What you will need to know about financing a vehicle purchase
Watch your credit score. That’s generally a good idea if you plan to borrow money to buy a vehicle or a home or to use credit for a whole range of other purchases. But it’s even more important now because…
Imagine the pain of slamming your hand in a car door. It hurts just to think about it, right? But that’s what one in five drivers say they would rather do than shop for auto insurance, according to a recent…
Smart auto finance and car shopping usually starts with information. So it should come as no surprise that visitors to an auto lender’s blog are interested in topics such as Used Vehicles, Auto Finance, Car Shopping, and New Vehicles. Among…
Steer clear of financial potholes when you buy a car. That might be easier said than done if you already have your eye on a shiny new vehicle. But you could pay a price if you don’t know how long…
Just because auto financing involves simple interest contracts doesn’t mean everyone understands them. Asking the question “What is a simple interest contract?” is not unusual. And as a large auto lender with several million customers, Santander Consumer USA knows that…
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 including Consumer Reports and Edmunds.com. Even using…