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• Current Car Loan Interest Rates

  View current auto loan rates based on Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.

  2 min read Jul 28, 2021

  

• How to get the best auto loan rate

  Shopping around is the best way to compare your options. Here’s what to know.

  4 min read Jul 22, 2021

  

• Auto loan rate forecast for 2021: Rates dip as prices rise

  Auto loan rates are at their lowest since 2015, but prices are expected to climb.

  3 min read Jul 12, 2021

  

• How much car can I afford? How to calculate car affordability

  Before shopping, do your research to make sure you get the best car for your budget.

  3 min read Jul 07, 2021

  

• Top 9 car-buying mistakes

  Before you head out to the showroom, make sure you’re prepared.

  6 min read Jul 06, 2021

  

• Lease buyout: 5 tips on buying your leased car

  A lease buyout could be a good idea as long as you shop around for financing first.

  5 min read Jun 25, 2021

  

• Car-lease incentives: what you need to know

  Get the details on dealer rebates and other perks before you sign a car lease.

  3 min read Jun 22, 2021

  

• What is the Rule of 78?

  The Rule of 78 can hurt borrowers looking to pay debt off early.

  4 min read May 27, 2021

  

• Do you pay sales tax on a lease buyout?

  Unsure whether you’ll be taxed if you buy your leased car? You may not owe anything.

  2 min read May 27, 2021

  

• Should you take a rebate or 0 percent financing? It depends

  Consider whether you’d like lower monthly payments or cash toward the down payment.

  4 min read May 25, 2021