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What would my payment be on a car loan?

I recently got a new job and have been thinking about purchasing my first car. The new job pays better, but I won’t be able to buy the car upfront and will need to take out a car loan. I want to make sure I can budget appropriately, so what would my monthly payment be on a car loan?

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Jack Walsh · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Congratulations on the new job! Buying your first car can be an exciting experience, and it’s smart to look at your budget first. Unfortunately, you won’t know what your
car loan
payments are until you are approved for a loan; however, you can get a rough estimate.
Lenders use many different factors to determine if your loan will be approved, how much you can borrow, and your payment. Some of these factors include:
  • Your credit history
  • Your income and employment
  • The vehicle you are purchasing
If you have a general idea of a loan’s APR, you can use a car loan calculator to estimate your payments, but the best way to know what your payment will be is to apply for a loan or talk with a lender. To find a car loan with favorable terms and payments you can afford, you should shop around and compare offers from multiple lenders.
Once you find a vehicle and begin applying for car loans, you will need to provide
proof of insurance
. To find the right
car insurance
policy, you should shop around and compare quotes from multiple insurers.
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