Cars Article Archive 2007

Beefier Car Loans for Special Features

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Greg Mischio - MortgageLoan.com | November 27, 2007

Every James Bond thriller has cars loaded with crazy gadgetry. Today's automobiles also have plenty of bells and whistles to offer drivers…but are they worth the price?

Auto Loans: Four Tips to Get You Started

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Greg Mischio - MortgageLoan.com | November 19, 2007

Getting an auto loan is not like picking up some milk at the grocery store. You can't just run in, grab a gallon of cash, and run out. You need to take a careful look at your finances and auto options before you begin shopping for a loan.

Refinancing Your Auto Loan to Improve Credit

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Catherine Brock - MortgageLoan.com | November 16, 2007

Credit problems have a way of hanging around and continuing to cost you more and more. With a little diligence, however, you can use good payment habits along with an auto loan refinance to begin the recovery process.

Mortgage Mess Hits Auto Industry

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Greg Mischio - MortgageLoan.com | October 12, 2007

The subprime mortgage fiasco is like a pebble thrown into a pond. It's rippling out into the auto industry, as well, where uncertainty about the housing market is causing consumers to delay making new auto purchases.

Four Questions to Ask When Financing a Car

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Greg Mischio - MortgageLoan.com | September 29, 2007

Car-shoppers spend a lot of mental energy preparing for the salesperson. They plan their negotiation tactics as they ready themselves for a war of the wits. They should also prepare for another key player in the car-buying process-the finance manager.

Avoiding Car Dealer Scams

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Catherine Brock - MortgageLoan.com | August 06, 2007

No one wants or expects to get duped by a car dealership. Unfortunately, it happens more often than it should. If you're in the market for a new vehicle, protect yourself by recognizing the most common car dealer tricks and traps.

Four Auto Insurance Tips

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Greg Mischio - MortgageLoan.com | August 02, 2007

There's no shortage of reasons why you need auto insurance. What may not be clear to car owners, however, is what to look for when buying it. Know the basics, and you'll begin to see there's potential for serious savings.

Buying a Car Online

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Greg Mischio - MortgageLoan.com | June 04, 2007

Author Michael Crichton once labeled the Internet as "the Home Shopping Network." The Internet features all kinds of retail opportunities, including car buying, where the smart shopper can save big bucks on an auto purchase.

Seven Tips for Finding the Perfect Car

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Greg Mischio - MortgageLoan.com | June 01, 2007

America has a long-standing love affair with the automobile. If you\'re shopping for a new one, there are plenty of places to find the wheels of your dreams. These seven tips can help make sure you and your four-wheeled friend drive happily into the sunset.

Making the Most of Auto Incentives

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Greg Mischio - MortgageLoan.com | May 25, 2007

Incentives can appear in many forms. For a sports team, it's a shot at a gleaming trophy. For a 5-year old, it's a lick of a cherry lollipop. For the car buyer, incentives include price reductions and low interest rates, both of which can help you save big bucks on an auto purchase.

Buying Your First Car - Tips for Teens

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- MortgageLoan.com | May 06, 2007

In the life of a teenager, there's nothing quite as sweet as getting a driver's license. But there's also nothing quite as sour as learning how difficult and costly buying a car can be.

Bankruptcy Survivors: Four Tips for Car Loan Approval

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- MortgageLoan.com | April 29, 2007

Picking up the pieces after a bankruptcy is no easy task. One way that you can help rebuild your credit history is to get approved for a car loan. It can be the first step back to financial health.

How to Finance a Used Car

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- MortgageLoan.com | April 20, 2007

Auto owners love the smell of a new car. But those who buy used are willing to forego the distinct aroma in exchange for a lower purchase price on a vehicle. If you choose this route, pay close attention to your financing. Otherwise, the money you saved buying used could speed right out the window.

Used Cars Certification: Is it or Isn't It?

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- MortgageLoan.com | April 14, 2007

A used car certification is designed to give buyers some degree of confidence that they aren't purchasing a lemon. Lack of standardization among certification programs, however, opens the door for misunderstandings and buyer disappointment.

Family Car Values: Finding the Perfect Wheels

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Catherine Brock - MortgageLoan.com | March 23, 2007

Choosing the perfect vehicle for your family isn't easy. Prepare yourself by taking a quick inventory of automobile safety ratings online and select the features that will best protect your children.

Found Money: Buy a New Auto with a Cash-Out Refinance

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Greg Mischio - MortgageLoan.com | February 16, 2007

If you're living in a home with a vast amount of equity, you may be sitting on the ideal source of financing for replacing the old clunker sitting in your garage. A cash-out mortgage refinance might be just what you need to purchase a new car.