1 00:00:03,520 --> 00:00:05,674 Gah! Another breakdown. 2 00:00:05,674 --> 00:00:07,603 I really need to just buy a new car. 3 00:00:07,603 --> 00:00:09,944 I wish someone would loan me the money. 4 00:00:11,440 --> 00:00:15,589 Welcome to Loan Land, where wealth  beckons, and interest peaks!  5 00:00:15,589 --> 00:00:17,815 Whoa, that’s a whole lot of treasure! 6 00:00:17,815 --> 00:00:20,571 Uh, one car loan please? 7 00:00:20,571 --> 00:00:22,000 Not so fast! 8 00:00:22,000 --> 00:00:25,088 Before taking a loan, one should always shop around. 9 00:00:25,088 --> 00:00:26,720 Try to find the best interest rate, 10 00:00:26,720 --> 00:00:31,040 the best loan terms, the lowest fees and the best repayment options.  11 00:00:31,040 --> 00:00:34,240 Also be aware that there are different types of loans.  12 00:00:34,240 --> 00:00:36,938 A fixed-rate loan may have a higher interest rate, 13 00:00:36,938 --> 00:00:40,029 but the payments will be consistent, and easier to budget for. 14 00:00:40,029 --> 00:00:44,894 An adjustable-rate or variable-rate loan may offer a lower interest rate to start, 15 00:00:44,894 --> 00:00:48,973 but your monthly payments might increase as the interest rate fluctuates 16 00:00:48,973 --> 00:00:50,880 So, what are your rates like?  17 00:00:52,320 --> 00:00:54,630 OK, I’ll shop around. 18 00:00:54,630 --> 00:00:57,150 I think the rates are lower at my credit union.