Greater Central Texas Federal Credit Union,
3305 E Elms Road
Killeen, TX 76542
Telephone: 254-690-2274
www.gctfcu.net

Tips To Lower Your Car Payment

Car loans are the most important monthly expense for a majority of people. People get attracted to new cars and usually follow the general trend of paying lesser amount as down payment and more monthly payments. In most of the cases, it is impossible for the car to be refinanced. One possible way out that can help you to lower your monthly car payment without even refinancing the car is private debt restructure.

  • Think of a solid reason to get a restructure. Often the lenders only grant these so called ‘hardship loans’ in the case of an emergency or financial crisis like medical emergency, bankruptcy or loss of a job.
  • Work out your own DIR or debt to income ratio. A high ratio will cause you to face tough times to make monthly payments. To calculate your DIR, divide all your monthly expenses with your gross monthly earnings. For instance, your income is $2000 and your monthly expenses (including the car payments) are $1000. So, your DIR would be 50 per cent, which is considered to be very high by the lenders.
  • Determine the current rate of interest on your auto loan. Make out what would be the interest rate that you can easily manage. It is very important to be very clear before you request for any modification in the rate of interest.
  • Drop a line to your lender to know about the hardship plan. Make sure that you put forward all the required documents in support of your claim like bank statements and income documents.
  • Make sure that all the proposals of the hardship plan are in writing and that the terms and conditions will be of assistance your present financial condition.
  • Be prepared to make changes in your personal budget and expenditure so that you are able to pay back a heavy car loan.

To avail cheap auto loans in Central Texas, contact us at Greater Central Texas Federal Credit Union. Our unique loan plans can assist you in getting lowest rates for auto loans. We can be contacted at 254-690-2274.

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GCTFCU Blog | How Do Credit Unions Work
Greater Central Texas Federal Credit Union,
3305 E Elms Road
Killeen, TX 76542
Telephone: 254-690-2274
www.gctfcu.net

How Do Credit Unions Work

Credit unions are financial cooperatives comprising of members who pool their money which is further used to provide loans, financial products and services, and demand deposits to one another. The income generated by a credit union is used for various projects and services that are in interest of community and members of the union.
On the surface, credit unions have many similarities with other financial institutions, but they greatly differ in their working. To understand the working of credit unions, let’s look at the following points:
  • They are owned by their members. Anyone who opens an account with a credit union, albeit a small one, becomes a partial owner. So, every member has an equal right to vote for the leadership position of the union. However, to become a member, one needs to qualify. For this:
    • You should live, work or worship in a particular city or area,
    • Be a member of a certain group e.g. the same college, armed forces, a church, etc.
  • You will have to fill out an application form, prove your eligibility, provide the name of a relative, employer or organization you work for and personal information such as your place of residence and work.
  • Thereafter you will have to choose the financial services you are interested in.
  • Once you are eligible for being a member of the credit union, the next requirement is to open an account with it.
  • Credit unions are federally insured or protected by National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF).
  • They consist of an upper management body which formulates strategies, makes policies and so on. This board generally comprises of elected volunteers.
  • Service precedes profitability in credit unions and this is the reason for which they offer competitive rates for their services and products.
  • Most credit unions offer savings and loan accounts to their members along with other additional products and services.
  • Credit unions provide services such as Checking Accounts, ATM Cards, Credit Cards, Auto Loans, Payroll Deduction, Direct Deposit, Notary Service, Mastercard Cash Advance, On-Line Access, Mastercard Gift Cards, Wire Transfer, ACH Origination, Bill Pay etc.
You can become a member of Greater Central Texas Federal Credit Union to avail the services offered. For more information, visit at 3305 E Elms Road, Killeen, TX 76542. You can also call at (254) 690 – 2274.

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