Rate Index · May 2022

Auto loan rates in May 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
3.68%
+0.26 pts vs April 2022
Lowest: 2.29% (PenFed Credit Union)
Used car
3.86%
+0.27 pts vs April 2022
Lowest: 3.19% (PenFed Credit Union)
Refinance
4.47%
+0.20 pts vs April 2022
Lowest: 3.54% (U.S. Bank)
Lease buyout
4.93%
+0.29 pts vs April 2022
Lowest: 4.49% (Truist)

New car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (May 2022)Lowest seen
PenFed Credit Union 3.41% 2.29%
U.S. Bank 3.54% 3.54%
Bank of America 3.66% 3.54%
Truist 4.10% 3.49%

Used car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (May 2022)Lowest seen
U.S. Bank 3.54% 3.54%
Bank of America 3.86% 3.74%
PenFed Credit Union 3.93% 3.19%
Truist 4.10% 3.49%

Refinance - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (May 2022)Lowest seen
U.S. Bank 3.54% 3.54%
Bank of America 4.76% 4.64%
Truist 5.10% 4.49%

Lease buyout - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (May 2022)Lowest seen
Bank of America 4.76% 4.64%
Truist 5.10% 4.49%
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Source: AutoLoanRate.com Auto Loan Rate Index, May 2022 - https://www.autoloanrate.com/rate-index/may-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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