Is this a fair Interest rate for new truck/new venture...?

Discussion in 'Trucker Taxes and Truck Financing' started by speedstickman, Jan 10, 2023.

  1. speedstickman

    speedstickman Bobtail Member

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    I'm starting a brand new trucking operation and looking to purchase a new semi truck. I don't have any business credit, and this would be my first truck/business. I'm using my personal credit score to get qualified (not a lot of big financing, but a high personal credit score) I understand interest rates are super high at the moment but I really dont have anything to compare to so im not sure if im getting ripped off ... Do you think 15% is a fair number for someone in my position? I'm putting about 15% down payment.

    Thank you
     
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  3. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    can you just bank more money and wait till the rates drop?

    i wouldn't start anything new with the chances of failure being high the first year, especially if you cannot earn/make enough to pay off that higher interest rate.
     
  4. speedstickman

    speedstickman Bobtail Member

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    I understand the risks...I have work lined up, and I've been in the industry for over a decade so I know what I'm getting into operationally. I completely get your point but I've already decided to give it a go and will assume the risks. Just trying to figure out if the rate is fair in this environment and in my position being a new venture
     
  5. '88K100

    '88K100 Road Train Member

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    WOW 15%,,ya id put more cash down or try another avenue to finance. I considering mortgage rates in US are around 5% should be able to borrow at 8%…
     
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  6. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    some of the average mortgage rates

    30-yr fixed......6.888%

    15-yr fixed......5.782%

    0 / 6 ARM.........7.094%

    or this

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  7. Todd727

    Todd727 Light Load Member

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    About the lowest truck rate I've seen was 9% and that is with a 820 credit rating and 100K down.
     
  8. Short Fuse EOD

    Short Fuse EOD Road Train Member

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    Try Paccar financial. I think my interest is like 5.8% With personal credit. My trailer is with business credit and is 8% at BMO.
     
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  9. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    yeah, but is that equipment of yours a first time purchase, for a new trucking company like the o/p....???

    that'll make a huge difference between the 2 of you
     
  10. Tb0n3

    Tb0n3 Road Train Member

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    Anybody else wondering why the OP needs a brand new truck? To me? It always seemed like the best idea to start with something older, but mechanically sound for much less money. Tractors these days are upwards of 160,000 for the low end.
     
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  11. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    they wanna go broke faster..???
     
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