In the fourth quarter of 2025, 20.3% of new‑car shoppers agreed to monthly payments topping $1,000 — the highest share ever recorded.

Getting a new ride is exciting, but be sure you know what you're getting into if you have to borrow to buy one.

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The average car loan interest rate is 6.35% for new cars and 11.62% for used cars, according to Experian's State of the Automotive Finance Market report from the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024. If you're ...

One of the most important decisions you’ll make during the car-buying process is how to finance your vehicle. Finance through the dealership or get an auto loan? Try This: 4 Low-Risk Ways To Build ...

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, ...

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Ally offers refinancing and lease buyouts as well as new and used vehicle financing Written By Written by Staff Loan Writer, Buy Side Bob Haegele is a staff loan writer at Buy Side covering auto loans ...

There's no question that Americans love their cars. And with auto prices increasing, more of us are using some type of financing to get into the seat and out on the road. It's not just new vehicles, ...