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Car Loan After Foreclosure: What You Need to Know

A foreclosure has a long-term negative effect on your credit rating, but does not need to necessarily stop you from financing a car loan. There are financial strategies you can employ that could help you get an affordable auto loan after ...

Bad Credit Auto Loan? A Guide to Finding Strong References

Anyone who tries to get a car loan with bad credit will need to provide references as a part of the financing application. Depending on the lender you are working with, anywhere from three to 10 references may be needed. Similar to ...

Things to Know When Transferring a Car Loan to a Credit Card

There are both benefits and risks associated with transferring the balance of a car loan on to a credit card. When this strategy is done effectively, it will allow you to own your car ahead of the loan term's schedule and potentially ...

Cosigner Release: Removing Your Name From a Joint Auto Loan

As a cosigner on a loan, you or the primary borrower may eventually decide you no longer want or need to be jointly responsible for the loan's repayment. Should you want to be removed from the loan, there are a few options that can help ...

What is the Average Length of a Car Loan?

The average length of car loans has increased over recent years, reaching up to around five years. An affordable monthly car payment should be a factor when you buy a car, but so should the length of the loan. Ideally, by the end of a car ...

How to Buy a Car While Maintaining Child Support Payments

Child support income can make it more difficult to get a car loan, especially auto loans for those with bad credit. The complications can arise whether you pay child support or receive it as a portion of your income. It is possible to buy ...

How to Fix Errors on Your Credit Report

There is a lot of information in your credit report that is gathered from nearly every official aspect of your life, from bankruptcy records to residency histories. Errors on your credit report can have a negative impact on your rating, ...

5 Factors to Finding a Car Loan Without a Job

There is no circumstance more frustrating than not having a car while being unemployed. Without proof of income, many car loan companies won’t even consider approving your financing application. On top of that, trying to find a job without ...

How to Get an Auto Loan While Living on Disability Income

A household income derived entirely from disability benefits can make buying a car difficult, even more so if you also struggle with bad credit. If you're dependent on disability income and are in need of a car, there are ways you can get ...