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What you need to know about credit when financing a vehicle
April 9, 2021

What you need to know about credit when financing a vehicle

It should be no surprise. What you need to know about credit when financing a vehicle is that lenders generally provide more financing to borrowers with higher credit scores. Almost half the money loaned goes to so-called super-prime borrowers –…

Why your credit score is important
March 10, 2021

Why your credit score is important when financing a vehicle

Why is your credit score important? It may be one of the most important numbers in your life – besides your blood pressure reading – because it helps determine the availability and cost of credit for vehicles and other purchases….

How to set up a monthly budget to finance a new vehicle
March 5, 2021

How to set up a monthly budget to finance a new vehicle

Know how much vehicle you can afford. Learning how to set up a monthly budget is the key to buying a new vehicle while ensuring you don’t overextend your finances, according to experts. But even using a car affordability calculator…

How to reduce stress
December 1, 2020

How to reduce stress about making your vehicle payments on time

Financing a vehicle is a big commitment. In most cases, it’s one of the largest financial obligations people have, second only to a home mortgage or, perhaps, student loans. Santander Consumer USA (SC) wants to make it as easy as…

How and where to find end-of-year new and used car deals
November 4, 2020

How and where to find end-of-year new and used car deals

The end of the year is the best time to get a deal on a vehicle. That’s the common wisdom, anyway. COVID-19 and its ripple effects have changed the calculation this year for many shoppers, but one thing that hasn’t…