Rate Index · August 2021

Auto loan rates in August 2021.

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
2.69%
0.00 pts vs July 2021
Lowest: 1.79% (PenFed Credit Union)
Used car
2.81%
0.00 pts vs July 2021
Lowest: 2.39% (PenFed Credit Union)
Refinance
3.10%
0.00 pts vs July 2021
Lowest: 2.49% (Truist)
Lease buyout
3.86%
0.00 pts vs July 2021
Lowest: 3.39% (Bank of America)

New car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (August 2021)Lowest seen
Bank of America 2.39% 2.39%
PenFed Credit Union 2.43% 1.79%
U.S. Bank 2.59% 2.59%
Truist 3.33% 2.49%

Used car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (August 2021)Lowest seen
Bank of America 2.59% 2.59%
U.S. Bank 2.59% 2.59%
PenFed Credit Union 2.74% 2.39%
Truist 3.33% 2.49%

Refinance - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (August 2021)Lowest seen
U.S. Bank 2.59% 2.59%
Truist 3.33% 2.49%
Bank of America 3.39% 3.39%

Lease buyout - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (August 2021)Lowest seen
Bank of America 3.39% 3.39%
Truist 4.33% 3.49%
Cite this data

This data is free to reference in articles, research, and reports with attribution and a link. Suggested citation:

Source: AutoLoanRate.com Auto Loan Rate Index, August 2021 - https://www.autoloanrate.com/rate-index/august-2021

Questions about the data? See how we collect it.

← July 2021 All months September 2021 →

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:

Full collection details, lender coverage, and revision policy: methodology.