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Underwater Car Loans Are Becoming an Industry Feature, Not A Bug

The price gouging that defined the pandemic-era automotive market has officially come full circle, leaving a significant ...
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1 in 4 new car trade-ins are now ‘underwater’ — a 4-year high as more owners drag major debt into new buys. Here’s how to avoid drowning in auto loans

A growing share of car owners are underwater on their auto loans, reports the car-buying resource Edmunds. According to a second quarter report, 26.6% of trade-ins toward new-car purchases had ...
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1 in 4 new car trade-ins are ‘underwater,’ marking a 4-year high — here’s how to avoid drowning in auto loans

I’m almost 50 and have nothing saved for retirement — what now? Don’t panic. These 6 easy steps can help you turn things around According to a second quarter report, 26.6% of trade-ins toward new-car ...
USA Today

Underwater loans hit nearly one-third of car buyers

Nearly 30% of new car buyers in late 2025 were underwater on their trade-in loans. The average amount owed on these trade-ins reached a record high of $7,214. This trend is linked to high car prices ...