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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.

  1 min read Jul 01, 2020

  

• Auto loan rate forecast for 2020

  Car buyers with poor credit should expect interest rates to increase.

  2 min read Jan 02, 2020

  

• 5 mistakes to avoid when leasing a car

  Car leasing can make financial sense, but not if you overlook these details.

  5 min read May 16, 2019

  

• When is the best time to buy a car?

  Several factors go into the timing of a vehicle purchase. Here are things to consider.

  3 min read Mar 11, 2019

  

• Auto loan delinquencies surge past Great Recession rate

  If the economy is so good, why can’t 7 million people pay their auto loans?

  3 min read Feb 12, 2019

  

• How to buy a car: 10 tips and tricks to get the best deal

  December is a great time to find a deal on a new vehicle. Follow these tips to save big.

  7 min read Nov 29, 2018

  

• 5 ideal situations to refinance a car loan

  An auto refinance can save you money if you find a loan with a better interest rate.

  3 min read Nov 21, 2018

  

• How to buy your leased car the smart way

  Here’s what you need to know about everything from auto lease buyouts to negotiating tactics.

  3 min read Aug 24, 2018

  

• How to get a car loan with bad credit

  You can still get a car loan with subpar credit. And you don’t have to pay sky-high interest.

  4 min read Aug 20, 2018

  

• The 10 most affordable big cities for buying a car

  These are the places where household budgets can best handle today’s vehicle prices.

  3 min read Jun 28, 2017