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0% APR and the new car loan interest tax deduction
A new federal deduction lets you write off up to $10,000 of car loan interest. A 0% loan has no interest to write off. Here is what that means for your math.
September 15, 2026Why dealers push back on 0% APR financing0% APR pays the dealer nothing on the loan itself. Here is where the dealership makes that money back, and what to watch for.
September 8, 2026Does applying for 0% APR financing hurt your credit scoreA hard inquiry, a new account, a shorter average credit age. Here is the actual, small effect of taking a 0% APR car deal, not the scary version.
September 1, 2026What credit score do you need for 0% APR financing0% APR car offers are reserved for top-tier credit, usually 720 and up. Here is where the cutoffs actually sit and what happens if you land below them.
August 25, 2026Why 0% APR car deals exist, and who actually gets themManufacturers subsidize 0% financing through their captive lenders to move specific models. Here is how it works and what credit it takes.
August 22, 2026