James Mayfield

James Mayfield is the Director of Content at Santander Consumer USA and has been creating content on financial topics for more than 10 years. In addition to writing for the Santander, RoadLoans and Chrysler Capital blog sites, his work has appeared in publications such as American Way, Esquire, Success, Non-Prime Times, Paste and Celebrated Living.

James Mayfield

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What is equity on a car?
May 1, 2025

What is equity on a car?

In this article: Defining car equity The benefits of positive equity The difference between positive and negative equity When it comes to words associated with car ownership, equity is one of the top terms it’s good to be familiar with….

What is equity on a car?
April 2, 2025

What is equity on a car?

In this article: Defining car equity The benefits of positive equity The difference between positive and negative equity When it comes to words associated with car ownership, equity is one of the top terms it’s good to be familiar with….

How much should a car down payment be?
March 27, 2025

How much should a car down payment be?

In this article: Recommended 20% for new and 10% for used cars Using a trade-in for a down payment Even smaller down payments still offer advantages When shopping for a new vehicle, in addition to price, year, model, mileage and…

How much should a car down payment be?
March 17, 2025

How much should a car down payment be?

In this article: Recommended 20% for new and 10% for used cars Using a trade-in for a down payment Even smaller down payments still offer advantages When shopping for a new vehicle, in addition to price, year, model, mileage and…

Use auto finance calculators to estimate your car loan
December 11, 2024

Use auto finance calculators to estimate your car loan

Car budget calculators. These tools can be a helpful asset for digging into one’s finances and supporting financial health. Especially when used before you purchase your next vehicle. The car budget calculators, or auto finance calculators, in the Learning Center at…