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By Damian Sofsian


Buying a boat is a major financial decision. Even if you have enough money to purchase one in cash, it would not be a sound move. There is no telling where else you may need to use that cash. A wiser move is to put that money in the bank and apply for a boat loan instead. While your money earns interests, you are already enjoying your boat and paying only the minimum amount due per month.

Getting a loan has been made fast and easy. Several lenders or financial agencies have sites on the Internet. They can process your request for application in as fast as a week. And, they are flexible in terms of repayment schedules. Repayment terms for boat loans may be set from five years to as long as twenty years, depending on how expensive your boat is. They may also help design a convenient repayment schedule. You may be given the option to get either a fixed interest rate for the duration of the term or stake a risk and go for an adjustable interest rate.

As it is with lending institutions, these lenders charge a boat-loan-processing fee. The amount varies, but the standard practice is to charge percentage of your loan amount. Most will also require a down payment that would range from ten to twenty percent of the cost of the boat. Others may only require about five percent or lesser amount as down payment. You may also have to allocate an amount for a boat surveyor. Banks and even some of these online lenders will require an appraisal of the boat first. They may also want you to pay any liens put against the boat, such as unpaid docking fees.

Always consider many different financial institutions first. Then, create a short list of those that can offer you more flexibility. This way, you can get the best package and repayment schedule.

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