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Are there lenders that accept partial payments for car loans?

My husband lost his job and we're running into some problems paying our bills. Could we get away with making a partial payment on our car loan?

Johnny Puckett · Updated on Mar 18, 2021

Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.

When it comes to auto lenders, generally speaking, a payment is considered late if it is not paid in full by the due date. If you cannot make a payment in full, it would be a good idea to call your lender and discuss your options.

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