If you’re relying on a loan to buy your next vehicle, you may want to improve your credit score before you start shopping. Credit score is normally a leading factor for lenders weighing your application, and if approved, it will…
Does this sound familiar? Your tires are getting worn, so you get all new tires for your vehicle. Shortly thereafter, your brakes start squealing, so you replace those as well. And then, you open the bill for your insurance for…
Have you ever reviewed your emails and wondered where all the “You’re pre-qualified!” messages are coming from? More importantly, pre-qualified for what? And how? Receiving pre-qualifications, whether via email, regular mail or any other way, has become somewhat common. And…
Whether to get to work, school or the grocery store, the automobile is a necessity for most of us, and so too is the financing that helps pay for it. The road to vehicle ownership isn’t always straight, however, and events like…
April is National Financial Literacy Month. It’s a reminder for us all to take a moment and focus on goals for the year ahead. Maybe you’d like to save up for a family vacation or a new car? Taking a…
Many people don’t know their spending limits, which can lead to financial trouble. Things like late or missed payments may be avoidable simply by setting up a monthly budget. Knowing how much vehicle you can afford before shopping can help…
At Drive, we care about car shoppers’ broader financial journeys and want them to be informed so they can make the best decisions for their budget. “What is simple interest” is a common question, and despite being called “simple” interest,…
Getting financing for a vehicle can open up all kinds of opportunities. Besides the chance to go places with your new wheels – so awesome! – you may also be able to improve your credit score which can be a…
Paying your bills on time can be a balancing act, for sure, but keeping to those due dates is important for a variety of reasons. If you’re not able to make timely payments on a financial obligation, there can be…
Buying a car is super exciting but you may not know what you can afford or how to find your dream vehicle. A step that can help to take away those doubts is pre-qualification. Getting pre-qualified for financing gives you…