Rate Index · January 2022

Auto loan rates in January 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
2.68%
+0.05 pts vs December 2021
Lowest: 1.79% (PenFed Credit Union)
Used car
2.81%
+0.05 pts vs December 2021
Lowest: 2.34% (U.S. Bank)
Refinance
3.11%
+0.08 pts vs December 2021
Lowest: 2.34% (U.S. Bank)
Lease buyout
3.89%
+0.10 pts vs December 2021
Lowest: 3.29% (Bank of America)

New car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (January 2022)Lowest seen
Bank of America 2.38% 2.29%
PenFed Credit Union 2.43% 1.79%
U.S. Bank 2.57% 2.34%
Truist 3.33% 2.49%

Used car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (January 2022)Lowest seen
U.S. Bank 2.57% 2.34%
Bank of America 2.58% 2.49%
PenFed Credit Union 2.74% 2.39%
Truist 3.33% 2.49%

Refinance - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (January 2022)Lowest seen
U.S. Bank 2.56% 2.34%
Truist 3.33% 2.49%
Bank of America 3.45% 3.29%

Lease buyout - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (January 2022)Lowest seen
Bank of America 3.45% 3.29%
Truist 4.33% 3.49%
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Source: AutoLoanRate.com Auto Loan Rate Index, January 2022 - https://www.autoloanrate.com/rate-index/january-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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