Archive for the ‘Credit’ Category

How do I calculate a monthly finance charge?

Monday, February 8th, 2010

marbledog asked: I'm starting a small business, and I would like to offer financing to my customers, but I'm unsure of how to calculate monthly finance charges based on APR. For instance, if I financed $700 at 20% APR over 24 months, how would I calculate a customer's monthly bill? ...

How quickly can I finance a car after my bankruptcy is discharged?

Saturday, April 12th, 2008

Chelsea B asked: We are filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, and it is due to be discharged by May. How long after that can we finance a car for a decent rate?

How does the finance person from the dealership I bought my car make his money?

Friday, April 11th, 2008

timmyliao2001 asked: Here is the deal. I kind of got taken from a shady Persian gentlemen who did the financing for me at my local Honda dealership. So he got me for a higher interest rate, lied to me so I would purchase stuff like extended warranty and gap insurance. ...

What exactly is a finance charge, and under what circumstances will I need to pay one?

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

X-Malleus asked: Pretty much exactly what the main question says. I have no idea what a "finance charge" is. For instance, would I be charged a finance charge if I charged a purchase, and then paid the balance immediately? Any additional information that could be given ...

What happens if a finance company never repossesses a vehicle that has been discharged in bankruptcy?

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

lucky asked: What happens if a finance company never repossesses a vehicle that has been discharged in bankruptcy? No payments have been made in 14 months...Bankruptcy discharged in June of this year. Finance company has our current address and phone number.