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VelocityBronco
Just want to get someone else's thoughts on this:
I secured a loan at 3% interest at my credit union, its the best rate i've seen and was happy with that...I am putting 50% down on it, so payments and interest are not that bad.
But when I got home and talked with my wife, my mother-in-law offered to give me a 'personal loan' to pay for the Bronco, and I would just make payments to her/shared account, instead of the credit union.

What are your thoughts? To strange? I don't usually like to mix family and money...but it would save me a few $$ on interest.
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Mattwings
Mattwings
If it's not a financial hardship for her, why not?
VelocityBronco
VelocityBronco
@Mattwings It would not be. She is offering and did the same for my wife when she bought a car. It is just my hang-up on taking money/loan from family. I am very independent, so it feels weird for me.
stone_sloth
stone_sloth
The point here is that you really don't need her to do that because you're self sufficient, congratulations. However, she's doing you a solid favor in eliminating interest and that is awesome. Use that money for something else. Put your pride aside and do the smart thing, take the family loan. Your Mother-in-law obviously trusts you; however, a word of caution, pay it like you would a bank. Setup an auto pay with your bank account to pay hers. That way you can avoid any future family issues.
EcoBco
EcoBco
Honestly if it's going to save you money then I would go for it. As long as both parties are happy with the deal then everything should be good.
Mattwings
Mattwings
I agree, monthly payment is key. I have done it with my father in law in the past, we always paid him monthly, I would stick in chunks of $ when I had extra and paid it off well before it was due, still saved me a few $
VelocityBronco
VelocityBronco
It would be same here. Plan to pay it off way early. I don't like car payments...
I was happy with my paid off truck until Bronco came out...had to have it.
Mattwings
Mattwings
I don't think you are alone, I have never had a loan as large as my Bronco, I typically lease and then if I like it, buy. I was planning on buying my last F150, but the Bronco was a must have. Add to that a long story on a $50K commission that I never got and thus my $40k+ loan :(

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