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New York PostMonthly payments on new vehicles rose 2.9 percent to an all-time high of $770 in the first quarter of 2026. Outstanding auto loan debt reached $1.685 trillion, up 57.3 percent from a decade earlier.
cnbc.comThe share of auto loan balances that are 90 or more days past due has risen to 5.6 percent, the highest level recorded. Officials at the New York Fed reported the figure.
The share of auto loans entering delinquency has reached its highest level in 32 years as borrowers face record-high payments. The increase reflects broader pressures on household finances amid elevated borrowing costs. Data come from a report by @FirstSquawk on current consumer…
newser.comAbout 30% of consumers trading in vehicles in early 2026 owe more on their auto loans than the cars are worth. The average negative equity gap exceeds $7,000. The figures come from industry data reported in early 2026.