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Can you trade a car in with a loan balance?
I saw a car I want but I already have an old car loan balance. Can I trade my car in even though I still owe on my loan?
Lauren Smith · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Yes, you can
trade your car in with a loan balance
. But first, you’ll need to speak with your lender and figure out if you have positive or negative equity:- You have positive equity when your car is worth more than the remaining balance on the loan
- You have negative equity when your car is worth less than the remaining balance on the loan
If you have positive equity, you can close off your old loan and apply the remaining amount towards a new car.
If you have negative equity, you have three options:
- Pay off the difference between your car’s trade-in value and the remaining balance on your loan (if you have the money to do so)
- Roll the remainder of your old loan into a new loan with a new car
- Wait to trade in your car until you can pay off more of your existing loan
When you get a new car, you may find that your car insurance rates will change. You can easily search for a better deal using the
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