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Should I Get Pre-Qualified or Pre-Approved for a Car Loan?
Whether you should get pre-qualified or pre-approved for an auto loan comes down to your credit situation. A pre-qualification can help you take out the…
By Meghan Carbary - December 10, 2020Should I Finance or Pay Cash: Car Buying
If you have some cash in your pocket, it’s tempting to just pay for a car outright. There are definitely benefits paying for a vehicle…
By Bethany Hickey, Contributing Writer - November 24, 2020Do Car Dealers Only Look at Your Credit Score?
Getting an auto loan certainly means that a car dealer, or, more specifically, the lenders they're signed up with, are looking at your credit score.…
By Meghan Carbary - November 19, 2020Is It Safe to Buy a Car on Facebook?
Buying a car online is becoming more popular in recent months due to the global COVID pandemic, and the desire for social distancing. But what…
By Bethany Hickey, Contributing Writer - November 16, 2020Is a Delayed Down Payment a Good Idea?
If you’re trying to get an auto loan but you don’t have a down payment, some dealers may tell you not to worry about the…
By Bethany Hickey, Contributing Writer - November 10, 2020Can 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, Contributing Writer - November 4, 2020The Important Parts of Your Car Loan Paperwork
There's a lot of paperwork involved when you’re financing a car, and it can be hard to know what you’re even looking at if you’re…
By Bethany Hickey, Contributing Writer - October 26, 2020Playing it Credit Smart With a Used Car Loan
While the idea of buying a used car can make some people hesitant, there are benefits to seeking a used auto loan over a new…
By Bethany Hickey, Contributing Writer - October 22, 2020Buying a Car From a Private Seller With a Loan
As a borrower with credit challenges, it may seem like a low-cost car loan for a vehicle from a private seller is the way to…
By Meghan Carbary - October 7, 2020Reasons to Buy a Pre-Owned Car
Many people feel uneasy about the idea of purchasing a used car. For bad credit borrowers, though, they’re a great way to save money, build…
By Bethany Hickey, Contributing Writer - October 5, 2020
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