
Pros and cons of leasing vs. buying a car
Here’s how to decide whether leasing or buying a car is right for you.
Rebecca Betterton is a 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 to finance 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 the world of personal finance, she is an avid runner and a lover of interior design.
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.
Here’s how to decide whether leasing or buying a car is right for you.
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Nationwide Bank does not directly provide refinance auto loans to drivers, but serves customers through its relationship with Axos Bank.
Credit Direct is a personal loan marketplace that lends both directly and through its trusted partner network to borrowers looking for loans.
CarsDirect is not a direct auto lender but rather a marketplace that presents drivers with loan options directly from its network.
Bank of America has nationwide coverage, but a high minimum loan amount and restrictions on dealerships that can be used.