Many people are in the dark about their credit because they assume you have to pay to see it. Not true. There are many ways to check your credit score for free.
Continue ReadingMany people are in the dark about their credit because they assume you have to pay to see it. Not true. There are many ways to check your credit score for free.
Continue ReadingCar shopping can be stressful, but it can be a little easier with the right strategies. Here are five steps to take when you're looking to plan out your next car loan.
Continue ReadingA co-buyer on an auto loan isn't the same as a cosigner. They sound similar, but their respective roles are very different. One can help you get approved for a car loan if you have bad credit, while the other can help you meet the income requirements.
Continue ReadingUnless they report all of their income, credit-challenged consumers who get paid under the table will find it very difficult getting approved by a subprime lender. But there are acceptable alternatives including paying cash as well as getting financed with a BHPH dealer that reports to the credit bureaus.
Continue ReadingYou can buy a vehicle with a personal loan or an auto loan. However, one option is better if you have less than perfect credit.
Continue ReadingA recent survey DealerRater conducted for Automotive News looked at the different ways car buyers deal with negative equity on their trade-ins. It found that the majority of consumers deal with this all-too-common situation in the worst possible way.
Continue ReadingMany people who have graduated college in the last few years may not have the experience of paying off their student loans the way nearly 44 million Americans do. However, whether student loans were old hat or you're new to the game, the forbearance that nearly all Americans have enjoyed for the past
Continue ReadingWhen your car loan is coming to an end, many people opt to pay it off early—but what are the benefits of doing this, and are there any disadvantages?
Continue ReadingA vehicle repossession can be a big setback in life, but you may be able to recover from it over a period of time. Many lenders are willing to approve individuals with damaged credit, and your chances could be improved by following specific steps.
Continue ReadingSubprime lenders—those willing to approve applicants with poor credit—emphasize many other factors beyond your credit when making loan decisions. Your income is one of the biggest determining factors in whether or not you qualify.
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