All articles tagged: “Auto”

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Amid Subprime Turmoil, Arra Finance Locks In Crescent Auto Deal to Scale Lending

Arra Finance Expands by Securing Crescent Auto Deal

Arra Finance, a Pennsylvania-based lender, has agreed to buy Crescent Bank’s auto finance business, a move that points to a changing landscape in... read more »

By: Eric Bank • 6/18/25

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The Prohibit Auto Insurance Discrimination Act Could Redefine Rate-Setting Standards

The PAID Act Could Redefine How Auto Insurers Set Rates

A bill to prohibit auto insurers from basing prices and premiums on credit scores, ZIP codes, and other non-driving factors has been reintroduced... read more »

By: Eric Bank • 6/11/25

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Tariffs Spur Increase in Auto Loans as Consumers Grow Cautious, VantageScore Finds

Tariffs Spur Increase in Auto Credit as Consumers Grow Cautious

Auto loans drove an unexpected surge in consumer lending in April, outpacing other categories to hit pre-pandemic levels. A mix of economic worry... read more »

By: Eric Bank • 6/2/25

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Speed Bump Ahead for Subprime Auto Lenders

Subprime Auto Lenders Encounter Decline in Approvals

Automobile sales may still be rolling along, but the road is getting rocky for subprime borrowers. Lenders are pickier about high-risk loans even... read more »

By: Eric Bank • 5/19/25

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Say Goodbye to Loan and Lease Hassles: Choose a Car Subscription Service for Transportation on Your Terms

Choose the Freedom of a Car Subscription Service

Consumers accept the inconvenience of owning a car because they need transportation at a moment’s notice. But the inflexibility... read more »

By: Mike Senecal • 1/8/25

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What is a Title Loan? A Look at the Risks of Using Your Vehicle as Loan Collateral

Title Loans: The Basics, Risks, and Alternatives

Clint Eastwood’s immortal line from the movie Dirty Harry is, “You’ve got to ask yourself one question; ‘Do I feel lucky?’ Well, do you, punk?”... read more »

By: Eric Bank • 11/13/24

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Credit Acceptance Helps Americans Stay On The Road With Access to Affordable Auto Financing Options

Credit Acceptance Provides Affordable Auto Financing Options

Owning your own transportation can be your ticket to better job prospects, financial advancement, and life enjoyment. For more... read more »

By: Mike Senecal • 12/20/23

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Best EV Car Loans for Bad Credit in 2025

6 Best EV Car Loans for Bad Credit

You may have bad financial credit, but owning an electric vehicle earns you social credit for helping protect the environment. It’s too bad that... read more »

By: Eric Bank • 10/31/23

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Best Bad Credit Truck Loans in 2025

7 Best Bad-Credit Truck Loans

Trucks are some of the most versatile vehicles on the market, but they often come with a high price tag. A compact truck may cost anywhere from... read more »

By: Choncé Maddox • 8/24/23

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Florida Auto Loans for Bad Credit in 2025

5 Auto Loans For Floridians With Bad Credit

Floridians with bad credit have no shortage of local lenders. But if you want to find the most affordable car loans, take a look at online... read more »

By: Eric Bank • 7/24/23

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Lease Buyout Loans for Bad Credit in 2025

7 Subprime Lease Buyout Loans

You have several options when your car lease contract is about to expire. You can simply return the car and walk away. Alternatively, you may... read more »

By: Eric Bank • 5/18/23

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Bad Credit Auto Loans in California for 2025

5 Best Bad Credit Auto Loans in California

California is well known for its strict consumer loan and credit card protection laws. It’s no surprise that its vigilant lawmakers have added a... read more »

By: Eric Bank • 5/1/23

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Auto Loans for 500 to 550 Credit Scores in 2025

5 Auto Loans For a 500-550 Credit Score

Think of a bad credit score as an opportunity rather than a burden. You can recover from bad credit through simple creditworthy behavior, such as... read more »

By: Eric Bank • 3/23/23

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Best Auto Loans for Fair Credit in 2025

6 Auto Loans For Fair Credit Borrowers

The average price for a new car is $47,000 compared to $28,000 for a used car, according to Kelly Blue Book. Either way, buying a car can get... read more »

By: Choncé Maddox • 12/28/22

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Auto Equity Loans for Bad Credit in 2025

5 Auto Equity Loans For Bad Credit

Getting a loan when you have bad credit sometimes requires a little thinking outside the box, such as cash-out refinancing your car. Auto equity... read more »

By: Eric Bank • 12/8/22

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Car Loans for 18-Year-Olds with No Credit in 2025

Car Loans For 18-Year-Olds With No Credit History

Think of your first car loan as a rite of passage to adulthood. It likely involves two firsts: car ownership and auto financing. Many lenders are... read more »

By: Eric Bank • 10/18/22

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High-Income Bad Credit Car Loans in 2025

7 Car Loans For High Income & Bad Credit

Might we guess that your life has been interesting if you want a high-income bad credit car loan? Well, whatever the twists and turns along the... read more »

By: Eric Bank • 10/5/22

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Bankruptcy Auto Loans for 2025

6 Best Auto Loans After Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is a step toward financial recovery that provides relief to millions of people who’ve suffered temporary setbacks. Bankruptcy needn’t... read more »

By: Eric Bank • 8/29/22

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Private Party Auto Loans for Bad Credit & Alternatives in 2025

9 Private Party Auto Loans & Alternatives

If you need to buy a car but have a low credit score, private party auto loans for bad credit can save your bacon. These are loans to finance a... read more »

By: Eric Bank • 8/4/22

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DigniFi: Flexible Financing for Auto Shop Repairs Keeps Budget-Minded Car Owners on the Road

DigniFi Offers Flexible Auto Repair Financing Through Merchants

More budget-minded consumers are holding on to their cars as inflation takes a bigger bite out of paychecks and the auto industry... read more »

By: Jon McDonald • 6/1/22

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Where to Get an Auto Loan with Bad Credit

Where to Get an Auto Loan With Bad Credit

In my town, it’s obvious where to get an auto loan with bad credit. A small section just west of downtown is home to half a dozen buy here, pay... read more »

By: Eric Bank • 4/7/22

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Easiest Auto Loans to Get in 2025

The Easiest Auto Loans You Can Get With Bad Credit

The easiest auto loans to qualify for won’t leave you waiting for a ride at the bus stop. These secured loans not only work for consumers who... read more »

By: Adam West • 3/8/22

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Best Bad Credit Car Dealership Loans in 2025

7 Best Car Dealership Loans for Bad Credit

Americans spend a lot of time getting to and from the places they need to be. According to Census data, US commuters spend an average of 27.6... read more »

By: Adam West • 3/3/22

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Guaranteed Auto Loans for Bad Credit in 2025

7 Guaranteed Auto Loans for Bad Credit Applicants

While there may be no such thing as 100% guaranteed auto loans, many lenders will work hard to try to help every consumer get approved. When your... read more »

By: Eric Bank • 3/3/22

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Best Bad Credit Car Loans in 2025

17 Best Bad Credit Car Loans

Most people think bad credit car loans are hard to find, and that a poor credit score means you are stuck with a car that stalls as often as it... read more »

By: Ashley Fricker • 2/24/22