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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
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Can I Use a Co-Borrower When Refinancing My Car Loan?
A co-borrower can help you get a loan for a car – or a loan refinance – but it’s a very different type of arrangement than one forged with a co-signer. Learn more.
Jackie Lam
February 16, 2024
6 min read
Can You Remove a Cosigner From a Car Loan?
Sometimes you may need or want to remove a cosigner from your car loan. Learn about your options from Lantern by SoFi.
Susan Guillory
February 7, 2024
7 min read
Car Loan Terms Explained
Understanding auto finance terms can make buying a car easier. Learn the most important auto loan terminology with Lantern by SoFi.
Rebecca Lake
February 7, 2024
8 min read
Registering a Car Without a License: What You Need to Know
You don’t need a driver’s license to register a car, but you may need valid proof of identity for completing motor vehicle forms at your local DMV. Learn more.
Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman
January 29, 2024
7 min read
Can You Extend a Lease on a Car?
You can extend a car lease. A car lease extension will require modifications to the original car lease agreement. Learn more about how to extend your car lease.
Austin Kilham
January 24, 2024
7 min read
What Is the VIN Number on a Car?
The car VIN number is a unique 17 character identifier code on each car. The VIN number on a car can be found on the dashboard of your vehicle. Learn more.
Austin Kilham
January 22, 2024
7 min read
Guide to Purchase Orders for Cars
A buyer's order is a document that dealerships create when a customer plans to buy a specific car. It gives full details about the car and terms. Learn more.
Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman
January 10, 2024
7 min read
How Do You Get a Gap Insurance Refund After Refinancing?
You may request a gap insurance refund after refinancing your car loan. Demanding a prorated refund for unused gap insurance premium is your right. Learn more.
Kelly Boyer Sagert
January 8, 2024
7 min read
GAP Waivers Defined and Explained
A GAP waiver or addendum is an agreement between a borrower and a lender which absolves you from paying the loan if the car is totaled. Learn more.
Jackie Lam
January 8, 2024
10 min read
9 Tips for Selling a Car in 2024
Selling a car privately can be more challenging than simply trading in the vehicle. Here are 9 tips to help make selling your car easier and at the best price.
Kelly Boyer Sagert
January 4, 2024
8 min read
Debt-to-Income Ratio for Auto Loans Explained
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio (DTI) by dividing monthly debt payments by your gross monthly income. Learn about how DTI may affect your car loan.
Kelly Boyer Sagert
December 23, 2023
8 min read
Reinstating a Car Loan After Repossession: What You Need to Know
What is the process of reinstating a car loan after repossession? Get detailed steps, requirements, and important information to reinstate your loan.
Austin Kilham
December 21, 2023
7 min read
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