Auto Finance

What you will need to know about financing a vehicle purchase

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September 5, 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…

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June 13, 2024

What is a simple interest contract in auto financing?

Just because auto financing involves simple interest contracts doesn’t mean everyone understands them. Asking the question “What is a simple interest contract?” is not unusual. To help you understand how simple interest contracts work, we’ve produced a short video that…

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May 21, 2024

What is a car title?

A car title is one of the most important documents you’ll sign when you purchase a vehicle. The title is issued by the state where you live. While the information included in the document can vary between states, you’ll generally…

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December 1, 2020

How to reduce stress about making your vehicle payments on time

Financing a vehicle is a big commitment. In most cases, it’s one of the largest financial obligations people have, second only to a home mortgage or, perhaps, student loans. Santander Consumer USA (SC) wants to make it as easy as…

How and where to find end-of-year new and used car deals
November 6, 2020

How and where to find end-of-year new and used car deals

The end of the year is the best time to get a deal on a vehicle. That’s the common wisdom, anyway. COVID-19 and its ripple effects have changed the calculation this year for many shoppers, but one thing that hasn’t…