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When your auto lease term is over, you generally have the option to buy the car instead of returning it to the dealer or leasing company. If you can’t afford to pay cash for the vehicle, an auto lease buyout loan can provide the funds you’ll need to purchase your leased vehicle when the term […]
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Electric vehicles (EVs) continue to rise in popularity, making up 8.35% of new car purchases in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024, according to Experian’s State of the Automotive Finance Market report. But, as rising vehicle prices and high interest rates make buying a new EV potentially cost-prohibitive, many car buyers are turning to leasing
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If you’re in the market for a used car, there’s a good chance you’ll choose to take out an auto loan. Roughly 42% of used vehicles are financed, according to Experian’s State of the Automotive Finance Market report from the second quarter (Q2) of 2024. The average used car payment in 2024 is $525, which
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On average, borrowers with subprime credit scores had an average interest rate of 13.18% on new car loans and an average used car loan interest rate of 18.86%, according to Experian’s State of the Automotive Finance Market report from the second quarter (Q2) of 2024. If you have bad credit, you’ll likely receive a higher
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In 2024, more new electric vehicle (EV) buyers are deciding to lease rather than buy: 46.6% versus 36.8%, according to data from Experian’s State of the Automotive Finance Market report from September 2024. The reasons consumers are preferring to lease could be many. For instance, leased EVs have a lower monthly payment on average, Experian
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If your car needs repairs that you can’t afford to pay for upfront, an auto repair loan can help you finance the costs. Although it’s a commonly used term in marketing, an auto repair loan is actually a personal loan that you use to pay for auto repairs. Loan amounts and repayment terms vary, so
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It may sound too good to be true, but getting a car loan with a 0% annual percentage rate (APR) is possible. However, not everyone will qualify for no-interest financing, you’ll still be responsible for other costs and 0% APR loans may only be available on certain makes and models. If you’re in the market
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When it comes to getting a car loan, you typically have two main choices: a bank (or credit union) or a dealership. While dealer financing has its perks, financing through a bank or credit union allows you to sidestep the dealer as a middleman and secure a loan before heading to the dealership. One strategy
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Car loans allow you to borrow a lump sum of money to buy a vehicle now, then repay the loan over time. Because a car is likely to be among one of the biggest purchases you make, knowing how to secure financing is key. While you can speed up the process by having the dealer
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Your credit score is a critical factor in determining your eligibility for an auto loan and your potential interest rate and other loan terms. On average, a new car buyer with an excellent credit score can secure an average interest rate of 5.25%, but that average jumps to 15.77% for borrowers with poor credit scores.
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Refinancing a car loan involves replacing your current loan with a new one, usually with a different lender. It can make sense to consider refinancing if you qualify for a lower interest rate, you need a lower monthly payment or you want to tap some of the positive equity you’ve accumulated. Current refinance rates range
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An auto loan is a type of financing that can make it possible to purchase a vehicle, such as a car or truck, and pay it off over time. The average auto loan balance among consumers has been steadily climbing across the country in recent years. In the third quarter of 2023, the average loan
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The average car loan term is 68.48 months for a new car and 67.41 months for a used car, or close to six years, according to Experian data. The average length of auto loans for new and used vehicles has remained fairly steady since last year, reflecting the continuing popularity of longer-term auto loans. While
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It’s generally best to work on improving your credit before applying for a car loan if you’re thinking about buying a car and have bad credit. If time isn’t on your side, however, it’s important to take steps to evaluate your situation and budget and make yourself as attractive a borrower as possible. Steps to
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Want to get a new car? Unless you have enough cash to buy it outright, you’ll have to finance it with a loan or lease it. A car lease allows you to use a car for a period of time at a set cost per month plus some additional fees. When the lease ends, you
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Buying a car can be both exhausting and exhilarating. But once the excitement fades, what are your options if you change your mind about your new vehicle? You generally can’t return a car you just bought, but there may be some exceptions if the car is a lemon, the dealership has a return policy or
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Buying a car is one of the biggest and most important purchases of your life. Therefore, it’s important to carefully weigh the various aspects of the purchase, including how much of a down payment you should make if you’re taking out an auto loan. The size of your down payment can affect your loan in
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Shannon Bradley writes for NerdWallet. Email: sbradley@nerdwallet.com. The article As Car Incentives Return, Here’s How to Find Them and Save Money originally appeared on NerdWallet.
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Shannon Bradley writes for NerdWallet. Email: sbradley@nerdwallet.com. The article Auto Deals and Incentives: What to Know originally appeared on NerdWallet.
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Funto Omojola writes for NerdWallet. Email: fomojola@nerdwallet.com. The article 17 Black-Owned and Black-Led Banks Offering Auto Loans originally appeared on NerdWallet.
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