Rate Index · March 2022

Auto loan rates in March 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
2.81%
+0.09 pts vs February 2022
Lowest: 1.79% (PenFed Credit Union)
Used car
2.96%
+0.11 pts vs February 2022
Lowest: 2.49% (Truist)
Refinance
3.60%
+0.44 pts vs February 2022
Lowest: 2.49% (Truist)
Lease buyout
4.12%
+0.17 pts vs February 2022
Lowest: 3.44% (Bank of America)

New car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (March 2022)Lowest seen
PenFed Credit Union 2.43% 1.79%
Bank of America 2.59% 2.44%
U.S. Bank 2.65% 2.59%
Truist 3.56% 2.49%

Used car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (March 2022)Lowest seen
U.S. Bank 2.65% 2.59%
Bank of America 2.79% 2.64%
PenFed Credit Union 2.84% 2.49%
Truist 3.56% 2.49%

Refinance - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (March 2022)Lowest seen
U.S. Bank 2.65% 2.59%
Bank of America 3.68% 3.44%
Truist 4.46% 2.49%

Lease buyout - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (March 2022)Lowest seen
Bank of America 3.68% 3.44%
Truist 4.56% 3.49%
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Source: AutoLoanRate.com Auto Loan Rate Index, March 2022 - https://www.autoloanrate.com/rate-index/march-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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