Top 6 Questions About Online Lease Buyouts—Answered

Published 4/2/25
Updated 3/3/26

From how it works to what it costs and how long it takes, here are the top 6 questions we hear most often about online lease buyouts.

Published 4/2/25
Updated 3/3/26

From how it works to what it costs and how long it takes, here are the top 6 questions we hear most often about online lease buyouts.

Published 8/18/25
Updated 3/25/26

Buying out your lease means covering your residual value, taxes, title and registration, and in some states, a convenience fee—but with Lease End, you skip the dealer drama and get a transparent, time-saving process.

Published 4/22/26

A lease disposition fee ($300–$500) is charged when you return your leased car. Here's what it covers, who charges it, and how to avoid it entirely.

Published 11/6/25
Updated 4/23/26

Learn everything about lease buyout costs, including how residual value, equity, loan rates, taxes, and fees impact your bottom line.

Published 4/16/26

Learn how sales tax, capital gains, and state rules affect your lease-end options. Lease End breaks down the tax implications of buying out or selling your leased car.

Published 10/4/24
Updated 3/27/26

If you're thinking about keeping your leased car, you're in the right place. Buying out a lease can be a great option for those who love their car and don’t want to lease again.

Published 1/21/26
Updated 3/25/26

Lease End makes money through commissions from our partners when a driver chooses a loan offer or vehicle coverage plan through our platform. The commission is paid by the partner—not the driver—and we do not mark up your buyout price or charge doc fees.

Published 4/16/26

Returning a leased car? Know every cost before you go. Mileage overages, disposition fees, wear-and-tear charges, and more, all explained.

Published 2/2/26
Updated 4/20/26

Lease End is a free service for drivers. No doc fees. No hidden add-ons. Lease End earns money the way a loan officer or dealership finance department does, by sending lenders qualified customers who choose a lease buyout loan.

