When does financing/a car loan make sense?
For vehicles that are more than 5 years old and preferably have a stable value. Financing (we also call it a car loan) also works for vehicles from the 90s or even for cars with veteran status.

How does financing work and what are the obligations associated with financing?
With this form of financing, too, the contractual basis between the lender (in our case Cembra Money Bank AG) and the borrower (you) forms the cornerstone. In contrast to leasing, however, the vehicle belongs to you from the start of the contract. You can modify it according to your own taste, because you amortize the vehicle to a residual amount of CHF 0.-. This means that you do not have to return the vehicle after the end of the contract.
Financing can be concluded for periods ranging from 6 months to 6 years. Likewise, it is up to you whether or not to pay a deposit when signing the contract, and the age of the vehicle does not matter. There is also no comprehensive insurance obligation on the part of the insurance company (although it is still advisable in many cases) and you can cover as many km per year as you like. There is no special financing label in the vehicle registration document.
When it comes to financing/car loans, you also have the option at any time to withdraw from the contract early, to temporarily amortize a larger amount than contractually agreed, or even to sell the car.
The amount of the monthly financing installments depends on the purchase price, the term, the interest and the amount of the down payment (if desired). Compared to the form of leasing, the interest charged is somewhat higher in the case of financing, since the financier bears a higher risk here. On the other hand, as a borrower, you have much more freedom.
Lending is prohibited if it leads to over-indebtedness of the consumer (according to Art. 3 UWG).
What documents are required for a financing application?
In order to be able to submit the financing application to the financing provider on your behalf, we need to see your valid ID, your passport or your residence permit. You must also tell us the contents of the financing application (personal information, employer, income and fixed expenses).
What is the probability that the funding provider will approve the application?
You have a good chance of a positive decision on your financing application if you have completed an apprenticeship and are in permanent employment, have a clean record (no debt enforcement or the like) and have no other leasing or financing obligations.