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Buying a Home
Buying a Car
Fraud Protection
Home Improvement
Improving Your Credit
Managing Your Money

Best Cars to Lease For Your Lifestyle

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Best Cars to Lease For Your Lifestyle

Deciding which vehicle you should lease can be a huge and intimidating decision. With Americans behind the wheel for over 300 hours on average each year, you’ll likely be spending a lot of time in your car. So much so that the vehicle you choose is...
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Best Family Vehicles

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Best Family Vehicles

When you hear the term “family car” the image that pops into your mind is probably an ugly minivan. While many families do choose the quintessential minivan route at around the same time they trade in the “restaurants” line item on their monthly...
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GAP Coverage for FairLease Vehicles

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GAP Coverage for FairLease Vehicles

In an unpredictable world, GAP (Guaranteed Asset Protection) protects you financially if your leased car is totaled or stolen while you owe more than it’s worth. FairLease automatically includes GAP coverage in every vehicle we lease. Here’s why that matters.
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How Do Auto Loans Work?

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How Do Auto Loans Work?

Most people buying a new car will need to borrow money to do so. If you’re buying a new car from a dealership, you can often apply for the loan right when you pick out your car. You find a car you like and fill out loan application documents.
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How Does a Vehicle Trade In Work?

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How Does a Vehicle Trade In Work?

You want a new car. Also, you want to get money for your current car. The easiest way to do that is in one transaction—an automobile trade in at a dealership.
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How Excessive Mileage Fees Are Handled by FairLease

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How Excessive Mileage Fees Are Handled by FairLease

People go over the maximum number of miles agreed to on their lease contracts for a number of perfectly understandable reasons, and we’ve heard them all. Sometimes it’s because they are in a happy long-term relationship (congratulations!) and are...
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How FairLease Compares to Other Leasing Companies

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How FairLease Compares to Other Leasing Companies

Some people think, “A leasing company is a leasing company, right? All the same to me.” Too many consumers wrongly believe that our nation’s laws and regulations automatically ensure that any leasing partner they choose is just as good and safe as the...
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How Much Car Loan Can I Get Approved For?

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How Much Car Loan Can I Get Approved For?

Frequently, a car is a person’s first major purchase. It’s exciting, especially with all the cool features you can get these days. Everybody knows that your car is like your clothes. It says something about who you are; so most of us aren’t inclined to...
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How to Buy a Car From a Private Seller

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How to Buy a Car From a Private Seller

Automobile dealers are famous for having tricks up their sleeves to get you to buy a car. That is one reason it can be more relaxing to buy a car from an individual who has a relatively fixed price and doesn’t use all the high-pressure sales tactics.
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Want To Buy That Car You’re Leasing?

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Want To Buy That Car You’re Leasing?

If so, several factors should play into your choice. We’ve gathered a few here to help guide your decision. Maybe you’re crazy about the car.
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How To Get A Car Loan

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How To Get A Car Loan

Purchasing a new car can be intimidating, but it should be more exciting than scary. Securing a car loan can take some of the financial pressure off consumers making a major purchase and will help you get the vehicle that best suits your needs and...
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How to Get Approved for a Car Loan

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How to Get Approved for a Car Loan

Unless you already have the funds to pay for your new vehicle, you’ll probably need a car loan. And to get approved for that car loan, you may want to consider a few things that can improve your chances of getting approved for a great rate and payment.
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How to Refinance Your Car

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How to Refinance Your Car

Refinancing an auto loan sounds difficult, but it's actually fairly simple. When you refinance an auto loan at Credit Union of Texas, you’re essentially taking out a new loan with us to pay the balance on your current loan with your other lender.
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Leasing Your Next Vehicle with FairLease Makes Sense

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Leasing Your Next Vehicle with FairLease Makes Sense

Even the best car lease comes to an end. That situation can be good or bad, depending on the end-of-lease terms, your financial position, and your plans for getting your next vehicle. Start by knowing your options.
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Should I Trade In Or Sell My Vehicle

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Should I Trade In Or Sell My Vehicle

Buying a new car tends to be the fun part, whereas dispensing with your old vehicle is not as much fun. Should you trade it in, or should you take the time and energy to sell it to a private buyer? The answer usually comes down to whether you want...
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Tips for Trading In Your Car

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Tips for Trading In Your Car

You’re ready to trade out your car for a newer model. Ideally, you want to get the maximum amount for your car on trade in, meaning you would owe less for your new car. But how do you do that?
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What Happens At The End of a Lease

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What Happens At The End of a Lease

For you and your vehicle, an end-of-lease event can be exhilarating, bittersweet, and a little scary all at once. But who needs that kind of drama? With a little knowledge and planning, you and your car will face the inevitable...
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What Happens When You Refinance Your Car Loan

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What Happens When You Refinance Your Car Loan

You’re thinking about refinancing your automobile for whatever reason — a lower interest rate, better terms, to transition from a lease to ownership. What exactly happens when you do that? What happens to the old loan?
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When to Refinance Your Car Loan

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When to Refinance Your Car Loan

Most people have heard of refinancing a house, but did you know you could refinance a car loan? Since car loans are generally for a much shorter payment term than mortgages, it might seem simpler just to pay it off. However, changes in your circumstances
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Why You Should Get Pre-Approved Before Heading to Dealership

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Why You Should Get Pre-Approved Before Heading to Dealership

When it's time for a new car, do you go straight to the dealership? If you do, you can look forward to a full day of paperwork, finance disclosures, credit reviews, and lots of waiting. One alternative to spending a day at the dealership is to get...
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