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 ...

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, ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Americans Well-Informed on Automobile Retailing Economics recently launched a new Web resource to assist consumers with research in auto financing. The Auto Financing Learning Suite ...

New data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found that auto loan approval rates are dropping for U.S. buyers. Of those who applied for auto loans in October 2025, 15.2% — or more than 1 in 10 — ...

Auto financing is an area in which a great car deal can suddenly turn sour. Many car buyers spend an enormous amount of time and effort getting a dealer to agree to a low purchase price and a decent ...

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 ...

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