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How To Find The Right Car Loan

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If you’re among the vast majority who borrow money to purchase a vehicle, you’ll want to be armed with as much info — about you — as possible when loan shopping. You need to know not only what kind of car you can afford but also ongoing costs like gas, insurance and maintenance. It’s also wise to head into a lending institution understanding as much as possible about your own finances, including credit rating, income, monthly expenses and debt. Follow the link below for our advice on best loan-shopping practices.

Car Loan: What You Need to Get One

Assistant Managing Editor-News
Matt Schmitz

Former Assistant Managing Editor-News Matt Schmitz is a veteran Chicago journalist indulging his curiosity for all things auto while helping to inform car shoppers.

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