
Tips for buying a used car
In the market for a used auto loan? Before you sign, know what to look for and how to get the best deal.
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.
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PNC Bank is one of the biggest banks in the U.S., with more than 2,600 branches across the country.
U.S. Bank has a nationwide footprint and a large branch network. They boast the ability for in person convenience - but consider all aspects before taking out a loan.
Auto Credit Express serves as a lender marketplace primarily serving drivers with poor credit, no credit and those who have been denied previously due to bankruptcy.
CarMax serves drivers across the country who want to purchase used vehicles. It has recently dove into the remote purchase space, providing drivers with the ease of vehicle delivery and financing all on one site.