Buying a new car is exciting, but rushing through the paperwork can lead to costly mistakes. Your auto loan contract lays out key details — from interest rates to fees and penalties — that directly ...

Just over 14% of consumers have a poor credit score, defined as below 580, according to Experian data from 2025. A low credit ...

Review your credit report, know your credit score and, yes, freeze your credit before stepping on a car dealer's lot. Dealer-arranged financing is convenient but it will limit your options. Typically, ...

Republic Finance reports that rising car prices and negative equity lead consumers to prefer auto-secured loans for better ...

Refinancing can help you get a lower monthly payment or a reduced interest rate Written By Written by Staff Loans Editor, WSJ | Buy Side Hannah Alberstadt is a Buy Side staff editor specializing in ...

Ally offers refinancing and lease buyouts as well as new and used vehicle financing Written By Written by Staff Loan Writer, Buy Side Bob Haegele is a staff loan writer at Buy Side covering auto loans ...

Have you taken out a car loan and struggled to pay it back? You’re not alone. Borrowers like you owe more than $1.6 trillion in auto debt, and many are falling behind. Your lender might have given you ...

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. Filing for bankruptcy can significantly impact your car loan, depending on the type of bankruptcy file, how much equity you have ...

Financing a car purchase can be costly. However, if you're a current or former member of the military, you may be able to secure a lower interest rate, more favorable terms and other benefits. Below, ...