Used Motorcycle Loans

 

In general, a used motorcycle compared to the same model as a new motorcycle will be convincingly less expensive than the new option. The exact price depends on the brand, the exterior and interior condition of the bike, the actual credit history of the client, the state, the country and the season.

The interest rates of used motorcycles loans vary with the length of the term and if it was purchased from a registered dealer or not. For example, on a 36 to 47 month loan term, a used motorcycle, bought from a dealer will receive a 9.15% interest rate, while the same bike in the same condition bought from a non dealer could receive and interest rate of up to 9.95%. Comparatively, a 48 to 60 month interest term rate will rise to a phenomenal 10.68%, more than a one percent increase from a term only 10-15 months shorter. The interest may not appear to be costing the consumer enormous sums of cash, but when calculated over time it does add up and it is a smart idea to take this factor seriously into account.

A used motorcycle loan will cover approximately up to a maximum amount of $25 000, or 80% of the product depending on which is the least amount. This will also differ in the case of poor credit history or from one dealership to the next.