I want to purchase a new car. But rather than trade my car in, I'm going to sell it privately to get more money. I still owe money on it from my loan, though—so how do I sell it if I still owe on it?
can vary depending on whether you have negative or positive equity.
If you have positive equity, the process is straightforward. Get cash or a cashier’s check bring it to your lender, pay off your loan, and pocket the proceeds.
If you have negative equity, the process is still simple, but it requires some more forethought and consideration about what to do with the remaining balance on your loan. You can either pay this off out of pocket or roll it into a new loan.
With any luck, you can find a buyer to maximize your income.
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