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Whether you are purchasing a new or used vehicle, obtaining financing is usually the most difficult part of the process. Since more than 80% of new vehicle purchases are financed, you aren’t alone if ...

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In a sign of these evermore expensive times, used-car titan CarMax is now offering to pre-qualify potential customers to give them a better idea of what they can afford based on their expected finance ...

Auto loan rates in 2025 range from below 4% annual percentage rate (APR) to above 14% APR, depending on whether you purchase a new or used car and your financial situation. The best auto loan rates ...

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

Your car served you well for many years, but now you've decided it's time for a new one. After doing suitable research, you've found the car of your dreams at a local dealership. Now all that's left ...

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New car financing is available for under 4% APR for borrowers with high credit scores Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy Side Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance editor for ...

Refinancing can help you get a lower monthly payment or a reduced interest rate Written By Written by Staff Loans Editor, WSJ | Buy Side Hannah Alberstadt is a Buy Side staff editor specializing in ...