{"id":39456,"date":"2022-04-26T12:06:52","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T12:06:52","guid":{"rendered":" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/?p=39456"},"modified":"2022-04-26T12:18:29","modified_gmt":"2022-04-26T12:18:29","slug":"how-to-pay-off-your-car-loan-faster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/how-to-pay-off-your-car-loan-faster\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Guaranteed Ways to Pay Off Your Car Loan Faster"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>There&#8217;s nothing more depressing than paying high monthly amounts on your auto loan for years on end. Use these tips to pay off your car loan faster, improve your credit, and save money in the long run!<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Here are a couple of quick numbers for you &#8211; the average length of car ownership in the US is <strong>79 months<\/strong> (roughly 6.5 years). However, did you know that almost <strong>69<\/strong> <strong>of those months<\/strong> (or 5.7 years) are spent paying car loan payments? That essentially means that Americans actually &#8220;own&#8221; the car they drive for less than a year before replacing it!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">While taking on a long loan term may seem great because of the low monthly payments, you will often end up paying more than the principal in the long run! If you would rather pay off your car loan in the fastest way possible, then you&#8217;re in the right place.<\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39464 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Pay-off-car-loan-faster.jpg\" alt=\"How to pay off a car loan faster\" width=\"871\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Pay-off-car-loan-faster.jpg 871w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Pay-off-car-loan-faster-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Pay-off-car-loan-faster-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Pay-off-car-loan-faster-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In this post, we&#8217;ve listed 7 great ways in which you can save money by fast-tracking and paying off your car loan early.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #e71346;color:#e71346\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/how-to-pay-off-your-car-loan-faster\/#Here_Are_The_7_Best_Ways_to_Pay_Off_Your_Car_Loan_Early\" >Here Are The 7 Best Ways to Pay Off Your Car Loan Early<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/how-to-pay-off-your-car-loan-faster\/#What_Is_the_Fastest_Way_to_Pay_off_a_Car_Loan\" >What Is the Fastest Way to Pay off a Car Loan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/how-to-pay-off-your-car-loan-faster\/#Will_My_Car_Payment_Go_Down_If_I_Pay_Extra\" >Will My Car Payment Go Down If I Pay Extra?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/how-to-pay-off-your-car-loan-faster\/#What_Happens_If_I_Double_My_Car_Payment\" >What Happens If I Double My Car Payment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/how-to-pay-off-your-car-loan-faster\/#Can_You_Pay_off_a_Car_Loan_Early_to_Avoid_Interest\" >Can You Pay off a Car Loan Early to Avoid Interest?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/how-to-pay-off-your-car-loan-faster\/#Does_Paying_off_a_Car_Loan_Early_Affect_Your_Credit\" >Does Paying off a Car Loan Early Affect Your Credit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/how-to-pay-off-your-car-loan-faster\/#Is_It_Better_to_Pay_a_Car_Loan_Twice_a_Month\" >Is It Better to Pay a Car Loan Twice a Month?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/how-to-pay-off-your-car-loan-faster\/#How_to_Get_Out_of_a_Bad_Car_Loan\" >How to Get Out of a Bad Car Loan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/how-to-pay-off-your-car-loan-faster\/#What_Happens_When_You_Pay_Off_Your_Car\" >What Happens When You Pay Off Your Car?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Pay_Off_Your_Car_Loan_Early\"><\/span>Should You Pay Off Your Car Loan Early?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To decide whether you want to pay off your car loan soon, analyze the following factors and see if you can save more money in the long run.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Remaining loan term:<\/strong> Generally, any loan term longer than 72 months will incur high interest charges. If you had taken a 72-month, 84-month, or 96-month loan, it makes sense to pay it off soon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Current remaining balance:<\/strong> Still have a large loan balance after 3-4 years of monthly payments? You&#8217;ll save more money by closing it as soon as possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Prepayment penalties:<\/strong> Lenders receive interest for every month of the loan term, so they typically do not encourage early payoffs. If the prepayment penalty is negligible compared to the savings you&#8217;ll make then it&#8217;s better to pay off the loan,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Calculate how much you can save:<\/strong> Use an auto loan calculator to quickly find out your gross savings. Even if it isn&#8217;t as much as you expected, closing the loan may have other knock-on effects like a bump in credit score, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/how-are-car-loan-payments-calculated\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> How are car loan payments calculated?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_Are_The_7_Best_Ways_to_Pay_Off_Your_Car_Loan_Early\"><\/span>Here Are The 7 Best Ways to Pay Off Your Car Loan Early<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>1. Refinance your auto loan for a lower term<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Auto refinancing is a great way to reduce your loan term and pay off the loan easily. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-refinance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Refinancing your car loan<\/a> involves taking on a new loan with better terms and conditions than your current loan. The new lender will pay off the existing loan balance, and you get to pay reduced payments due to a lower APR, shorter loan term, or both. Keep in mind that this only works if the new loan term is smaller than the current one.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-refinance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/REFINANCE-BANNER.png\" alt=\"Can you pay off a car loan early?\" width=\"744\" height=\"276\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2. Review any add-on expenses in your car loan<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Paying off your current loan will take longer than usual if you have additional expenses and plans bundled into the loan amount. Some examples of these add-ons include:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Extended Warranties<\/li>\n<li>Vehicle Service Contracts<\/li>\n<li>Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP)<\/li>\n<li>Tire, wheel, and maintenance warranties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Depending on which ones are important, you can exclude the unnecessary items and reduce the total loan amount to be paid. Different dealers may have their own procedures for excluding these add-ons, so reach out to them if you want to economize.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Choose bi-weekly payments<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bi-weekly payments allow you to make one extra payment every year. This is because not every month has four weeks &#8211; some months are slightly longer. If you choose monthly payments, you will make only 12 full payments in a year. However, choosing the bi-weekly options means that you&#8217;ll pay 26 half-payments &#8211; or 13 full payments. This can help you make one additional payment in a year and close the loan earlier.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Ensure extra\u00a0 payments go towards paying off the principal<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Unless explicitly mentioned, most of the extra payments you make go towards repaying the interest charges and not the principal. However, making more payments to your principal can quickly reduce the amount of time you spend paying off the loan.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is because auto loans use simple interest to calculate monthly payments. Rep<span class=\"_2GMChG _3-to_p\">aying the principal first helps reduce the loan balance faster, thereby bringing down the time spent in repaying the loan. Ensure the extra payments are marked &#8220;principal-only&#8221; when paying.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39465\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/how-to-pay-off-car-loan-faster.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/how-to-pay-off-car-loan-faster.jpg 870w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/how-to-pay-off-car-loan-faster-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/how-to-pay-off-car-loan-faster-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/how-to-pay-off-car-loan-faster-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"FTDQoV\"><\/div>\n<h3>5. Use the Snowball or Avalanche methods to prioritize<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Snowball Method of debt payments involves making extra payments to the smallest debt you owe until it is completely paid off. If you have multiple loans, you can start with repaying the smallest and work your way to the next largest debt, and so on. This is a great way to motivate yourself to pay off your pending loans.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">However, if you want to save money right off the bat, you can use the Avalanche Method of debt payments. This prioritizes the loan with the highest interest, ensuring it is paid off first before moving to low-interest loans.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Round up your payment to the nearest $50<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you feel it&#8217;s unlikely you can make any extra payments in a year, commit to rounding off your monthly payments to the nearest $50. For example, if your payment is $207\/month, round it off to $250. This is a small enough increase that it doesn&#8217;t affect your monthly finances, but will still help you cumulatively repay the loan quicker.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Use pay raises\/bonuses\/refunds to pay off your loan<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Your finances are usually a test of your willpower &#8211; and it is most tested during a pay raise or bonus! If you find yourself getting windfall gains at work, put them to work by making as many extra payments on the car loan as you can. While it may hurt to not increase spending in the short run, you can get more savings in the long run by closing the auto loan sooner!<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Fastest_Way_to_Pay_off_a_Car_Loan\"><\/span>What Is the Fastest Way to Pay off a Car Loan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The fastest way to pay off a car loan is either by <strong>auto loan refinancing<\/strong> or closing the loan using a<strong> lump sum payment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_My_Car_Payment_Go_Down_If_I_Pay_Extra\"><\/span>Will My Car Payment Go Down If I Pay Extra?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"FTDQoV\">\n<p class=\"_2GMChG _3-to_p\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"_2GMChG _3-to_p\"><strong>No, extra payments will not reduce your monthly payments, which are already fixed at the time of signing the loan<\/strong>. However, making &#8220;principal-only&#8221; payments will reduce the loan balance faster and help you close the loan sooner.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_If_I_Double_My_Car_Payment\"><\/span>What Happens If I Double My Car Payment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Doubling your car payment will reduce your interest charges twice as fast, which means you can start repaying the principal sooner<\/strong>. This means you can reduce the loan term quicker!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Pay_off_a_Car_Loan_Early_to_Avoid_Interest\"><\/span>Can You Pay off a Car Loan Early to Avoid Interest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Yes, paying off a car loan early can help you avoid accumulating interest on the remaining loan balance. You can either start making larger payments on your loan, refinancing your car loan to get a better rate, or pay it off with a lump sum amount.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-refinance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/REFINANCE-BANNER.png\" alt=\"How can you pay off a car loan faster?\" width=\"744\" height=\"276\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><em>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/em><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Paying_off_a_Car_Loan_Early_Affect_Your_Credit\"><\/span>Does Paying off a Car Loan Early Affect Your Credit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Yes, repaying your car loan early can reduce the amount of debt you owe, thereby improving your credit score<\/strong>. It also signals to other lenders that you are capable of repaying loans on time, and they will be more amenable to lend to you in the future.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Better_to_Pay_a_Car_Loan_Twice_a_Month\"><\/span>Is It Better to Pay a Car Loan Twice a Month?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Yes, choosing biweekly payments will help you make one extra payment every year, thereby repaying the car loan faster.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Get_Out_of_a_Bad_Car_Loan\"><\/span><a href=\" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/how-to-get-out-of-a-bad-car-loan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to Get Out of a Bad Car Loan?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you find yourself stuck in a loan with high APRs and high monthly payments, then you should consider the following options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Refinance the auto loan for a lower APR and a better term<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Renegotiate with your dealer for a temporary forbearance<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Trade in your car for a cheaper one and pay off what you can<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sell the car to a third party and pay off the loan<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Voluntary repossession &#8211; turn in the car to the lender<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_When_You_Pay_Off_Your_Car\"><\/span>What Happens When You Pay Off Your Car?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you live in a state where an individual is a titleholder when the loan is being repaid, the <strong>lender will send you a statement of lien release<\/strong>. If you live in a state where the lender holds the title until repayment, <strong>they will send the title to you marked as free and clear of liens.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-refinance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/REFINANCE-BANNER.png\" alt=\"How to pay off your car loan faster\" width=\"744\" height=\"276\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Here\u2019s more info on\u00a0<\/em><a title=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/airport-parking\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/airport-parking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Link top-rated airport parking\"><em>top-rated airport parking<\/em><\/a><em>,\u00a0<\/em><a title=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/cities\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/cities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Link the best parking spots in your city\"><em>the best parking spots in your city<\/em><\/a><em>, the most affordable\u00a0<u><a title=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-insurance\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Link auto insurance\u00a0\">auto insurance\u00a0<\/a><\/u>for your car, and\u00a0<\/em><a title=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/car-wash-near-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/car-wash-near-me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Link top-rated car washes near you\"><em>top-rated car washes near you<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s nothing more depressing than paying high monthly amounts on your auto loan for years on end. 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