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A man learning how car leasing works by choosing cars online instead of through a dealership
Lease Purchase
Jimmy Lipham

How Does Car Leasing Work?

Car leasing is not the same as car buying or renting a car. Whether you are about to lease a new car or deciding what to do at the end of your current lease, it is important that you understand the basics of car leasing.

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Buy Your Company Car in 3 Steps
Lease Purchase
Jimmy Lipham

How To Get Out Of A Car Lease Early

The same, shiny new vehicle you loved at lease signing might not be the right fit anymore. Whatever the reason, you need to learn how to get out of a car lease early—and fortunately, you have a few options. Unfortunately, none of them are going to let you walk away without penalty.

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Two people celebrating a good car loan rate because auto loan refinancing positively affected their credit score.
Auto Refinance
Jimmy Lipham

How Auto Loan Refinancing Affects Your Credit Score

If you keep a close eye on your credit profile, you might be wondering how refinancing is going to affect your credit score. The truth is, refinancing any loan will invariably have minor, short-term impacts on your credit. They can vary based on your situation.

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A scale with a coin and a car, representing the question, "Should I Buy or Refinance My Car?"
Auto Refinance
Jimmy Lipham

Should I Refinance Or Buy A Car?

If you wish your auto loan payment were a bit lower, you may be inclined to try to find your way out of the deal, even if it means trading down or starting over. Depending on the vehicle and your financial situation, that might be the best option. But you should first consider refinancing your auto loan.

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Shaking hands after buying your car lease early
Lease Purchase
Jimmy Lipham

How To Buy Your Car Lease Early

Most lessees will drive their leased vehicles until the end of the contract and return it to their dealer. But a three-year car lease is not set in stone. In fact, if you’re looking to buy your car lease early, you can follow the footsteps of thousands of people who have done the same.

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Someone who wants to buy a leased car
Lease Purchase
Jimmy Lipham

4 Steps To Buy Your Leased Car

If you enjoy your leased vehicle, it’s only natural to want to keep it. Lease buyouts during or at the end of your term are common. In fact, manufacturers are most often all too happy to sell you the vehicle you leased.

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Someone pushing a lever toward a good credit score
General Auto Finance Education
Jimmy Lipham

The Four C’s Of Credit

You probably know that your credit score is important for getting a loan. However, your credit score is not the only factor that banks and other lending institutions look at when considering you for a loan. Lenders typically look at four primary factors.

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People examining a vehicle service contract with a magnifying glass
General Auto Finance Education
Jimmy Lipham

What Is a Vehicle Service Contract?

The purpose of vehicle service contracts is to pick up where manufacturer warranties leave off.
A warranty from a manufacturer is essentially a promise that your car is in working order.

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