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Do you have to make a down payment when you refinance a car?

"Do I need money for a down payment when I refinance? I want to refinance my car."

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“No, you don’t need a
down payment
when you refinance your vehicle, which is one of the main differences between refinancing and
buying a new car
.
To help them come to a rate and term on the new car loan, the lender will look at:
  • how much equity you have in the vehicle
  • your credit
  • your income”
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