More Americans Are Getting Auto Loans That Exceed the Worth of Their Cars

by scott_jr

  • Used car loan-to-value ratios increased to 125 in the first three months of this year from 104 for the same period in 2021
  • Negative equity, or the amount that debt exceeds a vehicle’s value, has ballooned in recent years, with some consumers stepping into car dealerships $10,000 underwater.
  • Vehicle values are expected to decline further, according to a report. That’s a red flag for lenders.

Source:

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/more-americans-getting-auto-loans-120000916.html

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