Down payments are a great way to start off your auto loan and have many benefits that can really impact vehicle financing. Here's how.

In the next few months, many people could be getting their hands on extra cash, thanks to tax returns and a third federal stimulus check. If you're in need of a vehicle, this bonus cash could help you meet a down payment requirement and qualify for auto financing.

There are plenty of reasons you could make an auto loan down payment, but should you? Here are four reasons you might have for not wanting to make a down payment on your next car loan, and what could happen if you skip it.

A zero-down auto loan is certainly tempting, but not everyone can qualify. Down payments also offer many benefits to you and the lender, so skipping the down payment may be a bad idea depending on your situation.

Many borrowers wonder if they need cash down for their next auto loan, but there's often no hard-and-fast rule about your down payment. However, if your credit score is bad, you may be faced with a down payment requirement.

A down payment is a great way to get your auto loan started on the right foot. Though there's no such thing as a down payment that's too large, you might save money by paying for a car outright with cash. However, if you want to improve your credit score, an auto loan may still be the way to go.

A down payment is usually required on an auto loan if you have bad credit. We cover why lenders want you to put money down, what their benefits are, and some guidance on how much of a down payment you need.

Making a down payment on a car loan is a good idea in general, but it's also often a requirement if you have less than perfect credit. We explore four reasons why you should make an auto loan down payment.

A lender looks at many different things before they approve you for an auto loan, including the loan to value ratio. We cover what a loan to value ratio is, and why it matters for your car loan approval.

When it comes to putting money down on a bad credit auto loan, there's no set amount that fits every situation. We take a look at the average down payment made on a bad credit car loan so you can get a better idea of what to expect.