Rate Index · February 2021

Auto loan rates in February 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
2.89%
0.00 pts vs January 2021
Lowest: 2.14% (PenFed Credit Union)
Used car
3.12%
0.00 pts vs January 2021
Lowest: 2.49% (Truist)
Refinance
3.14%
0.00 pts vs January 2021
Lowest: 2.49% (Truist)
Lease buyout
3.91%
0.00 pts vs January 2021
Lowest: 3.49% (Bank of America)

New car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (February 2021)Lowest seen
U.S. Bank 2.59% 2.59%
Bank of America 2.59% 2.59%
PenFed Credit Union 3.05% 2.14%
Truist 3.33% 2.49%

Used car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (February 2021)Lowest seen
U.S. Bank 2.59% 2.59%
Bank of America 2.89% 2.89%
Truist 3.33% 2.49%
PenFed Credit Union 3.65% 2.99%

Refinance - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (February 2021)Lowest seen
U.S. Bank 2.59% 2.59%
Truist 3.33% 2.49%
Bank of America 3.49% 3.49%

Lease buyout - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (February 2021)Lowest seen
Bank of America 3.49% 3.49%
Truist 4.33% 3.49%
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Source: AutoLoanRate.com Auto Loan Rate Index, February 2021 - https://www.autoloanrate.com/rate-index/february-2021

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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:

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