Rate Index · August 2019

Auto loan rates in August 2019.

Average advertised APRs across the U.S. lenders we track. Advertised rates assume top-tier credit - treat them as each lender's floor. Methodology.

New car
4.24%
+0.03 pts vs July 2019
Lowest: 2.49% (PenFed Credit Union)
Used car
4.46%
+0.03 pts vs July 2019
Lowest: 3.14% (Bank of America)
Refinance
4.42%
+0.10 pts vs July 2019
Lowest: 3.74% (Bank of America)
Lease buyout
5.15%
-0.08 pts vs July 2019
Lowest: 3.94% (Bank of America)

New car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (August 2019)Lowest seen
Bank of America 3.20% 2.94%
PenFed Credit Union 3.59% 2.49%
U.S. Bank 4.59% 4.59%
Truist 4.64% 3.99%
Chase 5.18% 5.04%

Used car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (August 2019)Lowest seen
Bank of America 3.43% 3.14%
PenFed Credit Union 4.00% 3.49%
U.S. Bank 4.59% 4.59%
Truist 4.64% 3.99%
Chase 5.65% 5.49%

Refinance - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (August 2019)Lowest seen
Bank of America 4.03% 3.74%
U.S. Bank 4.59% 4.59%
Truist 4.64% 3.99%

Lease buyout - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (August 2019)Lowest seen
Bank of America 4.25% 3.94%
Truist 6.05% 4.99%
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Source: AutoLoanRate.com Auto Loan Rate Index, August 2019 - https://www.autoloanrate.com/rate-index/august-2019

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How to read these numbers

Every figure on this page is an average of advertised APRs - the rates lenders publish for their best-qualified borrowers on the shortest common terms. Your own offer depends on credit profile, term length, vehicle age, and state. Two practical uses:

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