Rate Index · October 2022

Auto loan rates in October 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
5.75%
+0.71 pts vs September 2022
Lowest: 4.64% (Bank of America)
Used car
5.91%
+0.69 pts vs September 2022
Lowest: 4.74% (Bank of America)
Refinance
6.42%
+0.86 pts vs September 2022
Lowest: 5.74% (Bank of America)
Lease buyout
6.16%
+0.73 pts vs September 2022
Lowest: 5.54% (Bank of America)

New car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (October 2022)Lowest seen
Bank of America 4.69% 4.64%
PenFed Credit Union 5.83% 5.24%
Truist 6.19% 5.49%
U.S. Bank 6.29% 5.74%

Used car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (October 2022)Lowest seen
Bank of America 4.83% 4.74%
Truist 6.19% 5.49%
U.S. Bank 6.29% 5.74%
PenFed Credit Union 6.34% 6.04%

Refinance - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (October 2022)Lowest seen
Bank of America 5.79% 5.74%
Truist 6.69% 5.99%
U.S. Bank 6.79% 6.29%

Lease buyout - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (October 2022)Lowest seen
Bank of America 5.63% 5.54%
Truist 6.69% 5.99%
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Source: AutoLoanRate.com Auto Loan Rate Index, October 2022 - https://www.autoloanrate.com/rate-index/october-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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