Best Strategies to Finance Your Tesla Purchase

Very few people have the funds necessary to purchase a vehicle of any variety outright. Most have to finance their vehicle purchase to afford it at all. Given that even the lowest-end Tesla models go for approximately $30,000, it is necessary to look at which financing options are available for your Tesla purchase.

Consider Your Credit Score

Few would ever have guessed that a three-digit number could have such an impact on their lives. However, that is precisely what the credit score represents. It is a three-digit number that has a major impact on your ability to borrow the money you need to purchase a car.

There is technically no minimum credit score requirement for a Tesla purchase. However, you should anticipate that you will need at least a decent credit score to obtain financing. Creditors want to work with people that they know will pay them back. This means that they will spend a significant amount of time considering your credit score before lending you the funds necessary for a Tesla purchase.

You can borrow the money necessary for a Tesla purchase from your bank. If you choose to do so, you will need the following information:

• The bank's name

• The lienholder's contact information

• The precise loan amount

This information should be provided to Tesla so they know exactly who you are borrowing the money from.

Borrow From Tesla Directly

It is possible to purchase a Tesla via an in-house financing company with Tesla itself. The company provides a seamless and straightforward process for those seeking financing for their Tesla vehicle directly on its website:

To finance your vehicle with a loan or lease, you must submit a credit application. After placing your order, sign in to your Tesla Account to confirm your delivery details, complete your payment information, and begin the credit application. To purchase a vehicle with a loan, you will need to select your financier and provide underwriting information such as your social security number, phone number, and residence and employment information to complete your credit application.

You can get a quick decision about if you are approved for financing or not for your Tesla vehicle. After all, you want a quick answer so you know if you qualify for the Tesla that you are applying for today. If you are not able to receive financing from Tesla directly for any reason, you may try a third-party lender to help you obtain the funds you require to get the Tesla vehicle that you want.

How Much Should You Expect to Pay?

It is reasonable to ask yourself how much you might anticipate paying for your Tesla. The better your credit score, the less you will pay in interest. Other factors help determine the monthly payment that you must make for your Tesla. For example, you should think about the length of the loan term that you are looking at. The longer the length of your loan term, the less you will pay each month. However, it means it will take you longer to fully pay off the vehicle.

The final factor to consider is how much the original price tag is for the Tesla vehicle that you have opted to purchase. The more expensive the model, the more you will have to pay each month.

How to Get a Tesla if You Don't Have Good Credit

Not everyone has made perfect decisions related to their finances in the past. Those who have made some errors earlier in their life about how they handle credit might struggle to borrow to buy a Tesla. However, they should rest easy and understand that it is still possible to get their hands on a Tesla.

A couple of things that might help someone with a less-than-perfect credit score get their hands on a Tesla include:

Accept a Higher Interest Rate

Those with lower credit scores will need to accept the fact that they must look at accepting a loan with a higher interest rate. The higher interest rate is necessary because the lender is taking a greater risk on someone with a lower credit score than they would with someone with a better credit score. If you still think you can make the payments, then this might be acceptable regardless.

Work With a Co-Signer

A co-signer can put their name down on loan papers for a Tesla with you. They are putting their name and credit on the line when they do this. You should be respectful of what they are offering you by doing this. At the same time, this may make the lender far more willing to lend to you than they would have otherwise.

Comparison Shop Lenders

There is no question that comparison shopping between different lenders is an ideal way to find the best possible rates. Not only can borrowers potentially get a better interest rate on their loans, but they might also get qualified for a loan when they might not have otherwise.

These are a few of the things to take a look at if you have had a rough credit history in the past. You might have made some mistakes in how you handled your money before. However, you can rebound and put yourself in better shape to obtain the financing that you require moving forward.

Increase Your Down Payment

Finally, one strategy that you can use to increase your approval odds for financing your Tesla is to put down a larger down payment than you were prepared to put down before. The larger your down payment, the more that you have at risk with the loan that you have borrowed. Therefore, the lender can rest assured that you have more on the line and are more likely to avoid default if you have placed a large down payment on your Tesla loan.

Do what you can to increase the amount of money you put down for a Tesla purchase. This might mean working for several months to save up the funds required to put down a significant down payment. Do whatever you need to do to increase your stake in what you are purchasing.

There is something special about owning a Tesla, and you should do everything you can to make it happen. Take each step deliberately and carefully to get the financing you require to own a Tesla.

-------This article is partly excerpted from MarketWatch.