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Balancing Your Loan Term and Monthly Car Payment
When you're getting a bad credit auto loan it may be tempting to take out the longest loan term your can. When you do, it…
By Meghan Carbary - December 17, 2020Ready to Build a Budget for Your Next Car Loan?
When it comes to getting an auto loan, it takes more than just deciding you want another vehicle. If you have bad credit, it can…
By Meghan Carbary - December 16, 2020Should 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, 2020
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