Rate Index · May 2020

Auto loan rates in May 2020.

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
3.22%
-0.17 pts vs April 2020
Lowest: 2.14% (PenFed Credit Union)
Used car
3.45%
-0.17 pts vs April 2020
Lowest: 2.84% (U.S. Bank)
Refinance
3.61%
-0.23 pts vs April 2020
Lowest: 2.84% (U.S. Bank)
Lease buyout
4.66%
-0.21 pts vs April 2020
Lowest: 3.69% (Bank of America)

New car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (May 2020)Lowest seen
Bank of America 2.69% 2.69%
U.S. Bank 3.01% 2.84%
PenFed Credit Union 3.05% 2.14%
Truist 4.13% 3.49%

Used car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (May 2020)Lowest seen
Bank of America 2.99% 2.99%
U.S. Bank 3.01% 2.84%
PenFed Credit Union 3.65% 2.99%
Truist 4.13% 3.49%

Refinance - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (May 2020)Lowest seen
U.S. Bank 3.01% 2.84%
Bank of America 3.69% 3.69%
Truist 4.13% 3.49%

Lease buyout - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (May 2020)Lowest seen
Bank of America 3.69% 3.69%
Truist 5.63% 4.99%
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Source: AutoLoanRate.com Auto Loan Rate Index, May 2020 - https://www.autoloanrate.com/rate-index/may-2020

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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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