Rate Index · October 2019

Auto loan rates in October 2019.

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
4.22%
+0.01 pts vs September 2019
Lowest: 2.49% (PenFed Credit Union)
Used car
4.45%
+0.02 pts vs September 2019
Lowest: 3.29% (Bank of America)
Refinance
4.41%
+0.04 pts vs September 2019
Lowest: 3.99% (Truist)
Lease buyout
5.12%
+0.03 pts vs September 2019
Lowest: 4.19% (Bank of America)

New car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (October 2019)Lowest seen
Bank of America 3.09% 3.09%
PenFed Credit Union 3.64% 2.49%
U.S. Bank 4.59% 4.59%
Truist 4.64% 3.99%
Chase 5.14% 5.09%

Used car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (October 2019)Lowest seen
Bank of America 3.29% 3.29%
PenFed Credit Union 4.13% 3.49%
U.S. Bank 4.59% 4.59%
Truist 4.64% 3.99%
Chase 5.61% 5.49%

Refinance - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (October 2019)Lowest seen
Bank of America 3.99% 3.99%
U.S. Bank 4.59% 4.59%
Truist 4.64% 3.99%

Lease buyout - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (October 2019)Lowest seen
Bank of America 4.19% 4.19%
Truist 6.05% 4.99%
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Source: AutoLoanRate.com Auto Loan Rate Index, October 2019 - https://www.autoloanrate.com/rate-index/october-2019

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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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