Rate Index · February 2026

Auto loan rates in February 2026.

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
6.81%
+0.05 pts vs January 2026
Lowest: 5.74% (MyAutoLoan)
Used car
6.94%
+0.05 pts vs January 2026
Lowest: 5.99% (MyAutoLoan)
Refinance
6.02%
+0.04 pts vs January 2026
Lowest: 4.05% (MyAutoLoan)
Lease buyout
6.28%
+0.16 pts vs January 2026
Lowest: 3.90% (MyAutoLoan)

New car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (February 2026)Lowest seen
MyAutoLoan 6.60% 5.74%
Truist 7.02% 6.49%

Used car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (February 2026)Lowest seen
MyAutoLoan 6.85% 5.99%
Truist 7.02% 6.49%

Refinance - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (February 2026)Lowest seen
MyAutoLoan 4.77% 4.05%
Truist 7.27% 6.74%

Lease buyout - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (February 2026)Lowest seen
MyAutoLoan 5.28% 3.90%
Truist 7.27% 6.74%
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Source: AutoLoanRate.com Auto Loan Rate Index, February 2026 - https://www.autoloanrate.com/rate-index/february-2026

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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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