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What should I know before I shop for a car or auto loan? | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/what-should-i-know-before-i-shop-for-auto-loan-at-a-bank-credit-union-dealership-or-other-lender-en-755/

...for a car, you can ensure you’re getting the best interest rates and loan terms...It’s often tempting when shopping for a car to calculate a monthly payment by simply...life of your loan. Factors that impact your monthly and overall loan costs: Interest

Am I required to get my auto loan through a dealership? | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/am-i-required-to-get-my-auto-loan-through-a-dealership-en-791/

No, you don’t have to get a loan from the dealer. In fact, you may get better...better interest rates and auto loan terms if you get quotes from other lenders before...When you shop for a car or auto loan, there are different ways you can secure...for people to get a loan through the dealer because the car shopping process often

What are the different ways to buy or finance a car or vehicle? | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/what-is-the-difference-between-dealer-arranged-and-bank-financing-en-759/

...common ways to get an auto loan are through your car dealer or a bank or credit...how to compare offers to get the best loan....sources for auto loan financing Dealer-arranged financing The car shopping process...the dealership. If you need an auto loan, a dealer may offer to arrange financing

What is a Finance and Insurance (F&I) department? | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/what-is-a-finance-and-insurance-fi-department-en-747/

A car dealership’s F&I department (sometimes called the Business Department)...Department) handles financing, auto loan features, and sells optional add-on products...financing is when you choose to get a loan or lease through the dealership. The...The F&I salesperson offers you loans from banks, credit unions and other lenders

What is Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) insurance? | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/what-is-guaranteed-asset-protection-gap-insurance-en-797/

...your auto loan and the amount the insurance company pays if your car is stolen...cover the loss you would suffer if your loan balance is higher than the value of...leasing a car. The cost of the product will be rolled into the loan amount. The...GAP policy into your loan, it will add to your total loan amount, which ultimately