Saving your money and being able to pay cash for things is great, but it is not always an option for everyone, especially for extremely large purchases like buying a jet or yacht. Luckily there are tons of loans and financing options available for all kinds of different things that will help you to make the purchase you want to make and pay off the cost over time. Here are some of the most common examples of large purchases that you may need to take a loan out for.
A House
Perhaps the most obvious one on this list and the first thing that comes to most people’s minds when they think of a purchase they would need to take out a loan for is a home. No matter where you live, houses are expensive and prices are only increasing over time. Taking out a loan and paying a monthly mortgage makes the large expense much easier to manage, and almost anyone with a decent credit score will be able to take out some type of loan. Talk to your bank first to see what they think might be an option for you.
A Car or Truck
Next to homes, cars are probably the second largest purchase most average people will make in their lifetimes. Though typically much less expensive than houses, not everyone is able to save up enough money to pay cash for a car. Luckily most new and used dealerships offer financing options and you should be able to find one that will work for your situation.
Plastic Surgery
Plastic surgery, unlike other types of medical surgery, is considered cosmetic and therefore elective. Because of this, medical insurance won’t cover most types of plastic surgery so you will be responsible for covering the costs yourself. Depending on the exact surgery, the total can be tens of thousands of dollars. For many people this is not feasible, but they don’t want to wait to go under the knife.
This is where financing options come in. Talk to your plastic surgeon to see what kinds of payment plans they may offer, and then try asking your bank or a company that specializes in such things, like Care Credit.
Special Toys
If you want to buy some other type of “toy” that is out of the range of what you can afford out of pocket, you may be wondering about financing. The good news is that getting financed for a yacht or aircraft or any number of other less common things is still pretty simple.
Of course, a loan for a large purchase for a special toy that is not a necessity will be more difficult to obtain than a loan for something like a home or car, but depending on how much money you make and what your credit score is, it’s still definitely possible. You can talk to the seller or a specialty loan officer to find out more information.
If there’s something you want to buy but don’t know how you’re going to afford it, don’t stress! There are tons of options available to borrow money and make payments over time.
Additional resources
- Buying a home? Use a home loan calculator to know your options
- Common house flipping mistakes that lead to a loss
- How to select a home loan