Rate Index · August 2022

Auto loan rates in August 2022.

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
4.67%
+0.26 pts vs July 2022
Lowest: 3.99% (Truist)
Used car
4.84%
+0.25 pts vs July 2022
Lowest: 3.99% (Truist)
Refinance
5.21%
+0.10 pts vs July 2022
Lowest: 4.99% (Truist)
Lease buyout
5.18%
+0.13 pts vs July 2022
Lowest: 4.99% (Truist)

New car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (August 2022)Lowest seen
Truist 4.17% 3.99%
Bank of America 4.33% 4.24%
U.S. Bank 4.46% 4.24%
PenFed Credit Union 5.70% 4.24%

Used car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (August 2022)Lowest seen
Truist 4.17% 3.99%
U.S. Bank 4.46% 4.24%
Bank of America 4.53% 4.44%
PenFed Credit Union 6.21% 5.04%

Refinance - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (August 2022)Lowest seen
U.S. Bank 5.17% 5.14%
Truist 5.17% 4.99%
Bank of America 5.28% 5.19%

Lease buyout - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (August 2022)Lowest seen
Truist 5.17% 4.99%
Bank of America 5.18% 5.09%
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Source: AutoLoanRate.com Auto Loan Rate Index, August 2022 - https://www.autoloanrate.com/rate-index/august-2022

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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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