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05-14-2005, 08:04 PM
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Tom, the Uber Disney Fan
2006 30' Safari
Orlando
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 4,693
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Has anyone financed a new AS lately?
We are planing our new purchase soon and wandered if anyone had purchased a new Airstream lately and fiananced through Thor Industries. What rates are they offering and what length of terms are available? Any other financing options offered through your dealer and were they competative?
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05-14-2005, 08:32 PM
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Cartoon Character
2004 34' Classic
On The Road
, U.S.A.
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 885
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Thor Credit is administered by E*Trade ...
You can call Thor Credit at 800-700-8467 and ask about any "Special Factory Programs."
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TrailerGypsies.com
WBCCI #3405 — Escapees #80360
I live the life I love and I love the life I live.
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05-15-2005, 12:43 AM
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USN/LAPD Retired
2005 25' Safari
North Las Vegas
, United States
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 850
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2005 Safari Financing
Hi there
I just purchased my first 25 ft Airstream Safari LS. After reading the RV Buyers Survival Guide, I opted to get my own financing and Insurance.
Went to the RV show in Pomona CA this month, fell in love with the Airstream. They were offering 7.99% interest and a $750 yearly insurance rate. After researching all over the internet. I found Essex Credit Corp. was offering 100% financing at 6.99. www.essexcredit.com
I also got my insurance with AON recreation Insurance. Cost for full replacement value: $279 for the year.
https://www.aonrecreation.com/quote/
With rates going up, I looked and tried those 5.75% guys. They wanted from 10 to 20% down to finance. For tax reasons, I wanted 100% financing.
Hope this helped.
Best regards,
Rick
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05-15-2005, 05:14 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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greetings all
if your credit is good and you have a relationship with a local bank, you can usually do better than the e trade or any of the in house plans. i purchased a 34 limited last month and financed with my local bank for 10 years at 5.75%..... after checking for the best on line rate, i went into the bank and they matched it without any problems.
everyones finances are unique but putting less than 15-20 % down on a new unit creates the risk of getting "upside down" within 2-3 years. doesn't matter if you keep em long term but frequent traders should watch this.
cheers
2air
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05-17-2005, 11:28 AM
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Tom, the Uber Disney Fan
2006 30' Safari
Orlando
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 4,693
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Thanks for the tips. I'll try these suggested financing options. I'll also try this insurance company. My insurer quoted me the $750 range also.
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05-17-2005, 11:52 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 103
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Tax write-off as second home!
I'm not sure about all the details of this, but my CPA writes off the interest on the Airstream loan as a second home. He says the criteria is that it's fully self-contained...that's about it. I had called my CPA on our way to purchase our AS to ask if this "rumor" was true. What a bonus!
Cherie
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05-17-2005, 01:51 PM
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Tom, the Uber Disney Fan
2006 30' Safari
Orlando
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 4,693
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KY Girl
I'm not sure about all the details of this, but my CPA writes off the interest on the Airstream loan as a second home. He says the criteria is that it's fully self-contained...that's about it. I had called my CPA on our way to purchase our AS to ask if this "rumor" was true. What a bonus!
Cherie
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I was aware of this tax benefit. As I understand it, as long as there is a toilet and a means for preparing food, you can write off the loan interest under the income limits, as they might apply. This allows sailboats, Moho's, TT's, second homes, etc. to be tax write-offs.
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05-17-2005, 08:08 PM
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Itowair
2004 28' International CCD
Clinton Twp
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 131
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To take tax credit for the loan intrest you must live in the trailer for at least two weeks a year, we have always taken the tax credit , it is considered a 2nd home.
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05-17-2005, 08:43 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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Here's an old thread which links to the IRS site with requirements...
Shari
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12-20-2005, 10:45 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2007 27' Safari FB SE
Scurry
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 139
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Yes to the tax credits; yes to the 2nd mortgage ineterest write off, yes to the two weeks per year criteria, yes to the sleeping, cooking, toiletry criteria...been using those credits for over 20 years. One day they will do away with that credit, but for now it's applicable to anything that you can sleep, cook, and relieve yourself in.
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12-20-2005, 11:45 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 28' International CCD
Willoughby
, Ohio
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 543
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Hello -
We bought a new 2005 28' International last year and got a 17 year loan at 6% at an RV show in Columbus - it was a show special. Our loal bank couldn't do better than 7.25%. Check the local RV shows (It's that time of year again) - maybe the banks have deals this year too!
Good Luck!
steve
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01-05-2006, 09:37 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2007 27' Safari FB SE
Scurry
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 139
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'06 RV interest rates reduced
My credit union emailed me last week with a quote of 5.75 % for 15 yrs on
a new airstream loan. I had asked them if they could beat the 6.25% offered by Essex.
They got us pre approved so we're waiting 'till the RV show in Feb when the new floor plans arrive at our local dealership to make our decision on which
to go with.
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01-05-2006, 10:02 AM
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Moderator
2004 30' Classic Slideout
Fenton
, Missouri
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 10,403
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brow324
My credit union emailed me last week with a quote of 5.75 % for 15 yrs on
a new airstream loan. I had asked them if they could beat the 6.25% offered by Essex.
They got us pre approved so we're waiting 'till the RV show in Feb when the new floor plans arrive at our local dealership to make our decision on which
to go with.
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I'd go for that if I were you. That's an excellent rate since you are below in some cases what home loans are going for right now. I think my loan with Thor was in the 6.5 or so range. How long is that rate guaranteed for? Will it stand till Feb?
Jack
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STL Mo.
AIR #56 S/OS#15
'04 Classic 30' S.O.,'03 GMC Savana 2500
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01-05-2006, 10:04 AM
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Rivet Master
1994 30' Excella
Currently Looking...
Milwaukee
, Wisconsin
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 1,935
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There was a great article in the Good Sam magazine this month about financing RVs and being upside down on the payments and value of the RV. I would recommend it to anyone thinking about financing an RV.
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Forest River Forester 2501TS
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01-05-2006, 10:09 AM
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Moderator
2004 30' Classic Slideout
Fenton
, Missouri
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 10,403
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chaplain Kent
There was a great article in the Good Sam magazine this month about financing RVs and being upside down on the payments and value of the RV. I would recommend it to anyone thinking about financing an RV.
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I haven't read the article yet, but that is a risk when you stretch out a loan that far, especially when it's a loan for total purchase price. I know some auto dealers are now selling an insurance plan that protects you from an upside down situation in case of loss of the vehicle.
From a lending situation, (I used to be in banking), RV loans are probably one of the safest loans made. Folks consider RV's their homes and when crunch time comes, they will skip the payment on the car, credit cards, etc., but not the payment on the home and the RV. Delinquency percentages on RV's are much lower than automobiles and trucks.
Jack
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STL Mo.
AIR #56 S/OS#15
'04 Classic 30' S.O.,'03 GMC Savana 2500
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01-05-2006, 10:49 AM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 899
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Minnie,
We recently, November 12th, bought a new 2006 Bambi QuickSilver at our new Colorado Springs Airstream dealership, Intermountain Coach thru Roger Pruter. We went thru Thor for finance. Our rate was 7% for 15 years. Checking with our local credit union, they were 10%, OUCH! Good Luck.
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01-05-2006, 11:23 AM
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Rivet Master
1992 34' Limited
Falls Church
, Virginia
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 945
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Wow, so glad there are NEW AS owners....
Wow,
So glad to see that there are NEW AS owners that are keeping the obsession alive! It seems that there are more than a lot of finance rates, terms and etc... Hey, they gotta eat too. Just not by taking $ out of my wallet.
We went the 'paid for' route. Bought used for that very reason. Couldn't really "see" having a payment, especially on something that depreciates so significantly from the git go. Of course, I now don't get that tax writeoff several have mentioned - that's OK. I just go camping instead!
Everyone enjoy your unit, go camping, and spend as much time with your family as you can - they grow up and it all goes so fast that it makes my head spin!
Ciao, have fun and be safe!!!!
Axel
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01-05-2006, 01:25 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2005 25' Classic
Pelham
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 445
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Hi, we got a 2005 25' classic last year with a dealer finance through Bank of America for 5.5%.
I am so glad we did this because the people we have met through the New England unit have been the best!!!
We are so looking forward to the start of the new camping season.
Have fun, that's what it's all about!!!!
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06-03-2007, 03:28 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2008 20' Safari SE
Colorado Springs
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 31
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PRC RV financing
Has anyone heard of or used a company called PRC RV financing?
I saw an add online offering 4.49% interest. link: RV Financing - Low Rates
Didnt find much more googling for company info.
mp
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07-21-2007, 06:57 PM
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E Pluribus Aluminus
2008 34' Classic S/O
1967 22' Safari
2005 30' Classic
Land Of Enchantment
, New Mexico
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,300
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Rates sound to good to be true... unless it's buying through their RV dealership... then they can mark it up... I didn't like the way they skated out of answering "who we are" - sounds like fast salesmanship talking. They make claims but don't back it up with proof:
" In fact we are owned by one of the top RV dealers in the country and we know what it takes to get deals done and have the remarkable creativity to make it happen."
Thing is, to find out anything, you have to send 'em personal info. NEVER a good idea... Seems kind of fly-by-night...
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WBCCI 7005 * AIR 9218
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