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Rebecca Betterton

Writer, Auto Loans and Personal Loans
  • 3
    Years of experience
Ribbon EXPERTISE
  • Auto Loans
  • Personal loans
  • Personal finance
  • Budgeting
Education EDUCATION
  • Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communications, Elon University

 

About the author


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 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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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

  • 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.

    Mar 27, 2024
  • RISE

    RISE offers small personal loans of $300 to $5,000 and doesn’t charge origination or application fees, but its APRs can be as high as 299 percent.

    Mar 27, 2024
  • Axos Bank

    Axos Bank’s unsecured personal loans offer $5,000 to $50,000 for borrowers with good credit. It offers fast funding but charges an origination fee.

    Mar 27, 2024
  • Earnest

    Earnest is a loan servicer known primarily for its student loans. Earnest has partnered with Fiona, a lender matching platform, to help borrowers find, compare and choose from qualifying lenders.

    Mar 27, 2024