Auto Finance

What you will need to know about financing a vehicle purchase

When do you get your title after paying off your car loan?
January 10, 2025

When do you get your title after paying off your car loan?

You’ve made your final vehicle payment – congratulations! That is an exciting step as a vehicle owner, and one you should be proud of. How do I get my title after paying off my car? Now, you may be wondering…

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…

Illustration of a hand holding a mobile device with a Santander budget calculator site displaying.
November 22, 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…

Understanding APR vs. interest rate for auto loans
November 21, 2024

Understanding APR vs. interest rate for auto loans

Financing a vehicle purchase offers a convenient and affordable way for many people to get on the road. In return for those benefits, there are some borrowing costs involved and two of the most important are interest rate and annual…

An illustration of a truck carrying coins and dollar bills to denote APR and interest rate values in vehicle financing.
October 28, 2024

Understanding APR vs. interest rate for auto loans

Financing a vehicle purchase offers a convenient and affordable way for many people to get on the road. In return for those benefits, there are some borrowing costs involved and two of the most important are interest rate and annual…

What's the minimum credit score to get a car loan?
September 26, 2024

What’s the minimum credit score to get a car loan?

You’ve probably heard that next to buying a home, getting a new or pre-owned vehicle is one of the largest purchases one can make. You may also be aware that factors to get financing in both homes and cars rely…