A payment you can understand.
Compare the full cost, not just the monthly payment. Use your real written offers.
How do financing offers work?
An offer may include interest, fees, and a set time to pay. Compare the APR, full amount paid, and late-payment terms. APR means the yearly cost of borrowing, including certain fees.
Is no interest the same as deferred interest?
No. With deferred interest, you may owe interest back to the purchase date if you do not pay the balance in time. Read the offer and ask the lender to explain it.
How do warranties and incentives work?
Ask what a warranty covers, for how long, and who handles a claim. Ask if labor is covered. Check any rebate with its official program before counting it in your budget. Eligibility and programs change.
Your next three steps
1Compare cash price and financed price.
2Read the APR, fees, and total paid.
3Keep the written terms and due dates.