Rate Index · November 2018

Auto loan rates in November 2018.

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
4.14%
+0.03 pts vs October 2018
Lowest: 2.49% (PenFed Credit Union)
Used car
4.67%
+0.12 pts vs October 2018
Lowest: 3.34% (Truist)
Refinance
4.60%
+0.12 pts vs October 2018
Lowest: 3.34% (Truist)
Lease buyout
4.80%
+0.14 pts vs October 2018
Lowest: 3.64% (Truist)

New car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (November 2018)Lowest seen
Bank of America 3.40% 3.14%
PenFed Credit Union 3.44% 2.49%
Wells Fargo 3.90% 3.90%
Truist 4.08% 3.34%
U.S. Bank 4.59% 4.59%
Chase 5.42% 5.34%

Used car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (November 2018)Lowest seen
PenFed Credit Union 3.93% 3.49%
Truist 4.13% 3.34%
Bank of America 4.19% 3.84%
U.S. Bank 4.59% 4.59%
Wells Fargo 5.26% 5.26%
Chase 5.89% 5.79%

Refinance - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (November 2018)Lowest seen
Truist 4.12% 3.34%
Bank of America 4.37% 4.14%
U.S. Bank 4.59% 4.59%
Wells Fargo 5.33% 5.33%

Lease buyout - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (November 2018)Lowest seen
Truist 4.55% 3.64%
Bank of America 4.77% 4.54%
Wells Fargo 5.08% 5.08%
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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:

Full collection details, lender coverage, and revision policy: methodology.