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Shannon Bradley

Shannon Bradley covers auto loans for NerdWallet. She spent more than 30 years in banking as a writer, creating educational content to help individuals and businesses with financial decision-making. Shannon has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Southern Indiana. She has two married (and financially independent) sons, a granddaughter with a 529 savings account and two rescue dogs with no financial concerns. Email: [email protected]

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Lenders That Offer Private-Party Auto Loans

Shannon Bradley
May 19, 2022

Private-party auto loans are used specifically to finance the purchase of a car from an individual. Not all lenders offer private-party auto loans.

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Tips for Buying a Used Car From a Private Seller

Shannon Bradley
May 17, 2022

Buying a used car from a private seller can have advantages. For example, if you’re looking for an exact make and model of vehicle, you might be able to cast…

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What Is a Private Party Auto Loan?

Shannon Bradley
May 19, 2022

Private-party auto loans help you pay for a car you buy from an individual, such as a family member or on Craigslist. When you purchase a car from a private…

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What Is a Bad Credit Score for a Car Loan?

Shannon Bradley
April 12, 2022

No single number defines a bad credit score for a car loan. In general though, if your credit score is below the mid-600s, you can expect higher interest rates and…

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What Is a Bad Credit Auto Dealer?

Shannon Bradley
March 21, 2022

Bad-credit car dealerships sell and finance vehicles for people with low credit scores, no credit, past bankruptcies, car repossessions or other credit issues. Some of these dealerships specialize in working…

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Bad Credit Auto Loans of 2022

Shannon Bradley
April 21, 2022

Compare bad credit auto loans, rates and lenders.

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How to Get a Car Loan With Bad Credit

Shannon Bradley
Dec. 20, 2021

Knowing what lenders look for can show you how to get a bad-credit auto loan with a lower rate. In most cases, having bad credit won’t prevent you from finding…

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Top Cash-Out Refinance Auto Loans

Shannon Bradley
Dec. 3, 2021

Compare lenders that offer cash-out refinance auto loans, including current rates, and learn the pros and cons of cash-out refinancing.

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3 Ways to Tap the Unexpected Equity in Your Leased Car

Shannon Bradley
Nov. 4, 2021

A shortage of semiconductor chips and other car parts has led to low new car inventory, higher used car demand and skyrocketing car prices. This supply chain disruption caused by…

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Can You Negotiate a Car Lease Buyout Price?

Shannon Bradley
Oct. 8, 2021

In most cases, you can’t negotiate the buyout price at the end of your car lease. At the beginning of your car lease, the leasing company estimates the car’s residual…

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