Following the recent credit crunch, car buyers are not as confident about getting an auto loan as they once were. However, according to an article in SFGate, more people are getting approved these days. The reason for more people hearing those coveted words – “Your loan has been approved” – is due to a new… [Continue Reading]
What to Do If Your Car is Repossessed
2009/11/27 By Leave a Comment
One of the unfortunate consequences of financing your used cars is that there is a chance that you fall behind on the payments. Of course, none of us intend for that to happen. We like to make our payments and keep our bills in order. But the circumstances of life often prevent this from happening… [Continue Reading]
More Auto Financing Terms You Should Know
2009/11/13 By Leave a Comment
A few weeks ago, we introduced some basic auto financing terms to help you know what sales representatives and lending institutions are talking about when getting a car loan. Here are some more of those terms that may come up when you decide to finance your next used vehicles. Book Value The book value refers… [Continue Reading]
Don’t Forget the Insurance When Buying Your Next Car
2009/11/13 By Leave a Comment
When many consumers are financing their next used car, they often compare the monthly payments to their paychecks. They then look for the most expensive car they can afford. Unfortunately, they do not consider other auto-related expenses like maintenance, insurance and fuel. If you are like this, we would like to offer some ways to… [Continue Reading]
Four Things You Should Know about Credit Scores
2009/11/06 By Leave a Comment
When you start thinking about auto financing, you should know what your credit score is before you start shopping around. The more you know about credit scores and your particular score, the better decision you can make regarding how much you can afford and your interest rates. Here are some quick facts about credit scores…. [Continue Reading]
Getting the Most for Your Trade-In
2009/10/28 By Leave a Comment
If you plan on financing or even buying another used car, you probably want to get the most money for your trade-in. Luckily, there are some things you can do to increase its value and reduce the cost on your next vehicle. 1. Clean it inside and out. A clean car is worth more than… [Continue Reading]
Auto Financing Terms You Should Know
2009/10/28 By Leave a Comment
When you go to the dealer lot expecting to finance one of the used cars, you may get lost in the sea of financing jargon. If you know some basic terms, you can understand what the sales representative is telling you so you feel better about your purchase. Here are some auto financing terms you… [Continue Reading]
Auto Financing for Consumers with Bad Credit
2009/10/14 By Leave a Comment
How many times have you thought about going to finance one of the used cars you see at a local dealer and decided not to try because of your bad credit? If you’re like many buyers, you’ve probably done that several times. But your bad credit no longer needs to be a hindrance for you… [Continue Reading]
Three Ways to Save Money for Buying a Quality Used Car
2009/10/08 By Leave a Comment
Can you imagine the feeling of walking into your used car dealer and buying one of the best used cars on the lot with cash? Since used cars are often a fraction of the cost of new cars, buying one in cash is actually a reachable dream. Here are some ways you can save up… [Continue Reading]
Auto Financing Options
2009/03/02 By Leave a Comment
If you’re looking for a new or used car, chances are you are going to need to get auto financing. Times are tough right now, and so some lenders may be a little bit tighter with their auto financing than they were in the past. Knowing what options you are going to have will help… [Continue Reading]