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Car Buying Made Simple

From start to finish, we have everything you need to research, finance, buy, protect and enjoy your next car.

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  • a Veteran, retired servicemember or Active Duty in any branch of the US Armed Forces
  • DoD civilian personnel supporting the US Armed Forces
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How This Auto Loan Calculator Works

Enter variables such as purchase price, down payment, term and interest rate to see how they can impact monthly payments and what it will take to pay off a car loan.

Explanation of Terms

Purchase Price: It is recommended that the monthly auto loan payment alone is limited to about 10% to 15% of your after-tax take-home pay. A lower purchase price will make it easier to achieve affordable monthly payments but there are many good reasons to spend more on a car that will last longer or provide what your household needs.

Down Payment: A higher down payment will allow for lower interest rates as well as reduced monthly payments and a shorter term length. Raising this amount by saving before the purchase can largely affect the overall cost of a car, making more options affordable for a household.

Loan Terms: A loan term is the amount of time you will be paying your monthly auto loan payments -- how long your car loan payoff will take. Longer term loans allow for a smaller monthly payment but add up to larger amounts of interest paid on a car in total.

Interest Rate: A car loan’s interest rate will depend on a few factors including credit score, term length, down payment, and lender. The lowest interest rates will be available for buyers with high credit scores, large down payments, short term lengths, and who take out loans with credit unions like Navy Federal rather than a bank or other alternative lender.

Additional Resources

Shop for Your Next Car With Our Car Buying Service

Shop, compare and see upfront price offers through the Navy Federal Car Buying Service, powered by TrueCar®. 

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Registration & Titling

Learn the ins and outs of the car registration process.

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Already Have an Auto Loan With Another Lender?

If you didn't finance your auto loan at Navy Federal, now's your chance! Refinance with us, and you could get $200!Footnote 1

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Auto Learning Center

How to Apply for an Auto Loan

You could get a great rate with an easy application process, plus decisions in seconds, in most cases.

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Auto Loan Preapproval Process

A preapproval allows you to shop with confidence, knowing how much you can spend on a car.

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Make Sense of the Car-Buying Process

Get clear, step-by-step information on the car-buying process, from understanding car costs to making the deal.

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Disclosures

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Credit and collateral subject to approval. Existing Navy Federal loans are not eligible for this offer. Auto refinance loan must be at least $5,000. Loan must be open for at least 60 days with first scheduled payment made to be eligible for the $200, which will be credited to the primary applicant’s savings account between 61 and 65 days of the loan origination date. Offer may end at any time. Recipient is solely responsible for any personal tax liability arising out of this incentive.

This content is intended to provide general information and shouldn't be considered legal, tax or financial advice. It's always a good idea to consult a tax or financial advisor for specific information on how certain laws apply to your situation and about your individual financial situation.