When it comes to refinancing car loans, we help our members get ahead of the pack in South Carolina, North Carolina, and any other state. Lower your monthly payments today by switching to Sharonview.
A Smart Move
Good value is at the center of everything we do, which is why you should rethink the inflated interest rate on your current auto loan. Auto loan refinancing with us allows you to take advantage of competitive rates resulting from out not-for-profit status. We're here to help you save money on car loans while also saving you time with the easy refinance process.
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It takes just a few minutes to get pre-approved so you know how much you can spend. Apply online. It's quick and easy!
How Does a Car Refinance Work?
Refinancing a car loan is essentially just opening a new loan to pay off the existing car loan. In addition to potentially lowering your interest rate, you may also refinance to consolidate into your accounts into few financial institutions. To refinance, apply at any time.
Why Refinance a Car Loan?
There are a few reasons that it makes sense to refinance your car loan.
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Get a Better Rate
As annual percentage rates trend downward and stay low, there may be good opportunities to refinance your car loan with a much lower rate compared to your existing loan.
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Lower Your Monthly Car Payments
Lower your monthly payments by refinancing with a lower rate, extending the loan term, refinancing after paying off a portion of your loan or combination of any of these.
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Pay Down Your Loan Faster
Refinance your car for a shorter term to pay it off more quickly. This is can be a good option if you have already paid down a large chunk of your loan.
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Spread Out Your Car Payments
If you have a higher car payment than you wanted, you could spread it out by refinancing with a longer term loan. Be mindful, however, as you do not want to end up with a loan that lasts longer than you want to keep your car.
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Move Your Loan to a Trusted Lender
Refinancing your car loan with Sharonview Federal Credit Union allows you to bring your loan into the same trusted financial institution that has been serving members since 1955.
When Should You Consider a Refinance?
There are generally 3 events that serve as a good guide to help you make that decision of when to refinance your auto loan.
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When Rates Have Dropped
If you want to see how much you can save with a rate drop, use our loan payment calculator to see if it is a good time to refinance your car loan. You can easily compare how much you could save with lower interest payments as a result of refinancing with a better interest rate.
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When Your Credit Score has Improved
The rate you are paying on a loan may be directly related to the credit score you had at the time you applied for your loan. If you had bad credit, or just less than optimal credit and have improved your credit score over time, then it may be a good idea to refinance your car loan to get a better rate. A score increase, coupled with a rate drop, could give you an advantage when refinancing your car.
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When You've Paid Down a Significant Portion of the Principle
If you have paid a large portion of the principle of your loan amount, a refinance can significantly lower your monthly payment or shorten the length of your loan or both. A refinance calculator can help you understand how much you could save. Using our loan calculator, you can see if auto loan refinancing makes sense.
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The Loan Rates shown are our best rates, as of June 1st, 2025, for qualified borrowers with specific terms. Other rates and terms may be available and/or offered to you based on qualifications or collateral used. Contact us for more information.
1 Application process may require a credit report pull and review.
2 Prepayment penalties are not common on auto loans, but borrower will want to check with current lender to make sure they will not receive any fees for paying off their loan before then end of the term.
Subject to Credit Approval. Terms and Conditions subject to change at any time without notice. Contact us for more information.