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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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Salvage title vehicles are often sold at a fraction of their former value, so if you come across a deal that seems too good to be true, the car could have a salvage title. Not all salvage title vehicles are lemons, but there are some significant risks to consider before you buy one. In particular,
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There’s nothing quite like the thrill of buying a car, especially if it’s brand new. Over the past few years, however, carmakers have faced the pandemic and several other major challenges that threw the industry for a loop. While some of those issues have improved, car buyers aren’t out of the woods quite yet. Let’s
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If you’re facing a financial emergency and can’t cover this month’s car payment, a deferment on the loan could buy you some breathing room. It’ll come at a cost, but it may be worth it to avoid the possibility of repossession. Can You Defer a Car Payment? Loan deferment is a temporary suspension or reduction
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Buying a car delivers plenty of thrills, but can it also help improve your credit? Auto loans can positively or negatively affect your credit, depending on whether you make your payments on time and repay the loan in full as agreed. Experian’s State of the Automotive Finance Market for the second quarter of 2023 reports
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When you’re shopping for a car loan, you’ll want to figure out how much car you can afford, how much money you can put toward a down payment and the monthly payment amount you’re willing to pay. You also shouldn’t overlook the role that your credit card debt can play. Lenders consider your existing debt
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Funto Omojola writes for NerdWallet. Email: fomojola@nerdwallet.com. The article What are Car Subscriptions? originally appeared on NerdWallet.
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Shannon Bradley writes for NerdWallet. Email: sbradley@nerdwallet.com. The article What Is a Captive Auto Lender? originally appeared on NerdWallet.
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There are several reasons to consider refinancing your car loan, but once you’ve done it, you may wonder whether you can do it again. You can refinance a car loan as many times as you want—there’s no set limit. That said, refinancing your car loan multiple times can have some negative consequences for your wallet
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Shannon Bradley writes for NerdWallet. Email: sbradley@nerdwallet.com. The article Using an Individual Development Account to Buy a Car originally appeared on NerdWallet.
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If you leased your car in or around 2020, there may be light at the end of your car lease. Strong used-car values can create positive equity, leaving lessees with a bit of leverage as they contemplate their next move. Although car appraisal firm Edmunds says used car values are softening in 2023, prices remain
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