Tag Archives: car loans
Credit Union Guide to Applying for an Auto Loan
While there’s nothing quite like that new car smell, the car-buying process can often stink if you don’t have the tools and resources you need to get the best option when applying for an auto loan. If it’s your first time getting a car loan, you might be confused about where to even start. Add… (read more)
Posted In: auto loans
Steer Clear: Car Buying Traps
It’s a hard time to be in the market for a car, but for some of us it’s unavoidable. The post tax-time season is historically one of the busiest times for auto sales and financing, driven largely by shoppers using tax refunds for down payments. That surge in activity and desperation around inflation and outrageous… (read more)
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You Should Dare2Compare, Then Open a Credit Union Account
A New year always starts with the very best of intentions. Even if you aren’t making a formal “New Year’s Resolution,” you’re no doubt thinking about what the next twelve months are going to bring personally and financially. It’s hard to take the first steps towards making a change (even for the better) so treating… (read more)
Posted In: Dare2Compare
First Time Car Buyer Guide
As a first-time car buyer, you might expect an overwhelming experience ahead of you. Between getting a loan, picking the right car, and negotiating price, there’s a lot to juggle. Consider this guide before you hit the gas on grabbing the wheel of your first ride. Should You Be a First Time Car Buyer?… (read more)
Posted In: auto loans, Lending
Pain-Free Car Buying Tips
Many consumers have waited to buy a car in recent years as prices and interest rates have soared. Interest rates remain high, but car prices are starting to come down in 2024. On average, new cars are being sold at 97 percent of list price compared to 102 percent in 2022, according to Kiplinger.com. If… (read more)
Posted In: auto loans, Guest Blog
What you “auto” know about getting an auto loan
Buying a car can be exciting, fun, and scary, all at the same time. This is particularly true if money is tight and you are trying to get the best deal or if you’ve never done it before. Many buyers focus their efforts on negotiating the best purchase price with a dealer, but fail to research… (read more)
Posted In: auto loans, Lending
