Personal Finance
Key takeaways Secured auto loans are the most common financing option for borrowers looking to purchase a vehicle. These types…
Key takeaways Access to credit is tightening for all consumers, but particularly for consumers with subprime credit scores of 699…
Image: Getty Images; Illustration: Bankrate HELOC rates are feeling the impact of the Federal Reserve’s recent quarter-point rate cut. The…
Key takeaways Debt consolidation can simplify your finances and potentially lower your interest rate. There may be upfront costs that…
Illustration by Bankrate / Getty Images At a moment when prices are rising everywhere, one major household expense is offering…
Key takeaways Applying for a car loan with good to excellent credit may result in a more competitive interest rate…
Luis Alvarez/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways There is no minimum credit score required to buy a car, but…
Most drivers only interact with a rental car on vacations or time away — and for many, they can also…
Key takeaways Texas has the highest car loan balance of $7,920. While vehicle expenses vary across the country, drivers can…
Key takeaways There are two main types of student loans: federal and private. Federal student loans are easier to qualify…
Key takeaways No-credit-check loans target borrowers with poor credit or limited credit history. These loans often carry sky-high interest rates,…
Key takeaways The amount you can afford for a car depends on whether you’re buying or leasing — the latter…