Rate Index · September 2022

Auto loan rates in September 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
5.04%
+0.37 pts vs August 2022
Lowest: 3.99% (Bank of America)
Used car
5.22%
+0.38 pts vs August 2022
Lowest: 3.99% (Truist)
Refinance
5.56%
+0.35 pts vs August 2022
Lowest: 4.99% (Truist)
Lease buyout
5.43%
+0.25 pts vs August 2022
Lowest: 4.99% (Truist)

New car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (September 2022)Lowest seen
Bank of America 4.18% 3.99%
Truist 4.96% 3.99%
U.S. Bank 5.20% 4.74%
PenFed Credit Union 5.83% 5.24%

Used car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (September 2022)Lowest seen
Bank of America 4.38% 4.19%
Truist 4.96% 3.99%
U.S. Bank 5.20% 4.74%
PenFed Credit Union 6.34% 6.04%

Refinance - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (September 2022)Lowest seen
Bank of America 5.29% 5.19%
Truist 5.66% 4.99%
U.S. Bank 5.73% 5.29%

Lease buyout - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (September 2022)Lowest seen
Bank of America 5.19% 5.09%
Truist 5.66% 4.99%
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Source: AutoLoanRate.com Auto Loan Rate Index, September 2022 - https://www.autoloanrate.com/rate-index/september-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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