

Wish I could add all of you as friends to the CPFCU that I belong to. Got in at a rate of .08 for 60 during a 'high speed chase' promo. Made by just a few days before the promo ended. Their standard new car rates start at 1.49.

If your are a member of the LE community, I believe you qualify.

https://www.cpdfcu.com/membership-join

Do you mean .8% ?

 

[pashi266]

Do you mean .8% ?

That's what I'm wondering too...either way that's a heck of a deal

 

[pashi266]

any advise for texas?

Please check the link provided. I remember seeing rates lower than 2.75% in Texas, but didn't remember the name.

 

[Snowgirl]

Our credit union offered us 2.49 for 60 months. We are on VA/NC border. So far I haven’t found anything lower.

 

[Stillmotion]

Any members looking for a good rate...

If you are a police officer or a family member of a police officer in a federal police credit union you can apply for 1.49 for 60 months. Here is the link. I’m using it for my 2019 Forester. Available for a limited time.

https://www.cpdfcu.com/high-speed-chase

 

[SeattleSi]

The best I can find so far is PenFed @ 2.49 for 36 months, the rest seem to be in the 3.4x% for 48 and 60 months.

 

[Panther5150]

My credit union is 2.58% for most terms (up to 60) but since I am in LE I am going to try to contact that Chicago one. I am a DA not PD though so I don't know how finicky they are about branches or peace officer status.

 

[Alan Alonzo]

How about here in Southern California. I'm planning to get mine via Wescom credit union.

And also, it is wise to get pre-approved first before going to your dealer?

 

[apacman316]

How about here in Southern California. I'm planning to get mine via Wescom credit union.

And also, it is wise to get pre-approved first before going to your dealer?

I would get pre approved. Subaru rates in SoCal is 4%+. My wife works at LA Metro and was able to get 2.74 % for 60 months with 10% down (down could be done at dealership or with credit union). I would do the whole 10% down at the dealership with a CC to get points. My wife and I didn't know and we only did 1k.

https://www.ngfcu.us/rates/autoloanrates.aspx

GAP through them was $375.

 

[marktoby]

I would get pre approved. Subaru rates in SoCal is 4%+. My wife works at LA Metro and was able to get 2.74 % for 60 months with 10% down (down could be done at dealership or with credit union). I would do the whole 10% down at the dealership with a CC to get points. My wife and I didn't know and we only did 1k.

https://www.ngfcu.us/rates/autoloanrates.aspx

GAP through them was $375.

Could I paid off early in this credit union ?

 

[02rexwi]

Someone on here posted that their credit union was offering 2.74% at Commonwealth One in VA. I'm in WI and thought I'd try my luck applying there. Got approved for 2.74%, but one person there made it sound like there could be an issue with me becoming a member. Another person I talked to there made it sound like it's not a big deal as long as you have direct deposit.
Whoever posted that - Thank you very much! You saved me a bunch of interest I would have paid going through Chase at 3.5%.