Balance transfers, loans, and card fees
How balance transfer fees, consolidation loans, and car dealer rate markups change what a loan costs. The fee and the end date are part of the price.
3 guides · about 24 minutes
- What does a balance transfer cost
What a balance transfer costs: the fee is often 3% or 5% of the amount moved, charged up front, and the low rate ends on the date in the offer.
8 min - Does consolidating loans save money?
Does consolidating loans save money? A lower monthly payment can still cost more if the new rate, the fee, or the term is worse than the debts you have.
8 min - What is a buy rate on a car loan?
Buy rate meaning: the lender’s quote to the dealer. The sell rate, or contract APR, can be higher. See what the markup costs.
8 min