auto loan

Borrowed car money

An auto loan is money borrowed to purchase a vehicle, with the vehicle itself serving as collateral.

The lender holds the title until the loan is repaid.

Auto loans typically run three to seven years with fixed monthly payments: She got a good rate on her auto loan.

Also called a car loan.

lending

borrower

One who takes temporarily

principal · monthly payment · installment · amortization · underwriting · approval · preapproval · creditworthiness · credit score · credit report

vehicle

car

Wheeled motor vehicle

  • sedanEnclosed passenger car
  • SUVRugged passenger vehicle
  • truckHeavy freight vehicle

minivan · coupe · hatchback · crossover · pickup · convertible · electric vehicle · hybrid · certified pre-owned · new car

cost

downpayment

Initial payment toward purchase

invoice price · negotiation · trade-in value · rebate · incentive · dealer markup · extended warranty · fees · taxes · total cost

purchase

dealership

Licensed retail seller

  • financingProviding capital for purchases
  • leaseTemporary use contract
  • buyObtain through payment

sale · transaction · offer · quote · terms · shopping · comparison · application · contract · paperwork

Categories
Opposites
vehicle acquisition method

auto loanauto lease

Temporary vehicle contract

car lease · vehicle lease · leasing · rental car · car rental

debt vs. outright purchase

auto loanfull payment

Entire amount owed, delivered

cash deal

loan type/purpose

auto loanmortgage

Secured home loan

home loan · student loan · credit card debt · personal loan · unsecured loan

Family

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