Review your credit report, know your credit score and, yes, freeze your credit before stepping on a car dealer's lot. Dealer-arranged financing is convenient but it will limit your options. Typically, ...

According to AAA, September through December is one of the best times of year to buy a car. Candace Houcin, Consumer Lending Sales Manager shares tips for buyers to make smart money choices when car ...

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A car loan allows you to buy a vehicle without paying cash upfront Written By Written by Staff Loans Editor, WSJ | Buy Side Hannah Alberstadt is a Buy Side staff editor specializing in loans. She is ...

Over 20% of new car purchases in Q4 2025 were 84-month financing deals. Consumers are looking to lengthier auto loans to lower monthly car payments, but the combined interest costs drastically ...

The auto financing industry has come a long way from the days when securing a car loan meant sitting across a bank manager with a mountain of paperwork. Today, thanks to rapid advances in financial ...