Leasing

A walk-away lease is an old way of simply saying lease. Also called a “true lease,” or a “closed end” lease, it refers to the type of leased vehicle a lessee turns in when the term is up. Just because low credit makes leasing more difficult, it doesn’t mean getting a walk-away lease is completely out of the picture – you just need to work with the right dealer.

How much car you can afford to lease ultimately depends on your own budget and finances. Leasing a car can be costly, and not everyone will qualify.

Leasing has become a popular alternative to car buying. You get a new car, drive it for a few years, and have the option to buy it or turn it back in and lease again.

There’s a lot of enticing advertising out there about leasing a car that often draws consumers into local dealerships. If you're a bad credit car buyer, however, you're likely to walk away unable to qualify for the deals you expected. Don't let that end your new car dreams – there are dealers who can work with you, you just have to know where to look.

In leasing, the last 90 days are called the “hot zone.” If you choose not to buy the vehicle, then there are a few things you need to look out for before you return it.

A decade ago, leasing wasn’t an option for buyers with bad credit. But as the economy picked up following the great recession, more credit-challenged buyers have been offered the option of leasing a car. But once the lease is finished, what options do these buyers have?

Leasing a car has become one of the popular alternatives to car buying. You may be able to lease a vehicle, even with bad or no credit, depending on your circumstances.

Falling residual values are forcing manufacturers to offer more incentives on their lease deals in order to make leasing look like a better option. But, as a person with bad credit, is it possible to lease a vehicle?

Leasing a car can reduce your monthly payment. But if your credit is less than perfect, your chances of car leasing with poor credit, although better than a few years ago, is not guaranteed.

There is a minimum credit score needed to qualify for a lease, but it's impossible to say what that number is because of all of the factors involved. Let's dig a little deeper to learn why.