Where Do I Pay My Kia Lease?

Category What are my payment Options?

• Online
  • Autopay Save time and postage by having your monthly payment automatically debited from your bank account. Complete one of the following options to enroll:
    • Login now and enroll to set up your recurring payments immediately
    • Call us at (866) 331-5632, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Eastern
    • Download, complete, and return the AutoPay Enrollment Form
  • One-Time Payments One time payments are available through your KIAFINANCE.com account using your home computer or any mobile device.
• Mail View the options below to mail a one-time payment to us. Be sure to include both your payment and remit coupon. If your remit coupon isn’t available, please write your account number on the check.
  • Retail Customers
    • Regular Mail Address: Kia Finance America P.O. Box 650805 Dallas, TX 75265-0805
    • Overnight Mail Address: Kia Finance America Box 650805 1501 North Plano Rd., Suite 100 Richardson, TX 75081

    IMPORTANT: For the retail payoff check mailing address, refer to the “Payoffs and Titles” category below

  • Lease Customers
    • Regular Mail Address: Kia Finance America P.O. Box 660891 Dallas, TX 75266-0891
    • Overnight Mail Address: Kia Finance America Box 660891 1501 North Plano Rd., Suite 100 Richardson, TX 75081

    IMPORTANT: For lease payoff checks to purchase your leased vehicle, refer to the “Payoffs and Titles” category below

• Phone
  • Automated Phone System: Call (866) 498-4455. Please have your KFA account and banking information ready. There is a convenience fee of $3.95 per payment to use this service.
  • Live Representative: Call (866) 644-1350. Please have your KFA account and banking information ready. There is a convenience fee of $7.95 per payment to use this service.
• In Person
  • Western Union: Call (800) 325-6000 to find a location. Western Union will require the following information to process your payment:
    • Pay to: Kia Finance America
    • City Code: KFA
    • State Code: CA
  • MoneyGram: Call (800)926-9400 to find a location. MoneyGram will require the following information to process your payment:
    • Company: KFA
    • Receive Code: 3984

    Western Union or MoneyGram will charge you a convenience fee for these services. KFA may retain a portion of this fee. When using one of our “cash only” locations, please reference your billing statement to ensure you have the correct account number and codes.

• With a Credit Card: It is not possible to use a credit card to directly pay your bill with Kia Finance America. However, you may pay using Visa or MasterCard through Western Union Quick Collect. Fees and restrictions apply.
  • To use Western Union Quick Collect, call (800)634-3422. Please have your Kia Finance America account number as well as the following payee information:
    • Payee: Kia Finance America
    • City Code: Kia
    • State Code: CA

  There is a convenience fee to use this service.

How long will it take for a payment to post to my account? Payments made online, using the automated phone system, or with a live phone representative will post to your Kia Finance America account for the selected scheduled date if submitted prior to 8pm Eastern time on any day.

• Payments submitted after 8 p.m.
• Eastern time will be posted to your account on the next business day.
• It may take up to 24 hours from the posting date for the payment to be reflected in your online payment history.
• It may take up to 5-7 days for your payment to be reflected in your bank account.
• For issues concerning your bank account, please consult your bank or financial institution if necessary.

Can I receive my monthly billing statement electronically? Yes! If you go paperless, you will receive an email notification when your monthly statement is available for viewing online. To enroll:

1. Login to your KIAFINANCE.com account
2. Click My Account
3. Select the My Profile tab
4. Choose the Paperless Statements checkbox

Note: When you sign up for automatic recurring payments, you will automatically be enrolled in our Paperless program, as well as enjoy the ease of having your payment automatically debited from your bank account each month. Can I change the due date on my account? On retail accounts, the due date can be changed a maximum of 2 times during the contract term, but no more than once per calendar year.

• Log in to your profile and find the “Payment” tab
• Click “Set up AutoPay” within the “Payment” drop-down
• Under “Make a Payment” click to set up your AutoPay schedule

Why am I being charged Property/Excise Tax on a leased vehicle? Any costs associated with the operation of the vehicle are your responsibility. This includes personal property tax which is charged based on your garaging/registration address and may also be referred to as excise tax, ad valorem, or motor vehicle tax.

1. Login to your KIAFINANCE.com account
2. While logged in, at the top of the page, click My Account
3. Select the My Profile tab
4. Choose Account information to make any necessary changes to your mailing, billing, and/or garaging address for lease vehicles
5. Click Save

If you have moved out of state:

• You may also be required to process a State-to-State title transfer. Please contact the Department or Bureau of Motor Vehicles in your new state for this information. Refer to the Payoffs and Titles section for more information regarding the State to State transfer process.
• Lease customers: There may be a change to your monthly payment amount due to state-specific tax requirements.

What if I want to turn in my vehicle early? You have the option to turn in your vehicle at any time. However returning your vehicle too far in advance of your scheduled maturity date may be considered an early termination under your lease agreement. Our team of Lease-End Advisors will be happy to help with any questions you may have.

• Excess wear and use
• Excess mileage
• Disposition (turn-in) fee When you lease or finance the purchase of a new Kia through Kia Finance within 60 days of returning your lease, Kia will cover your disposition fee, up to $400.
• Any past due or unpaid monthly payments
• Any other fees (e.g. unpaid late payment fees, taxes, tolls)

How do I purchase my current lease vehicle? Visit our Lease-End Overview and select the “Buy Your Current Kia” option on this page for full instructions on how to request a buyout quote. If your vehicle is garaged/registered in CO, DC, FL, HI, IN, PA, SD, SC, you will need to contact a Dealership to purchase the vehicle. Once you’ve received your quote, log-in to your kiafinance.com account (go to My Account > Document Request) to submit the Odometer Disclosure Statement and electronically sign the document. Then mail your payoff check to:

• Regular Mail: Payee must be: HCA Exchange, Inc. KFA Payment Processing Dept CH 14301 Palatine, IL 60055-4301
• Overnight Mail: Payee must be: HCA Exchange, Inc. HCA Exchange, Inc. Dept CH 14301 5505 North Cumberland Ave, Suite 307 Chicago, IL 60656-1471

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Does Kia have a payment app?

Install the Kia Pay App on your smartphone, and then subscribe to the service. ▶ See ‘Subscribing to the service.’ You can use the Kia Pay app to register the vehicle and credit card for the payment service.
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Is Kia finance and Hyundai finance the same?

Through our service brands Hyundai Motor Finance, Genesis Finance*, and Kia Finance America, we provide financial products tailored to meet the needs of Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia dealerships nationwide, including dealer inventory and facility financing.

• And, through these dealerships, we provide indirect vehicle financing and leasing solutions to over 1.7 million retail customers.
• Our subsidiary, Hyundai Protection Plan, Inc.** offers vehicle service contracts and other vehicle protection products under the Hyundai Protection Plan, Genesis Protection Plan and Power Protect brands.

In addition to our headquarters in Irvine, CA we have three operations centers in the US—in Atlanta, Dallas, and Newport Beach—with employees all committed to being a value-adding partner for our customers and supporting them with industry-leading customer service.
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What app does Kia finance use?

iPhone Screenshots – The Kia Dealer Direct app based version of the kiafinancedd.com website enables you to perform all of the tasks required to effectively manage the vehicle remarketing side of your dealership. Some of the available features of the app include: Touch/FaceID enabled for quick, secure access, Vin capture for vehicle grounding and turn-in, Push Alerts to stay up to date on bidding activity, Quick Navigation Guide that stores search results, DRIVIN Recommendation Carousel, Watchlist Updates and Rotating Home Page images that contain live links to relevant material.
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How late can you be on a car payment Kia?

How long does Kia Motor Finance take to repossess my car? – Repossession law varies slightly from state to state and range from 3 to 5 months after you stopped making payments on your Kia Motor Finance loan. Each individual retail and installment contract – the contract you signed when you got your car and Kia Motor Finance loan – states what constitutes a default.

1. Some states and contracts even trigger a repossession within 45 days (or a month and a half) of being in default.
2. You are in default when you stopped making your payments and for as long as you haven’t paid the Kia Motor Finance late fees.
3. Just catching up with your missed payments making Kia Motor Finance whole doesn’t automatically mean you’re not in default anymore.

You really need to pay Kia Motor Finance everything you owe including fees to be not considered in default any longer.
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Can I pay my Kia car payment online?

With a Kia Motors Financing plan, you can pay by mail, by phone, in person, or online.
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Can you pay off a lease with a credit card?

If you took home a car financed with a lease, you might want to know: can you pay a car lease with a credit card? In many cases, you can easily pay your lease with a credit card. However, just because you can pay a lease agreement with a credit card doesn’t make it a great idea for everyone.
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Does Kia let you skip a payment?

Kia Sales and Service in Kenosha, WI – For more on Kia relief efforts, specials, and model information, please contact us here at Palmen Kia in Kenosha, Wisconsin. We provide drivers in the areas of Racine, Milwaukee, and more in the Southeast Wisconsin area with new Kia vehicle sales and automotive service,

* Call 800-333-4KIA for details.0% APR financing for 24-66 months from Kia Motors Finance (KMF) on approved credit for purchase of a new 2020 Forte, Sportage, Sedona, Soul, or Stinger with $15.15 per month per $1,000 financed.0% APR financing for 24-75 months from KMF on approved credit for purchase of a new 2020 Optima (including Hybrid and PHEV), 2020 Sorento; or 2019 Niro (including EV and PHEV), Cadenza, Stinger, or K900 with $13.33 per month per $1,000 financed.

Quantities limited. Offer available for well-qualified buyers only. No down payment required. Subject to dealer participation. Payment deferred for 120 days. First monthly payment due 120 days from contract date. Payment schedule deferral is optional and will lengthen your contract term.

1. Cannot be combined with lease programs or other finance offers.
2. Must take delivery by 4/30/20.
3. A MESSAGE TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS: Due to COVID-19, we are experiencing unusually high call volume and longer wait times than normal.
4. We appreciate your patience as we work to quickly address customer concerns.

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What credit score do you need for Kia?

Leasing a Kia – Kia offers lease terms lasting between 24 and 48 months. Drivers who lease Kias can choose from a range of annual mileage limits:

• 10,000 miles
• 12,000 miles
• 15,000 miles
• 18,000 miles
• 20,000 miles
• 25,000 miles

Our experts used Kia’s payment calculator to find out how much a lease could cost per month. The table below shows examples for different Kia models, lease terms and estimated monthly payments, which were calculated with a $2,000 down payment and a 720 credit score.

Rates as of 10/5/22. Every lease through Kia Finance America comes with, It covers the difference between the balance you owe on the vehicle financing and the amount your insurance carrier pays out after a total loss. Once your lease term is up, you can choose to purchase or lease a new vehicle, purchase your current vehicle or simply return your leased vehicle to the dealership.

• Name, phone number and email address
• Housing information (including your housing status, time at your current address and monthly mortgage or rent payment)
• Employment status and income information
• Social Security number

Kia’s online application for auto loans and leases can be completed in a few easy steps. We’ve outlined the application process for Kia finance below:

1. Choose your Kia : When you first visit the Kia Finance America website, you’ll have the option to use the manufacturer’s payment calculator. Find the model that’s right for you, and enter your ZIP code to find up-to-date cost information near you.
2. Apply for credit : Once you find the vehicle you want to finance or lease, you must complete a credit application. You’ll need to provide basic information about yourself, your income and your employment history. After submitting your information, you’ll receive a credit decision within minutes. If approved, you’ll receive an approval certificate valid for 30 days.
3. Visit the dealership : Your last step is to visit the dealership you selected during your credit application process. There, you’ll get help to finalize your application details and pick your new Kia up.

In some cases, Kia Finance America and the dealer you select to apply for credit through may need more information to finalize a decision. You’ll receive further instructions if either needs more documents or information. Kia reviews are average within the auto finance industry.

1. Since Kia Finance America doesn’t have its own BBB page or customer reviews, we’ll look at the manufacturer’s BBB page.
2. The automaker is not rated, but holds an average rating of 1.1 out of 5.0 stars from over 270 customer reviews.
3. Similarly, Kia has an average rating of on Trustpilot, based on over 60 reviews.

While reviews from the BBB and Trustpilot may seem negative, the number of reviews is a tiny fraction of the company’s overall business. This is important to keep in mind for any large company. Additionally, Kia Finance America ranked well in the, It received 852 points out of a possible 1,000, placing just above the segment average of 845.
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Is Kia the high end of Hyundai?

Price and Value – In general, you will find that Kia vehicles are less expensive than their Hyundai counterparts. For example, the Kia Forte starts at $17,890, while the similar Hyundai Elantra starts at $19,850. Even though the Forte is less expensive, that doesn’t mean that Kia skimps on features – or quality.

1. Like Hyundai, Kia offers a 10 year, 100,000 mile warranty that’s among the best in the business.
2. Both brands stand behind their products and offer quality that’s matched by few in the business.
3. For 2021, Kia ranked third in the J.D.
4. Power U.S.
5. Vehicle Dependability Study*, ahead of brands like Toyota, Chevrolet, and even Mercedes-Benz.

Kia even finished ahead of both Hyundai and their Genesis luxury subsidiary. Kia was ranked highest among mass market brands, matched in quality only by Porsche and Lexus. We’d say that Kia is in good company at the top of that list. It’s also worth noting that the Kia Optima, Sorento and Sportage were singled out as being the best vehicles in their respective classes by J.D.
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What credit score does Kia financing use?

To finance a Kia vehicle, you typically need a credit score between 650 and 850. However, there are also other factors that determine your eligibility.
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Can you pay your Kia car payment with a credit card?

Key Takeaways –

Most auto lenders don’t directly accept credit cards for car payments.Workarounds like using a cash advance or balance transfer to make a car payment may lead to additional fees.Your available cash advance limit plays a role in using your credit card for a loan payment.

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Can I pay my car payment with a credit card?

Should I pay a car loan with a credit card? – Before considering a balance transfer, find out if your car loan lender allows you to make direct credit card payments without a fee. In this rare but ideal scenario, you can charge a car payment to your credit card and then pay off the credit card right away, boosting your credit and possibly earning rewards in the process.

If that’s not an option, though, deciding whether to transfer your debt from one method (an auto loan) to another (a credit card), comes down to two things: doing math and a gut check. Figure out whether you will actually save money on interest. Even if you, for instance, get a 0% introductory APR card that earns cash back by putting a large sum on a credit card, those rewards can easily be canceled out by high interest charges, late payment fees and damage to your credit score.

Next, decide whether you have the financial discipline to pay off your credit card before the introductory 0% APR period ends. If you’re already struggling with payments, it may make more sense to reduce them by refinancing your auto loan instead.
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Do Kia cars have tracking devices?

If your Kia has been stolen, you can use the UVO app to remotely immobilize your stolen vehicle and track its location. Using the app you can set time, area, idle time, valet alert parameters, and speed limits for your Kia.
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Does Kia give grace period?

Kia provides a late payment policy in their financing agreements. The grace period is 7-15 days.
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How can I pay my car online?

Download Article Download Article Since most people can’t afford to pay the full purchase price of a car in cash, getting car loans is a necessary part of life. Fortunately, most lenders provide several different methods of payment so you can choose the most convenient way to make your car loan payments.

1. 1 Identify your auto loan lender. If you got pre-approved for financing before you bought your car, the bank, credit union, or other lender who pre-approved your loan is your lender. Otherwise, your paperwork when you bought your car should list the name of your lender.
   • Sometimes dealers finance vehicles directly. If you purchased a dealer-financed vehicle, you should have payment information included with the paperwork you received when you bought your car.
   • If your dealer arranged financing through a third-party lender, you’ll likely find their name on your bill of sale.
2. 2 Consult your welcome letter for payment information. If your dealer arranged financing, your lender will typically send you a welcome letter within a couple of weeks after you complete the purchase. The welcome letter will include information on how to make your payments each month.
   • If you don’t receive a welcome letter, you should still be able to set up an account online to manage all of your loan information.

   Tip: Keep your welcome letter with your records as long as you have the loan. It provides important information that you might need to know, including the terms of your loan, the amount of your monthly payment, the interest rate, and the amount of any late fees or penalties. Advertisement

3. 3 Visit your lender’s website to make online payments. Most lenders have an online payment option available through their website. Once you set up an account, you can go to the website each month to make your payment or sign up for automatic payments.
   • Most lenders prefer a direct draft from your bank account. You will need your account number and your bank’s routing number to set this up. These numbers are at the bottom of your personal checks. If you don’t have personal checks, you can find this information on your bank’s website.
   • Some lenders allow you to make payments using a debit or credit card. However, before you set this up, make sure you won’t be charged any extra fees. Debit or credit card payments also may take additional processing time.
4. 4 Use the payment stub attached to your monthly statement. Most auto lenders no longer give out payment coupon books to make your monthly payments. Rather, there will be a payment stub attached to your monthly statement. If you prefer to send a physical check rather than paying online, detach the stub and mail it back to your lender along with your payment.
   • If you don’t have personal checks, you can also use a money order or cashier’s check to make your payment through the mail.
   • If you mail in your payment, make sure you mail it in plenty of time for it to get there before the due date or it might be considered late. Most auto lenders process payments as of the date they’re received, not the postmark date on the envelope.
5. 5 Make your payments in person for dealer-financed vehicles. If you bought your car at a “buy-here, pay-here” lot, you’ll likely have to go to the dealer at least once a month to make your payment in person. Most dealers require you to make your payments either in cash or in certified funds (a cashier’s check or money order).
   • Some dealers may require you to make weekly or bi-weekly payments. If payments are scheduled more than once a month, this is typically based on how often you get paid. For example, if you get paid every other week, the dealer may expect you to make a car payment every payday instead of just once a month.

   Warning: Dealer-financed cars can be tempting if you have poor credit, but they may end up costing you more in interest and may not do anything to help improve your credit. Read the terms of the loan carefully before using this method of financing.

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1. 1 Determine how interest is computed on your loan. Most car loans are simple-interest loans, which means you’ll pay less interest if you pay your loan off early. However, if the interest on your loan is fixed from the start of the loan, you’ll still pay the same amount of money regardless of when you pay off the loan.
   • If your car loan has fixed interest, you may be better off simply making the monthly payments on time through the end of the loan — especially if those on-time payments are reported on your credit report. If you have extra money to put toward the loan, deposit it in a savings account instead so you can earn interest off of that money in the meantime.
   • To find out how interest is computed on your loan, check the welcome letter you got from the lender when you bought your car. You can also find this information on your online account or by calling your lender’s customer service number.

   Tip: Read the terms of your loan agreement carefully to make sure there is no prepayment penalty if you pay off your loan early.

2. 2 Make 2 payments each month if you don’t have extra cash. Even if you don’t have extra funds each month, you can still pay off your car loan early by splitting your monthly payment into 2 payments. If you have a simple-interest loan, you’ll pay less in interest than you would if you only made a single payment.
   • For example, if you have a 60-month loan for $10,000, you’ll pay off your loan in 54 months instead of 60. You’ll also save a little on your interest, depending on the rate.
   • Contact your lender and make sure they’ll allow you to do this. Most lenders will allow you to make payments for smaller than the payment amount online, provided you make them before the due date for the regular monthly payment.

   Tip: If you get paid every 2 weeks, splitting up your car payment like this can also be easier to budget.

3. 3 Round up your car payment to the nearest $50. You’ll pay off your car loan more quickly if you’re able to make more than the payment due. Think of your monthly payment as a minimum payment, and round it up when you can.
   • For example, if your car payment is $215 a month, you would pay $250 a month instead. Depending on the interest rate and the total amount you financed, you could end up paying off your loan up to a year early, saving hundreds in interest.

   Tip: If you plan on making incremental extra payments to pay your loan off early, call your lender and make sure the extra payments are going to your principal, not interest.

4. 4 Get a payoff quote and make a lump-sum payment. If you know you’re close to paying your car off and you have a little extra cash, contact your lender for a payoff quote. This amount will be less than the amount you owe since that amount tells you what you would pay if you paid through the end of the loan.
   • For example, if you recently got a tax return, you might decide to use that money to pay off your car. Even if you can’t pay it off in full, you can still make a large lump-sum payment that would decrease the amount you paid in interest and help you pay off your loan earlier.
   • Payoff quotes are typically only good for 30 days, or until the date your next monthly payment is due, so don’t request one until you’re ready to make a lump-sum payment.
5. 5 Use certified funds for your final payment. When you make your final payment on your car loan, your lender will release the lien on your title and send the title to you. Sending your payment in certified funds, such as with a cashier’s check or money order, ensures you’ll get your title as soon as possible.
   • On the memo line of the cashier’s check or money order, write “payment in full” or “final payment” along with the account number for your loan.
   • Getting a cashier’s check or money order also provides you with physical proof of payment.

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1. 1 Contact your lender as soon as possible. If you’re having difficulty making your car payments, call your lender’s customer service number immediately. You’ll have more options available if you talk to them before you’ve missed a payment. If you’re already behind a couple of payments, it may be too late to refinance your loan.
   • Most car lenders don’t refinance car loans themselves. However, they may be able to change your due date or spread out your payments. That would give you a lower payment each month. However, it would take you longer to pay off your loan.
   • Working out something with your current lender is a good idea if you’re facing a temporary financial hardship but know your situation will improve within a few months.
2. 2 Check your credit score. Your ability to refinance your car loan depends on your credit score, While you’re entitled to a free credit report from each of the 3 main bureaus each year, that free credit report does not include your credit score. To get your credit score, you’ll have to work with Equifax, Experian, or TransUnion directly.
   • Free websites or smartphone apps such as WalletHub, CreditKarma, and CreditSesame provide you with access to your credit score for free. While your true FICO score might be a few points higher or lower than the score provided on these websites, they can give you a good idea of what your credit score is without costing you any money.

   Tip: Refinancing is more likely to help you if your credit score has improved significantly since you first took out your car loan.

3. 3 Gather information about your current loan. To apply for refinancing, you’ll need to provide some basic information about the loan you currently have. Much of this information will be included in the welcome letter you got when you bought your car. You can also find it through your account on your lender’s website. Some of the information you’ll need includes:
   • Your current monthly payment and the remaining balance on your loan
   • The term of your loan (total time you have to repay the loan in months)
   • Your current interest rate
   • Your car’s VIN

   Tip: Some car loan refinance companies also want you to get a payoff quote from your current lender since you’ll be paying off your current loan with the new loan.

4. 4 Apply with several car loan refinance companies. Look up car loan refinance companies online and read about the types of loans they offer. Most companies also give information about their minimum credit score requirements, which can help you narrow down your choices.
   • Free credit report websites often have tools that will help you find car loan refinance companies and compare rates before you apply. They may even analyze how likely you are to be approved, given your current credit score and credit history.
   • Typically, you can do a “pre-approval” application that only does a soft-pull on your credit.
5. 5 Compare offers to your current loan. If you’re pre-approved to have your car loan refinanced, the refinance companies will give you terms and interest rates. If you can’t find an interest rate that is lower than the one you currently pay on your car loan, it probably doesn’t make sense to refinance the loan, even if you’re paying a lower monthly payment.
   • You also want to look at the length of time you’ll have to make payments if you refinance. Think about this term compared to the age of your car and what its value will likely be at the end of the term. If your car is worth less than you’d be paying to refinance it, the refinance is probably not worth it.
6. 6 Complete the paperwork to refinance your car. If you’ve found a refinance offer that you like and that offers you savings over your current loan, contact that lender to complete the transaction. That lender will likely have paperwork for you to fill out and sign.
   • Typically, you can complete this paperwork online. If you’re refinancing through a bank or credit union, you may need to visit a branch in person to finalize the loan.
   • Once your car is refinanced, your original lender will remove their lien off of your title and send the title to the company that’s refinancing your car. You should get a letter in the mail stating that the lien has been removed. Keep this letter for your records.

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Question How can I lower my auto loan payments? Samantha Gorelick is a Lead Financial Planner at Brunch & Budget, a financial planning and coaching organization. Samantha has over 6 years of experience in the financial services industry, and has held the Certified Financial Planner™ designation since 2017. Financial Planner Expert Answer Support wikiHow by unlocking this expert answer. Take a defensive driving class and increase the monthly deductible per occurrence for your auto insurance. This is really the easiest way to reduce how much you’re spending on your vehicle every month. You can also contact the lender to ask them about lowering your monthly payment, but this can be a risky strategy as you’ll end up paying off the debt for a longer period of time.

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Advertisement Article Summary X Since most people can’t afford to pay for a car in full, car loans are a common and necessary part of life. Within a few weeks of purchasing your car, you should get a welcome letter for payment information. This letter will include information on how to make your payments each month.

Most lenders have an online payment option available through their website, so once you set up an account you can go to the website each month to make your payment or sign up for automatic payments. Alternatively, you can detach the payment stub attached to your monthly statement and mail it back to your lender along with your payment.

Most car loans are simple interest loans, meaning you’ll pay less interest if you pay your loan off early. To pay less in interest and be rid of your loan early, try rounding your payments up to the nearest 50 dollars. For example, if your payment is 215 dollars, instead pay 250 dollars a month.
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What happens if you miss one month car payment?

What Happens When I Miss a Payment? – A lot of bad things can happen when you stop paying your car loan, Each month you miss a payment lowers your credit score. If you can’t resume payments and get caught up, your car can be repossessed. Worse, you could still owe money on your former car after you no longer have it.
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How many days after a car payment is due is it considered late?

When is a car payment considered late? – Most auto loans have a 10 day grace period on payments, meaning you can make a payment within 10 days of the agreed-upon monthly due date without the payment being considered late. Once payment is “late,” it can accrue fees and eventually be reported to credit bureaus, so you’ll want to avoid that designation if you can. While you’ll be charged a late fee if your payment arrives after the grace period, you can (and should!) still pay the payment as soon as you can. Typically, auto lenders will wait 30 days before reporting a late payment to credit bureaus like Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion, and a little bit after that, your debt might be in default.
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What happens if you miss a payment on a leased car?

What happens if I don’t make the payments on my auto lease? | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Your lease agreement will state what constitutes a default of the lease as well as if there is any “grace period” in making lease payments. Not making a contractually required monthly payment will normally be a breach of the lease and the lessor can then repossess the vehicle from you.
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