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From long loan terms to high payments, every part of new-vehicle financing is getting more expensive.
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Though they’re not (currently) a thing, even if car loans did go as long as 15 years, here’s why it wouldn’t be a great idea.
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Getting preapproved means that you shop around for the lowest-cost car loan that meets your needs and have that loan in your pocket before you shop for your best deal on the vehicle.
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The 72-month loan has become commonplace as consumers buy ever-pricier vehicles.
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There are drawbacks to consider with long-term auto loans, such as 72- and 84-month loans, even with low, or no, interest.
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A drop in the federal interest rate indirectly affects what consumers pay, so here’s what you should expect if rates go down as predicted.
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The most recent quarterly report on auto finance shows that higher interest rates meant to help tame inflation also have raised the cost to finance a car.
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A co-signer for your car loan could help if you’re having trouble getting a loan or if the rates you’re being quoted are extremely high.
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New-car production is finally starting to normalize, and thankfully, much of the increase in new-car inventory has a list price under $30,000.
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Current auto loan rates have climbed substantially following the Fed’s recent interest-rate hikes, with the average new-car loan rate reaching 6.07% in the fourth quarter of 2022.