App version: 0.1.0
Advertiser disclosure
Auto Loans
Should You Pay Off Your Car Loan Early?
Paying off your car loan early might save you money by reducing the total loan interest you pay. Weigh the pros and cons before deciding.
Austin Kilham
Updated February 21, 2025
Latest
How Soon Can You Refinance a Car Loan After Purchase?
Although you can refinance an auto loan immediately after purchase, it may not be the best choice. Learn about how soon after purchase you can refinance.
Austin Kilham
August 11, 2024
12 min read
Guide to Upside Down Car Loans
If you owe more than your car is worth, you are upside-down on your car loan. Learn more about ways to get out from under an auto loan today.
Susan Guillory
August 11, 2024
10 min read
Guide to Lease Disposition Fees
A lease disposition fee is an end-of-lease fee and is charged to consumers to cover the costs of returning a leased vehicle. Learn more.
Kelly Boyer Sagert
August 11, 2024
10 min read
Car Make and Model, Explained
Every car has a make and model describing its brand and product identity. Learn what make and model mean, how they differ, and how they can affect car prices.
Austin Kilham
August 4, 2024
9 min read
Car Payment Options: Can You Pay a Car Payment With a Credit Card?
Consumers may use credit cards to make car loan payments, but such transactions may include high fees and interest. Learn how credit card car payments work.
Lantern
August 4, 2024
7 min read
What Is the Most Common Auto Loan Scam?
A car loan scam can happen to anyone. Borrowers should attempt to avoid auto loan scams such as the car title loan scam. Learn how to avoid a car loan scam.
Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman
June 7, 2024
8 min read
How to Rent Out Your Car
It is legal to rent out your car. When determining how to rent your car, there are several considerations to keep in mind.
Austin Kilham
March 29, 2024
7 min read
The Costs of a Replacement Engine
Replacing your car engine may cost thousands of dollars in parts and labor. A replacement engine may cost over $4K. Learn more about your engine repair options.
Kelly Boyer Sagert
March 14, 2024
7 min read
What Does an Extended Warranty Cover on a Car?
An extended car warranty covers the cost of vehicle repairs for an extended period. Learn how auto loan refinancing impacts a car's extended warranty.
Nancy Bilyeau
March 13, 2024
11 min read
3 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Car
To increase your car value, you should first understand how your car value is determined. In this article, learn some tips for increasing your car's value.
Austin Kilham
March 13, 2024
7 min read
What Are My Financing Options for a Classic Car?
Classic cars have a variety of financing options, including traditional auto loans and personal loans. Learn more about classic car financing with Lantern.
Austin Kilham
March 8, 2024
7 min read
Lease Acquisition Fees Explained
A car acquisition fee is charged by auto lenders as part of a lease agreement. Learn about acquisition fees, how they work, and if they can be negotiated.
Kelly Boyer Sagert
February 24, 2024
6 min read
1
…
7
…
16
