What you will need to know about financing a vehicle purchase
How much car can you afford to buy? Financial experts will say you can afford as much as suggested by the 20/4/10 rule – 20 percent down, four years of financing, and no more than 10 percent of your gross…
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…
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…
Several months ago we noticed … The hottest post on the Santander Consumer USA (SC) blog was about the 30 best used cars to buy under $30,000, based on Consumer Reports and posted in 2015. Obviously, it was time to…
Don’t wait. It’s not usually the best choice if you expect to miss a car payment. Like all lenders or other creditors, Santander Consumer USA (SC) expects borrowers to make regular monthly payments and keep their accounts current. It’s just…
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….