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How Inflation Is Quietly Reshaping Your Car Loan
In episode 91 of Inflation and Your Money, Lucas and Luna examine how auto loan costs are creeping higher even as the Fed holds rates steady at 3.63 percent. They break down why new-car financing now averages over 7 percent APR, how used-car loans are nearing 11 percent, and how longer loan terms mask true vehicle affordability. The hosts discuss the shift from 48-month to 72- and 84-month loans, the ballooning negative equity problem for trade-ins, and one practical strategy to avoid paying thousands in hidden inflation—leasing with a guaranteed buyback. They also touch on the connection…
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