With a little patience and a basic understanding of how the credit scoring models work, you can do little things to repair and maintain your credit score. We've got five small things you can do to build your credit score.
Continue ReadingWith a little patience and a basic understanding of how the credit scoring models work, you can do little things to repair and maintain your credit score. We've got five small things you can do to build your credit score.
Continue ReadingGetting a preapproval from a bank isn't always an option if your credit score isn't great. But if you can manage it there are possible benefits to getting a direct auto loan.
Continue ReadingYour income and credit score are typically considered two of the most important aspects of auto loan eligibility. Depending on the lender you're working with, how much available income you have may be more important than your credit rating.
Continue ReadingCombining one or more loans together is called loan consolidation. You can do this with auto loans, but it's not always a good idea. Here's what you need to know.
Continue ReadingFinancing a car and auto insurance go hand in hand. If you're financing a vehicle, you're required to carry full coverage insurance. If you get caught without it, it may mean being charged more for an insurance policy or it could lose the vehicle.
Continue ReadingAn amortization schedule outlines how your interest and principal are paid in a simple interest loan. Since most auto loans are simple interest, here's what to expect when it comes to interest charges and your monthly payments.
Continue ReadingWhen you're in Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you may have the option to reaffirm your car loan which means you could keep your financed vehicles. Here's how it works.
Continue ReadingIf your vehicle is completely paid off, and you're looking to get into another car loan, using your current vehicle's value as a down payment is a great idea.
Continue ReadingSo-called hidden fees may not be secretly tucked into a deal, but they can significantly raise the cost of an auto loan. There are plenty of small fees associated with car buying that you may not know about – many are standard, some can be negotiated, and others you may not have to pay at all.
Continue ReadingA repossession on your credit reports can make it tough to qualify for a car loan. However, there are lenders that overlook your credit reports – making it possible to get into a vehicle after a repo.
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