While TrueCar analysts assessed what they believe to be the best new-vehicle leasing offers this month, Swapalease.com reported the approval rate compiled last month in connection with consumers wanting to take over a lease.

Site officials reported this week that the approval rate in June of vehicle lease credit applicants using Swapalease came in at 67.6%. The latest reading represented some softening month-over-month since the approval rate in May was 69.9%. 

Swapalease mentioned June reading also was the same as a year ago.

Swapalease said many of its site visitors and vehicle customers have “solid” credentials to take over a person’s vehicle lease. Officials explained the stability to have more flexibility in leasing through economic uncertainly may contribute to an increase in shoppers looking to lease vehicles through the secondary market — where lease payments are much more appealing than what’s currently offered at a dealership. 

“Credit strength continues to stabilize due to the figures maintained throughout the first half of 2021 and we believe this will only continue into the second half,” Swapalease.com executive vice president Scot Hall said in a news release.

“Because Americans are either saving or paying down debt with their government stimulus money, consumer credit confidence will ultimately continue to grow leading to larger spending in future quarters,” Hall continued.

While Swapalease is involved with leases originated many months ago, TrueCar took a look at what consumers might be leasing this month. This week, TrueCar highlighted what analysts believe to be the five best leasing deals on new models currently available.

“With continued inventory shortages, it’s a seller's market, but that doesn't mean there are no deals to be found,” TrueCar lead industry analyst Nick Woolard said in another news release.

TrueCar indicated those five new-model lease deals include:

1. Lexus NX 300 (Premium Compact Utility)
Avg. MSRP: $43,721
Avg. Paid: $41,369
Why this is a good deal: The average lease offer on this vehicle is $4,451, representing savings of 10% off MSRP.

2. Lexus RX 350 (Premium Midsize Utility)
Avg. MSRP: $55,349
Avg. Paid: $52,081
Why this is a good deal: The average lease offer on this vehicle is $5,237, representing savings of 9% off MSRP.

3. Nissan LEAF (Compact Car)
Avg. MSRP: $40,455
Avg. Paid: $32,675
Why this is a good deal: The average lease offer on this vehicle is $14,173, representing savings of 35% off MSRP.

4. Cadillac XT5 (Premium Midsize Utility)
Avg. MSRP: $55,438
Avg. Paid: $51,789
Why this is a good deal: The average lease offer on this vehicle is $11,403. representing savings of 21% off MSRP.

5. Hyundai Kona (Micro Utility)
Avg. MSRP: $28,152
Avg. Paid: $26,894
Why this is a good deal: The average lease offer on this vehicle is $5,484, representing savings of 19% off MSRP.