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When you sit down to go over your monthly budget, you may have wondered if refinancing your auto loan can give you a bit more flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In case you haven’t noticed, inflation seems to be sticking around. For many households, this adds extra strain to monthly budgets, especially if you have car payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your current auto loan rate exceeds the prevailing average APR*, you and your household may benefit from refinancing with reduced monthly payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Imagine saving an extra $50 to $149 a month just by refinancing your auto loan!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many borrowers may not realize auto loan refinancing is an option. For qualified borrowers, auto loan refinancing can be a financially savvy way to manage credit and lessen the strain on monthly budgets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let us crunch the numbers to see if refinancing your existing auto loan can create some financial relief for your household. Call, click or stop in to St. Paul Federal Credit Union today<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*APR=Annual Percentage Rate. Visit St. Paul Federal Credit Union for current rates, terms and details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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