Bad credit can be a barrier to being approved for a car loan or for getting favorable terms. Fortunately, even if your credit ...

Elevated interest rates and vehicle prices are making car loans increasingly expensive in 2026. The average monthly auto payment raced past $800 in the first quarter of the year, according to data ...

Mortgage lenders and auto lenders looked at the same economic data last quarter and made completely opposite decisions, with one of those calls having a track record that rarely ends well. See the ...

Fair credit scores might not unlock the best rates, but refinancing could save you money if rates have dropped ...

Car loans are one of the most common types of debt among consumers in 21st-century America. While auto loans are not as common as credit cards, the majority of Americans (62%) have an auto loan in ...

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Scott Nyerges is a former senior editor and content strategist at U.S. News & World Report, where he led coverage of car insurance and other personal insurance lines. He's also served as a managing ...

Geico is the top-rated car insurer for drivers with poor credit.

A higher credit score often leads to better-than-average rates.