Car loan
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Car loan for a new car
There are times when you need a new car sooner than you thought. Perhaps your current car is no longer reliable, you require a vehicle for a long commute, or your family situation has changed and you now need more space when heading out for the weekend. Whatever the reason, the KBC Car Loan allows you to quickly and easily make the switch to a new car online.
Easily calculate the fixed monthly amount for your car loan online with KBC Mobile or KBC Touch, and if you’re happy with the result after working out your car loan for a new car, you can finish applying for it online.
A fixed-rate car loan
The KBC Car Loan offers a fixed interest rate, so you always know where you stand. You’ll never have to deal with changes to the interest rate during the term of your loan, so you can rest assured that you’ll pay back the same amount every month without any surprises.
In addition, when you take out your car loan, we provide a clear overview of the monthly repayments for the entire term of your loan. This allows you to keep track of things and you know how much you’ve already repaid. Whether you opt for a shorter or longer term, you can expect flexible conditions to suit your financial situation, leaving you to focus on enjoying your new car with a loan that perfectly suits your budget.
Car loan calculator
If you know how much you need to borrow, you can easily work out your monthly repayments with our car loan calculator.. The amount you repay each month depends on how much you want to borrow and the period over which you wish to repay the loan.
If you need help working out what period to repay the loan over, see our guide to choosing the best repayment plan for you.
Should you borrow from your bank or get an interest-free* loan from your car dealer?
During promotional periods, car dealers advertise interest-free car loans. It might seems like a dream deal at first glance, but there may be a catch or two: perhaps there’s no extended warranty, it turns out you have to pay extra processing fees, or you may not be able to negotiate any other discounts. That’s why you should always look at the other terms and conditions rather than just comparing interest rates. You can read about how to do that in the article below:
*Consider this example before buying a car with an interest-free loan
The cost of a new car can easily reach 20 000 euros. If you take out a loan at an interest rate of 3.49% to buy it, you’ll pay 698 euros in interest over 36 months, which means you’ll save 698 euros if you opt for interest-free loan. But as mentioned above, the chances of getting any additional discounts are slim. You should definitely look into this, because dealers often offer discounts of 3 to 19%. In this example, that would amount to a discount of between 600 and 3 800 euros. In other words, you may be saving money when you opt for a standard car loan.
More on a car loan
The best term for you depends on how much you want to borrow and how much you can afford to pay back each month. The longer the term, the less you'll have to pay each month and the easier it will be to pay off the loan. The shorter the term of your loan, the more you'll have to pay each month, but you'll pay it off sooner and also end up paying less interest. At KBC, you choose what you prefer to do.
There are a few legal constraints that apply to the term of a loan (these are automatically built into the loan calculator).
| Amount borrowed (in euros) |
Maximum term (in months) |
|---|---|
| Up to 2,500 | 24 |
| Up to 3,700 | 30 |
| Up to 5,600 | 36 |
| Up to 7,500 | 42 |
| Up to 10,000 | 48 |
| Up to 15,000 | 60 |
| Up to 50,000 |
72** |
** only for cars not more than three years old
A new car quickly depreciates in value, so we recommend keeping the term of your loan as short as possible. As a novice driver, it's often the case that you haven't taken out any other loans, but you are more at risk statistically of damaging or writing off your vehicle in an accident. It's worth remembering that, while you've lost your car in this scenario, you will have to continue paying off your loan. You can, however, limit that risk by taking out comprehensive insurance at KBC.
When you declare your work-related expenses, you can claim the interest on your car loan against your tax.
Your car loan will be paid to you:
- When your car is delivered
- After KBC receives the relevant signed documents and proof of investment (order form or invoice)
- By crediting the account from which your monthly repayments will be made
You start paying off your car loan one month after it is paid to you. All subsequent payments are made on the same day of the month on which you made the initial repayment.
Example illustrating when repayment is to made
Suppose KBC makes your loan available to you on 25 March. You will then start repaying your loan on 25 April, with all subsequent repayments scheduled for the 25th of the month.
Account for repaying the loan
If you already have a current account at KBC, you can repay your loan from that account provided you're the sole or joint holder of the account.
The account for repaying the loan must be the same as the one into which the loan was paid.
If you don't have an account at KBC, you can also pay off your loan by direct debit from the account you hold at another financial institution.
We’ll be happy to help. Our web page on how to go about selling your car provides a list of tips and things to remember, such as a model contract of sale.
Our KBC Touch and KBC Mobile apps let you easily work out and apply for your car loan. You get the same low interest rate as you would at our branches.
