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Rebecca Betterton

Former Writer, Auto Loans and Personal Loans
  • 5
    Years of experience
Ribbon Icon EXPERTISE
  • Auto Loans
  • Personal loans
  • Personal finance
  • Budgeting
Education Icon EDUCATION
  • Certified Financial Education Instructor℠, National Financial Educators Council
  • Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communications, Elon University

About the author
Rebecca Betterton, a Certified Financial Education Instructor℠, is a former writer for Bankrate who has been reporting on auto loans since 2021. Through her writing, Rebecca aims to provide clarity and accessibility to the automotive loans industry as the cost of financing new and used vehicles continues to climb due to steep inflation.

She specializes in assisting readers in navigating the ins and outs of securely borrowing money to purchase a car, but recently widened her scope to cover personal loans and other debt topics. Prior to her time at Bankrate, she was a social media reporter and copywriter.

When Rebecca isn’t researching recent trends in personal finance, she is an avid runner and a lover of interior design.

Rebecca beyond Bankrate

Report Predicts Fed Interest Rate Actions Likely To Send More Car Shop

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Insight: Scratched EV battery? Your insurer may have to junk the whole

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How to get preapproved for a car loan and gain negotiation power

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New car prices are finally coming down. But not by much

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Rebecca wants you to know
Rebecca understands the anxiety that comes with heading to a dealership. She is passionate about empowering readers to make informed financial decisions in the showroom through focused advice and guidance. Outside of that, she has spent the last year researching EV financing and trends to make it more accessible for all sorts of drivers.

Rebecca's latest articles

  • Brigit

    Brigit is a pay advance app that lends small amounts — $250 at a time — that have set repayment timelines. There are no APRs,, but a monthly fee is charged.

    5 min read Aug 24, 2026
  • Wells Fargo auto loans review

    Wells Fargo, founded in 1852, offers indirect auto financing through its network of of over 11,000 dealerships.

    6 min read Aug 21, 2026
  • U.S. Bank auto loans review

    With a nationwide footprint and a large branch network, U.S Bank offers loan options for drivers buying new and used or those looking to refi their current loan

    6 min read Aug 21, 2026
  • RateGenius auto loans review

    Get access to a network of 150 lenders - but be mindful of limitations that could keep you from qualifying.

    5 min read Aug 21, 2026
  • Navy Federal auto loans review

    Navy Federal is a credit union that offers new and used auto loans and refinancing solutions for members of the armed forces and qualifying relatives.

    6 min read Aug 21, 2026
  • LightStream: auto loan review

    LightStream is an online lender offering unsecured auto loans for new and used car purchases, auto loan refinancing and lease buyouts.

    7 min read Aug 21, 2026
  • Carputty auto loans review

    Borrowers can finance for higher than usual amounts and benefit from fast funding. Still, the product is not available in every state.

    6 min read Aug 21, 2026
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