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How quickly can I pay off my car loan?

I’ve been paying off a 72-month car loan, but my monthly payments are pretty low. I want to pay off the loan sooner than scheduled, but how quickly can I pay off my car loan?

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Jack Walsh · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
That’s great you want to pay off your
car loan
quickly, but you can only pay off a car loan as quickly as the lender allows.
Policies differ by lender. Some make paying off the loan quickly a simple process, while others may not allow it or could have
prepayment penalties
. To find out how quickly you can pay off your car loan, you need to contact your lender and ask what their policy is.
Alternatively, if your lender won’t modify the loan or allow you to pay it off more quickly, you may want to consider refinancing the loan for higher monthly payments and a lower loan term. To find the best rate and agreement, you should shop around and compare offers from multiple lenders, such as:
  • Local and national banks
  • Credit unions
  • Online lenders
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