Car Loan Payments

Will settling car loan debt kill credit score?

Dear Driving for Dollars,I've been having trouble making my payments on my car loan, and my bank has offered me a settlement plan. If I take that offer, will it damage my credit?-- Cynthia Dear Cynthia,Yes, ...

Establish credit by co-signing a car loan?

Dear Driving for Dollars,I need to buy a car and don't have much of a credit history. I was told I should get a co-signer for a car loan. My sister is considering co-signing for me. If she does, which ...

Oroville City Council approves loan to car dealership

OROVILLE — The City Council unanimously approved a $300,000 incentive loan for Oroville Ford to consolidate its dealership at the Hobbie Auto Center after a lengthy discussion.

Pay off high-interest car loan early, if possible

Most lenders continue to report accounts to credit bureaus that have been paid off for several years. Also, a son whose mother embezzled his college fund should ask her to return the money if he doesn't want to pursue legal action. Dear Liz: I have a high-interest car loan (more than 10%) and just landed a part-time job to add to my full-time cash flow. I want to pay the car off as quickly as ...

Binghamton Business Goes To Auction Block

Binghamton, NY (WBNG Binghamton) A Binghamton car business will be put up for auction after struggling to make loan payments.

Susan Tompor: Car loans may be easier to land in 2012

This year, consumers won't need to fret about impossibly high car loan rates, painstakingly tight credit markets -- or maybe even about late payments on a mortgage on a credit report. Experts say that while credit isn't flowing like water, car loans will be easier to come by in 2012.

First Person: Surviving on One Less Family Car Has Saved Us $3,200

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