{"id":39958,"date":"2022-05-06T12:11:51","date_gmt":"2022-05-06T12:11:51","guid":{"rendered":" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/?p=39958"},"modified":"2022-07-11T10:04:08","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T10:04:08","slug":"upside-down-car-loan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/upside-down-car-loan\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is An Upside Down Car Loan And How To Get Out Of It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Being upside down on a car loan means that you can&#8217;t even get a profit from selling it! So what should you do when you find yourself stuck in such a <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-refinance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">bad car loan<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">? This post will tell you everything you need to know.<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When shopping for a car loan, all you think about is whether you can manage the monthly payments. So imagine your surprise when you try to sell the car halfway through the loan and realize that you owe more on the loan than what it costs! This is commonly called being &#8220;upside-down&#8221; or &#8220;underwater&#8221; on your car loan.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While it&#8217;s not necessarily a bad thing to be upside down on your car loan, it might complicate things in certain situations. This explainer post will break it all down for you!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\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\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #e71346;color:#e71346\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/upside-down-car-loan\/#What_is_an_upside-down_car_loan\" >What is an upside-down car loan?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/upside-down-car-loan\/#Whats_wrong_with_being_upside-down_on_a_car_loan\" >What&#8217;s wrong with being upside-down on a car loan?\u00a0<\/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\/upside-down-car-loan\/#How_do_you_end_up_with_an_upside-down_loan\" >How do you end up with an upside-down loan?\u00a0<\/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\/upside-down-car-loan\/#How_to_find_out_if_your_car_loan_is_upside-down_Steps_to_follow\" >How to find out if your car loan is upside-down: Steps to follow\u00a0<\/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\/upside-down-car-loan\/#How_much_negative_equity_is_too_much\" >How much negative equity is too much?\u00a0<\/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\/upside-down-car-loan\/#How_to_get_out_of_an_upside-down_loan\" >How to get out of an upside-down loan\u00a0<\/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\/upside-down-car-loan\/#Tips_to_avoid_going_upside-down_on_a_car_loan_in_the_future\" >Tips to avoid going upside-down on a car loan in the future\u00a0<\/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\/upside-down-car-loan\/#What_happens_when_you_go_upside_down_on_a_car_loan\" >What happens when you go upside down on a car loan?\u00a0<\/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\/upside-down-car-loan\/#Can_I_refinance_my_car_loan_if_I_am_upside_down\" >Can I refinance my car loan if I am upside down?\u00a0<\/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\/upside-down-car-loan\/#How_do_I_get_out_of_an_upside-down_car_loan_with_negative_equity\" >How do I get out of an upside-down car loan with negative equity?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_upside-down_car_loan\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is an upside-down car loan?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Simply put, being upside down on your car loan means that you owe more than the car is worth<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This is also called having <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">negative equity<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in your vehicle.\u00a0Even if you sell off the car to repay the loan, you will not be able to cover the entire remaining loan balance. For example, if you have a loan balance of $20,000 but the current value of your vehicle is $15,000 &#8211; you&#8217;re &#8220;upside-down&#8221; on the car loan.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why does this happen, you ask? <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cars (and all automobiles) are depreciating assets<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> &#8211; most financial experts agree that a car loses<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> at least 20%<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> of its value the moment you drive it off the dealership. So that spanking new vehicle you just bought for $25,000 could cost $5000 less by the time you reach your garage! If you haven&#8217;t made a large enough downpayment or have a very long loan term, you could end up paying more than the vehicle&#8217;s worth in the long run.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39967 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Upside-Down-Loan-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"How can you get out of an upside down car loan?\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Upside-Down-Loan-1024x576.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Upside-Down-Loan-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Upside-Down-Loan-768x432.jpg 768w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Upside-Down-Loan-1536x864.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Upside-Down-Loan.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_wrong_with_being_upside-down_on_a_car_loan\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">What&#8217;s wrong with being upside-down on a car loan?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Having an upside-down car loan can negatively impact your chances of selling the vehicle, trading it in for a cheaper one, or claiming damages if it is totaled<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. However, if you intend to go through with the loan payments and own the car in the end, then being upside down on the loan won&#8217;t really affect you negatively.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Being upside-down on a loan can affect you negatively if:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You want to sell the car and buy a new one<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Downsizing to a cheaper model with lower monthly payments will be difficult if you have negative equity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When your car is totaled:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> If your car is completely totaled in an accident, the insurance company will pay you the current estimated value of your car. Ideally, you can use this money to pay off any remaining loan balance. However, if you&#8217;re upside down on the loan, the insurer&#8217;s amount won&#8217;t cover the whole balance, and you may have to pay out of pocket.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Trading in your car will be hard<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0because you will have to pay the buyer an amount equivalent to the negative equity in the vehicle to get it off your hands.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_end_up_with_an_upside-down_loan\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">How do you end up with an upside-down loan?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The anticipation of sitting behind a new car can cloud your judgment &#8211; and this lapse could prove costly for you in the long run! Here are some common reasons buyers end up with an upside-down loan:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not making a downpayment:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> If you don&#8217;t make a large initial payment that covers a part of the principal and interest due, you could end up upside down on your loan very fast &#8211; in as little as a year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Taking a long loan term:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> While the average car loan term is around 60 months, you may be tempted to go for a longer term (72 or 84 months) to get lower monthly payments. While this may seem like a good deal in the short run, over the long run, you could pay higher interest charges which may not make up for the depreciation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not researching vehicle prices:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Buying an overpriced car could lead to faster depreciation, especially since similar models cost much lesser at the start.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rolling over old loans into a new one: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you want to buy a new car while still owing money on your old one, lenders could convince you to roll over the remaining amount into the new loan. However, this means you will effectively be paying two loans at the same time and will go upside-down faster than usual.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Taking on a high-interest loan:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> If you&#8217;re taking on a high-interest loan, ensure you choose shorter terms. Longer loan terms will lead to more interest charges, and you may end up underwater quickly.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Buying a high-end, expensive car with many add-ons<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Additional expenses on upholstery, vehicle modification, and entertainment systems can inflate the overall cost of the car while adding little value in the long run.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_find_out_if_your_car_loan_is_upside-down_Steps_to_follow\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to find out if your car loan is upside-down: Steps to follow<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can determine whether you have positive or negative equity in your car using the following steps:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Ask your lender for the 10-day or 14-day payoff amount<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. It will tell you how much you owe on the vehicle, including interest charges.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Use a car valuation service<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kbb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">KBB <\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Edmunds<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to estimate your car&#8217;s current resale value.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Crunch the numbers by subtracting the loan balance from your car&#8217;s resale value.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> If the number you get is negative, you&#8217;re unfortunately upside down on loan.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39968 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Depositphotos_537901528_L-1024x676.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Depositphotos_537901528_L-1024x676.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Depositphotos_537901528_L-300x198.jpg 300w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Depositphotos_537901528_L-768x507.jpg 768w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Depositphotos_537901528_L-1536x1014.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Depositphotos_537901528_L.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_negative_equity_is_too_much\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">How much negative equity is too much?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The best way to determine if the negative equity is too much is to calculate the<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Loan-to-Value ratio (LTV)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Ideally, the loan amount should not exceed 125% of the resale value.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/how-to-pay-off-your-car-loan-faster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Also read:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> How to pay off your car loan faster and build equity in your vehicle<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_out_of_an_upside-down_loan\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to get out of an upside-down loan<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Getting out of an upside-down loan takes time &#8211; so ensure you always keep track of the loan status at regular intervals. If you find yourself underwater, choose any of the below options:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Choose <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-refinance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">auto loan refinancing<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for a shorter term:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> This will allow you to pay off the old loan while getting a new loan with better conditions. Ideally, you should <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">select an offer with a shorter term<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> so that you can pay off the loan at the earliest. While this may result in higher monthly payments, you can start building equity in the car sooner.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><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 get out of an upside down car loan\" width=\"744\" height=\"276\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"11\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make extra &#8216;principal-only&#8217; payments:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The faster you pay off your principal, the sooner you can reduce your negative equity. Make sure you mark extra payments as going towards the principal.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"12\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Continue with the loan until you pay off the balance:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> This is also called &#8220;driving through&#8221; the loan. You can choose this option if you intend to own the car at the end of the loan term.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"13\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Roll over the negative equity into a lease:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Lease payments are lower than car loan monthly payments. By the time you finish paying the lease payments, your negative equity will also disappear.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_avoid_going_upside-down_on_a_car_loan_in_the_future\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tips to avoid going upside-down on a car loan in the future<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"14\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don&#8217;t let the lender roll your negative equity into a new one<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. You will end up paying for two loans and end up upside down faster.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"15\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Get GAP insurance<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> as a safety net in case your car is totaled when you are underwater on the loan.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"16\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Buy used cars instead of new ones.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Used cars depreciate much slower and are also not as expensive as new cars.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"17\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you want to buy a new car, remember the 20\/4\/10 rule<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> &#8211; make at least a 20% down payment, not more than a four-year term, and the total monthly payment should not exceed 10% of your monthly income.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"18\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Always go for shorter loan repayment terms<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> &#8211; it will cost you less in interest charges in the long run and prevent you from going underwater.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/upside-down-loan-car-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Also read:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> What to do if your car is totaled with an upside-down car loan<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_you_go_upside_down_on_a_car_loan\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">What happens when you go upside down on a car loan?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When you are upside-down on a car loan, you owe more than what the car is currently worth. Being underwater makes it harder to trade in your car, sell it off, or claim damages if it is totaled.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_refinance_my_car_loan_if_I_am_upside_down\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Can I refinance my car loan if I am upside down?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes, you can refinance your car even if you are upside-down on the loan. In fact, refinancing the loan with a shorter term can help you pay it off faster and switch to building positive equity in your car.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_out_of_an_upside-down_car_loan_with_negative_equity\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">How do I get out of an upside-down car loan with negative equity?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can do one of the following to get out of an upside-down loan:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"19\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Refinance for a shorter loan term<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"20\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make extra payments toward the principal<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"21\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Continue paying for the remaining loan term<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"22\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Roll over the negative equity into a lease<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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 get out of an upside down car loan\" width=\"744\" height=\"276\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div 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><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Being upside down on a car loan means that you can&#8217;t even get a profit from selling it! So what should you do when you find yourself stuck in such a bad car loan? 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