Getting a Car Loan With a New Job: How to Get Approved Today

Getting a car loan with a new job in Canada can be a bit tricky, but it’s not impossible. Whether you’ve just started your career or switched to a new employer, having access to reliable transportation is important.   Many Canadians rely on cars to get to work, run errands, and travel, and if you’re […]

The difference between hard vs soft credit checks may seem confusing at first. Knowing a little about them can help you when managing your financial life and even help preserve your credit score a little.   That’s what we are discussing today.   Credit inquiries take two main forms, soft inquiries and hard inquiries. They […]

Classic cars are one of the few vehicle types that can appreciate in value. Just like art or fine wine, the value can go up instead of (or as well as) down. That makes classic cars fertile ground for investment. If you want in on the game, can you get a classic car loan?   […]

The question of leasing or buying a car is as old as the cars themselves. A bit like Mac vs Microsoft, a question with no real answer and a question that can divide opinions.   Rather than get involved in any of that, our auto loans team will outline the pros and cons of leasing […]

Today is customer question time and this one is a good one. It’s a situation many of us find ourselves in, often without knowing it. The question was ‘Is it a good idea to buy an ex-rental car with my auto loan?’   We asked our auto loans team to outline the pros and cons […]

The origination of the term ‘lemon car’ is murky but it’s part of accepted parlance when describing a car that just won’t work properly. It’s a subject we were discussing with our car loan team the other day so decided to create a blog post about how to avoid buying a lemon.   So, what […]

Have you ever wondered how being a co-signer for a car could impact your financial standing? In Canada, where car ownership is a necessity for many, the concept of co-signing is not uncommon.   In this article, we will delve into the details of what it means to be a co-signer for a car loan […]

Car loan pre-approval is something we like to speak on a lot with our blog. There's good reason for that, it plays an important part in our car loan application process. So much so, that we see it to be a must! Get Pre-Approved in 2 Minutes or Less. All credit scores accepted & no […]

When we talk about cars on this blog, we also mean SUVs, crossovers, trucks, vans, and other vehicles too. We use the term car for convenience so we don’t bore you with a long list of vehicle types every time we write.   However, there are times when we need to get specific. Like when […]

Are you contemplating the idea of purchasing a used car? The decision can be both exciting and daunting. While the prospect of saving money is appealing, concerns about reliability and hidden issues may be lingering in your mind.   In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the key factors to consider when deciding whether to buy […]