Dear Terry, I would like to refinance my vehicles to lower my interest rate. However, I owe more than what they are worth. Would any company still refinance them anyway? We have excellent credit. -- HeidiDear Heidi, With good credit, even in a tightening credit market, you should be able to refinance your car. Whether you can lower your interest rate will depend on how long the loan term is and where auto loan rates are sitting. Here are this week's reader questions:•Hang on to SUV if you're 'upside down'•Is gap insurance worthwhile?•What are my odds of a refinance?•How can I bring my car note current?If you have a question for Terry, e-mail him at Driving for Dollars. Save money on your car -- sign up for Bankrate's new weekend Car & Money newsletter. advertisementRelated Links:7 best off-to-college carsNational auto loan averagesWhat changes auto loan rates?Related Articles:All new cars for 20105 steps to 'clunker' dealTake the 'cash back?'
Dear Terry, I would like to refinance my vehicles to lower my interest rate. However, I owe more than what they are worth. Would any company still refinance them anyway? We have excellent credit. -- Heidi
Dear Heidi, With good credit, even in a tightening credit market, you should be able to refinance your car. Whether you can lower your interest rate will depend on how long the loan term is and where auto loan rates are sitting.
If you have a question for Terry, e-mail him at Driving for Dollars. Save money on your car -- sign up for Bankrate's new weekend Car & Money newsletter.
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