What is hire purchase?

With a hire purchase agreement (HP), the finance is secured against the value of the car. This means you won’t officially own the car until your last payment has been made. You’ll need to buy your car from a dealership that’s been approved by your chosen lender, then you’ll pay for your car in monthly instalments plus interest over the agreement term. Some lenders will need you to pay an initial deposit at the start of your agreement.