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Rebecca Betterton

Former Writer, Auto Loans and Personal Loans
  • 5
    Years of experience
Ribbon Icon EXPERTISE
  • Auto Loans
  • Personal loans
  • Personal finance
  • Budgeting
Education Icon EDUCATION
  • Certified Financial Education Instructor℠, National Financial Educators Council
  • Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communications, Elon University

About the author
Rebecca Betterton, a Certified Financial Education Instructor℠, is a former writer for Bankrate who has been reporting on auto loans since 2021. Through her writing, Rebecca aims to provide clarity and accessibility to the automotive loans industry as the cost of financing new and used vehicles continues to climb due to steep inflation.

She specializes in assisting readers in navigating the ins and outs of securely borrowing money to purchase a car, but recently widened her scope to cover personal loans and other debt topics. Prior to her time at Bankrate, she was a social media reporter and copywriter.

When Rebecca isn’t researching recent trends in personal finance, she is an avid runner and a lover of interior design.

Rebecca beyond Bankrate

Report Predicts Fed Interest Rate Actions Likely To Send More Car Shop

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Insight: Scratched EV battery? Your insurer may have to junk the whole

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How to get preapproved for a car loan and gain negotiation power

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New car prices are finally coming down. But not by much

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Rebecca wants you to know
Rebecca understands the anxiety that comes with heading to a dealership. She is passionate about empowering readers to make informed financial decisions in the showroom through focused advice and guidance. Outside of that, she has spent the last year researching EV financing and trends to make it more accessible for all sorts of drivers.

Rebecca's latest articles

  • Brigit

    Brigit is a pay advance app that lends small amounts — $250 at a time — that have set repayment timelines. There are no APRs,, but a monthly fee is charged.

    5 min read Jun 23, 2026
  • Education Loan Finance

    Education Loan Finance loans have strict eligibility requirements but low rates.

    6 min read Jun 18, 2026
  • PNC Bank

    PNC Bank’s low-APR, no-fee personal loans are best for those interested in consolidating debt or making a large purchase.

    5 min read Jun 18, 2026
  • Carvana: auto loan review

    Carvana is available to consumers looking to purchase a vehicle on Carvana’s website and have it delivered to their doorstep or using a “car vending machine” in their local area.

    6 min read Jun 18, 2026
  • LightStream: auto loan review

    LightStream is an online lender offering unsecured auto loans for new and used car purchases, auto loan refinancing and lease buyouts.

    6 min read Jun 18, 2026
  • TD Bank

    If you prefer to do business at a brick-and-mortar bank, TD Bank could be a good fit for your personal loan needs.

    6 min read Jun 18, 2026
  • Auto Approve Auto Loans Review

    Finding the right refinancing loan requires you to weigh your current loan terms and rates against new ones. Auto Approve streamlines this process by handling the heavy lifting.

    6 min read Jun 15, 2026
  • Nationwide: 2026 Auto Loan Review

    Nationwide does not directly provide refinance auto loans to drivers, but serves customers through its relationship with Axos Bank.

    6 min read Jun 15, 2026