Are long-term auto loans a bad deal?
Chris Farrell Apr 12, 2013
Marketplace Economics Correspondent Chris Farrell explains why long-term auto loans, which are boosting car sales, could be a bad deal for borrowers.
Americans are getting back together...with their debt
Kai Ryssdal Mar 12, 2013
Americans are reigniting their love affair with debt. Sure, it spurred a financial crisis. But it's also good for the economy.
Low interest rates boost auto refinancing
Stacey Vanek Smith Jan 17, 2013
Like homeowners, car owners are taking advantage of low interest rates to refinance high-cost auto loans.
Longer loans boost car sales
Jeff Tyler Sep 12, 2012
Cheap credit is boosting car sales. But more buyers are taking loans of up to seven years. Monthly payments are lower; the total cost is higher.
Car loans becoming easier to get
Tracy Samilton Jul 31, 2012
The lending market for vehicle loans has softened, helping to drive car sales. Some lenders are even courting subprime borrowers.
Household investment is up
Chris Farrell Mar 8, 2012
Consumer borrowing is on the rise. Here's the thing: Credit card borrowing is down. Student loans and auto loans -- investment debt -- is up.
Where lending rose and dropped
Tess Vigeland Sep 21, 2011
And this final note. For all the pronouncements that we'd become better, smarter savers out of the financial crisis, looks like the wallets are out...
