Personal Finance Advice and Commentary

Wednesday, April 24, 2013 5:29 pm
By Tara Baukus Mello · Bankrate.com

Hybrid car buyers spend less on a new car through the life of a car loan due to better car loan interest rates.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013 6:05 am
By Tara Baukus Mello · Bankrate.com

The federal agency that protects consumers against unfair car loans has issued a warning.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013 10:31 am
By Tara Baukus Mello · Bankrate.com

Several auto lenders are being investigated for discriminating practices against consumers who obtained auto loans.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013 9:30 am
By Tara Baukus Mello · Bankrate.com

While there is a slight rise in consumers that are 60-days late on car loans, the market is still relatively stable.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013 3:21 pm
By Claes Bell · Bankrate.com

International regulators scale back tough Basel III standards designed to prevent the next financial crisis.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010 5:16 pm
By Claes Bell · Bankrate.com

It looks like banks’ improving economic outlook and desire to boost profits is turning a hair dryer on the car loan credit freeze. The Associated Press is reporting car loan approval rates are rising, especially for borrowers with higher credit scores: “The loan approval rate for customers with the highest credit scores was 90 percent