Many Americans are underwater on their car trade-ins and a growing number now owe record amounts. Should you be waiting to buy?

With so many drivers owing more on their auto loans than what their car is actually worth, prospective buyers should consider their options ...
Wall Street Journal

Should You Trade In or Refinance Your Car?

A trade-in is ideal for getting a different vehicle, while refinancing might save you money Written By Written by Staff Loan Writer, Buy Side Bob Haegele is a staff loan writer at Buy Side covering ...
CNBC

Underwater car trade-ins are on the rise — and drivers owe a record amount, Edmunds finds

In the fourth quarter of 2025, 29.3% of trade-ins toward new car purchases had negative equity, according to new data from car website Edmunds. The average amount owed on trade-ins with negative ...