A captive auto lender is a finance subsidiary of a car manufacturer. In some cases, working with a captive lender is ultimately easier than working with other finance companies or borrowing through your bank or credit union.
Continue ReadingA captive auto lender is a finance subsidiary of a car manufacturer. In some cases, working with a captive lender is ultimately easier than working with other finance companies or borrowing through your bank or credit union.
Continue ReadingHave you ever heard the saying “knowledge is power?” That phrase is certainly true when it comes to car buying. The more information you know about the situation you’re getting into, the better. Here are some common tactics to watch out for, and some methods to help you get the best deal you can when it comes to car buying – even with bad credit.
Continue ReadingEvery year, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) releases its Hot Wheels report, identifying the top 10 most stolen cars across the US. Records haven’t shown improved numbers like these for 50 years. Here’s a look at 2017’s most stolen vehicles.
Continue ReadingHow do you define a real car loan? Often, when people think of a “real” loan they’re thinking of a personal loan or a car loan from a direct lender. But do these work when you have bad credit? And are they the only types of loans out there?
Continue ReadingUsage-based insurance examines driving habits, such as speed, miles driven, time of day and hard braking, to determine insurance rates. These factors are most commonly measured using a plug-in telematics device provided by an insurance company.
Continue Reading‘Tis the season to be spooky, but having no credit can be downright scary. These “credit ghosts” haunt the world searching for lenders to no avail, because these borrowers don’t have any credit history to indicate how they might handle a loan.
Continue ReadingBorrowers need to know where they stand when financing is on the line. It’s always a good idea to be aware of your credit score and how it’s calculated. Having a working knowledge of common credit terms can make the world of credit easier to navigate.
Continue ReadingThe auto lending landscape is undergoing a change which may impact your ability to qualify for a car loan. Here's what's happening and what you can do if you need a car in this changing market.
Continue ReadingOften, people opt to buy and sell their cars privately rather than through a dealership. As with every car sale – private or dealer-based – there are certain risks and rewards involved. In Florida, the process can be simple as long as you know what you’re doing.
Continue ReadingHigh risk car loans – also referred to as second chance auto loans – are loans for people who struggle with bad credit, or don’t have any credit at all. High risk auto loans don’t actually involve any risk on your part, but they can come with a big reward.
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