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How Much Should I Put Down On A $20,000 Car?
The amount of money you put down on a vehicle comes down to your credit situation and the cost of the car, among other things.…
By Meghan Carbary, Automotive Content Editor - February 15, 2022How Much Should I Put Down On A $40,000 Car?
The amount you put down on a $40,000 vehicle depends on a few different factors, such as the lender you're working with and your credit…
By Meghan Carbary, Automotive Content Editor - February 2, 2022Does Inflation Make it Harder to Get an Auto Loan?
Inflation doesn't make it harder to get an auto loan in every situation. However, as a bad credit borrower, those rising costs can make loans…
By Meghan Carbary, Automotive Content Editor - January 24, 2022Can You Buy a Car With a Learner's Permit?
As long as you’re paying with cash, you can certainly buy a car with a learner’s permit, as well as title and insure it. However,…
By Megan Foukes - December 7, 2021What Documents Are Needed for Trading in a Car?
If you’re thinking about trading in your car for a newer one, you may be wondering what documents you need to bring with you. While…
By Megan Foukes - November 24, 2021Can You Make a 50% Down Payment on a Car?
If you want to, you can definitely make a 50% down payment on a car if you have the cash. It's uncommon, but as long…
By Megan Foukes - November 24, 2021Can a 16-Year-Old Buy a Car With Cash?
A 16-year-old can buy a car with cash, but an auto loan is out of the question until the teenager is 18 years old. A…
By Bethany Hickey, Content Manager - November 22, 2021How Old of a Used Car Will a Bank Finance?
Typically, a bank won’t finance any vehicle older than 10 years, even if you have good credit. If you don’t have great credit, you may…
By Meghan Carbary, Automotive Content Editor - November 12, 2021Payment Deferment Options With Bad Credit
Manufacturers sometimes offer payment deferment incentives, such as no car payments for the first 60, 90, or even 120 days of a loan. Borrowers with…
By Bethany Hickey, Content Manager - October 8, 2021Buying a Used Car Under $10K
When you need a cheap car it's common to set a benchmark price, and many borrowers choose $10,000 as theirs. When you're shopping for a…
By Meghan Carbary, Automotive Content Editor - October 5, 2021
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