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In PE, what should I know about negative equity roll-in for car loans?

In Prince Edward Island, rolling negative equity into a new car loan means that the outstanding balance from your previous vehicle, which exceeded its trade-in value, is added directly to the principal of your new car loan. This significantly inflates the new loan amount from day one, leading to higher monthly payments and a longer repayment term, ultimately increasing the total interest you will pay over the life of the loan. From a Canadian auto finance perspective, especially looking towards 2025, lenders will scrutinize the overall Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio, often capping it around 120-135%, as excessive negative equity increases their risk. This practice can create a challenging cycle of debt, making it harder to build equity in your new vehicle and potentially leaving you "upside down" again sooner. It's crucial for consumers in PE to understand that while it offers immediate relief by consolidating debt, it comes at a substantial long-term financial cost, making it highly advisable to pay down any negative equity separately if at all possible before financing a new vehicle.

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