Auto Finance

What you will need to know about financing a vehicle purchase

Best times to buy, special auto financing, and first cars
October 20, 2017

Best times to buy, special auto financing, and first cars

Are you looking to buy a new car and thinking about timing? Perhaps you have a bad credit* history, or are currently going through bankruptcy. These, as well as a look back at some memorable first-car experiences, are just some…

Teaching your teenager about financing their first vehicle
July 19, 2017

Teaching your teenager about financing their first vehicle

It’s time to think about getting your teen a vehicle. While all of those exciting trips, carpooling your child and 10 of his closest friends to basketball, soccer and football practice will be hard to relinquish, it’s time to let…

What else you need to know about credit when financing a vehicle
June 5, 2017

What else you need to know about credit when financing a vehicle

Smart move. Getting your credit reports from the major bureaus puts you in a position to set reasonable expectations when you apply for financing on a vehicle. And to take advantage of the opportunity to positively influence your credit score….

A word you need to know if you’re financing a vehicle
May 17, 2017

A word you need to know if you’re financing a vehicle

Amortization? The word itself can create an uncertain feeling. But the more you understand amortization, the less intimidating it is and the more realistic you can be in getting and paying off – amortizing – your vehicle financing. Amortization happens over…