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expired Posted by sdStu • Feb 24, 2022
expired Posted by sdStu • Feb 24, 2022

PenFed Credit Union: Auto Loan Refinance on 2021 Models, Pay 1.79% APR + Earn

for Loans $10K+

$150 Bonus

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PenFed Credit Union (Locations) Offers its Members: 1.79% APR on a Auto Loan Refinance from Another Institution for 2021 or Newer Car Models. Additionally, Earn $150 Bonus on Auto Loan Refinance of $10,000 or More.

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  • Offer Terms:
    • You must be a PenFed Credit Union member to qualify for this offer. You may become a member of PenFed Credit Union by opening a $5 PenFed savings account.
    • The auto refinance rebate of $150 is eligible on loan amounts of $10,000 and greater and must be refinanced from another institution. Applies to refinance loan applications funded between 02/12/2022 and 4/15/2022.
    • The $150 rebate will be deposited to the membership share savings account within 90 days of the loan disbursal date.
  • Refer to forum thread for additional deal discussion. -slickdewmaster

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PenFed Credit Union (Locations) Offers its Members: 1.79% APR on a Auto Loan Refinance from Another Institution for 2021 or Newer Car Models. Additionally, Earn $150 Bonus on Auto Loan Refinance of $10,000 or More.

Thanks community member sdStu for sharing this deal

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • Offer Terms:
    • You must be a PenFed Credit Union member to qualify for this offer. You may become a member of PenFed Credit Union by opening a $5 PenFed savings account.
    • The auto refinance rebate of $150 is eligible on loan amounts of $10,000 and greater and must be refinanced from another institution. Applies to refinance loan applications funded between 02/12/2022 and 4/15/2022.
    • The $150 rebate will be deposited to the membership share savings account within 90 days of the loan disbursal date.
  • Refer to forum thread for additional deal discussion. -slickdewmaster

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Holy crap u just saved me $250 a month. Thank you
16% AND early payoff fee?! Do you bank with the Corleone family?
You do not (and should not) pay closing fees on a car finance / refinance (with the possible exception of government fees for a new title being issued, which should be $50 or less in most areas and many lenders don't even charge you that). YMMV.

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Feb 24, 2022
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Krayzie916
Feb 24, 2022
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Quote from PedroR :
Holy crap what a terrible rate! Was GM forcing their financing as a condition of purchase, like Porsche is doing?
No i had 4 car loans at the time so i took what i can get. I know everyone on SD has an 850 credit score and makes $500k+ a year, but i've had rates over double that in the past, so 9 isnt even that terrible to me lol.

On the bright side i paid $62,500 for it brand new in July and carmax already offered me $90k for it used 2 weeks ago and it's taking every piece of me not to pull the trigger

Also, was thru wells fargo not Ally (GM).
Last edited by Krayzie916 February 24, 2022 at 12:49 PM.
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Feb 24, 2022
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FatalError69
Feb 24, 2022
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Would only save me $21 per month on a 2020 model vehicle. Rates aren't as good unless 2021 model or newer.
Feb 24, 2022
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MinnieMint
Feb 24, 2022
101 Posts
Quote from JiNaMoN :
interesting - does DCU offer the highest discount for electric cars?
Not just EVs but any vehicle that gets above 35 mpg so it includes most hybrids too. The discount also stacks with the Plus Relationship discount for an effective rate of 1.24%. The Plus discount requires monthly direct deposit and autopay from their free checking account (no fees) which is pretty simple. A brand new auto loan could potentially get a better rate, but DCU's is the lowest I've seen for a refinanced efficient vehicle.
Quote from qmcquackers :
Probably asking more in forum like this than I should, but any brief feedback would be helpful

Im looking to get a new car soon. Ive found that its much cheaper to lease-to-buy with my past car (couldnt afford the financing to buy outright at the time). Just about to finish paying that one off and now I need to upgrade

Would one recommend I apply for pre-approval before going to the dealership? Should I go through this site to try first? My local CU said their best rate offered right now was around 2.7 (700+ credit) and then up from there
If you plan to go to the dealership within a week or two of applying, then it would a good idea. Hard inquiries within a short period for the same loan get treated as one inquiry for the purposes of credit score (although this is contingent on the dealer and bank/CU pulling the same bureau). However, if you do get pre-approved, don't let the dealership know you have an offer from your bank/CU until after the price is finalized.
Feb 25, 2022
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SiennaDeer8270
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Quote from kida182001 :
I never had to refinance a car before so no experience with one. Bought a new car some months ago with over 4% rate so thinking of refinancing. I do have experience with personal loans, and they all require some kind of fee to close the loan. Obviously, not as much as a home financing, but still you have to pay something, whether the fee is nominal or not. Nothing wrong with my question.
Exactly. Get out of here shahere and go promote your serial home refinancing elsewhere. I'm sure your followers are getting screwed big time with your advice now that rates are skyrocketing. Poor SDers that actually listen to you.
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KrimsonDemon
Feb 25, 2022
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0% loans are so hassle free though
Feb 25, 2022
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RyanR9526
Feb 25, 2022
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I've used penfed in the past for loans but applied for a car loan recently and they wouldn't give me close to their best rate even with excellent credit. I got a much better rate elsewhere. Their banking portal is also stuck in 1999. It always pays to shop around.
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BargainShopper101
Feb 25, 2022
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Seems tempting! I got a 2.69 from NFCU...

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Feb 25, 2022
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Koobles
Feb 25, 2022
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"PenFed internal refinances and loans originated from 3rd party partners are not eligible for this promotion. "

What does this mean?
Feb 25, 2022
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MBis
Feb 25, 2022
985 Posts
Do they offer refinancing on loans over 100K?
Feb 25, 2022
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MBis
Feb 25, 2022
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Quote from RyanR9526 :
I've used penfed in the past for loans but applied for a car loan recently and they wouldn't give me close to their best rate even with excellent credit. I got a much better rate elsewhere. Their banking portal is also stuck in 1999. It always pays to shop around.
Could you share who gave a better rate?
Feb 25, 2022
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karrun
Feb 25, 2022
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Quote from Puppyburger :
Wow, dropped my loan from 16% interest to 3.99 and cut payment from $369 to $171 and only added 12 months of extra time.

Damn good deal, will still pay the $370 to pay off early but super nice

16%!!! Did you finance like 10 years ago? Haven't seen those rates in decades.
Feb 25, 2022
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SupacatNV
Feb 25, 2022
332 Posts
Nice! Dropped my used car loan from 3.49% to 2.59%. That was easy and with the $150 bonus this is a great deal. Thanks!
Last edited by SupacatSF February 25, 2022 at 11:18 AM.
Feb 25, 2022
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mtbmtb01
Feb 25, 2022
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They also have 24 month cd's as a rate of 1.25%
Although this rate overall sucks, it may be the best deal available for shorter term cd's right now
Feb 25, 2022
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ShinnS
Feb 25, 2022
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Is lease buyout considered a refinance?

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Feb 25, 2022
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NickelAndDime007
Feb 25, 2022
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Quote from ShinnS :
Is lease buyout considered a refinance?
Yeah, did this like 3-4 years ago
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NickelAndDime007
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Quote from JiNaMoN :
interesting - does DCU offer the highest discount for electric cars?
They do. However, they just declined me for an auto refi and my FICO score is 740+

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