What used-car financing looked like in November
By subscribing, you agree to receive communications from Auto Remarketing and our partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We may share your information with select partners and sponsors who may contact you about their products and services. You may unsubscribe at any time.
SANTA MONICA, Calif. –
The annual percentage rate on used-car financing in November went up more than a percentage point from a year ago, and the average amount financed climbed more than $500.
That’s according to the latest auto finance data from Edmunds, as part of an analysis that mostly focused on the new-car side but also included year-over-year and five-year comparisons in pre-owned.
The average term on used-car financing packages in November was 67.27 months, up from 67.06 a year ago, Edmunds said. The average term length was at 64.57 months five years ago.
Monthly payments for used cars averaged $409, up from $389 in November 2017 and $369 in November 2013.
Used-car buyers were financing an average of $22,004 last month, up from $21,494 a year ago, according to Edmunds. In November 2013, they financed an average of $19,795.
The APR in used-car financing has climbed from 7.66 percent to 8.69 percent in the last year, the data shows. The APR back in November 2013 was 7.68.
Subscribe to Auto Remarketing to stay informed and stay ahead.
By subscribing, you agree to receive communications from Auto Remarketing and our partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We may share your information with select partners and sponsors who may contact you about their products and services. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Down payments were at $2,643 in November, compared to $2,475 a year ago and $2,188 five years ago.