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Best Auto Loans 2026:
Top lenders ranked side-by-side.

APR ranges, minimum credit scores, soft-pull pre-qualification, and our best-for tags. Sort and filter in one click — no email required.

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Written by

Michael Ecke

Founder & Editor, CarSavr

Reviewed by

CarSavr Editorial Team

Reviewed for accuracy

Updated 8 min read

Editorial standards

4.99%

Lowest APR in list

$150k

Max loan amount

7 / 8

Lenders with soft pull

Advertiser disclosure: Offers below are from partners that compensate us when you click or apply. Compensation does not determine our rankings. How we make money.
Advertiser disclosure: Offers below are from partners that compensate us when you click or apply. Compensation does not determine our rankings. How we make money.

Rates as of Jun 30, 2026

Today's auto loan rates

Live APR ranges from the lenders we track. Rates change weekly — refresh before you apply.

Comparing 5 audited options· Rates verified Jun 30

Data last reviewed . Source: CarSavr editorial methodology.

All 5 reviewed within 7 days
Showing 5 matches

Editor's pick · 2-min compare

LightStream

Starting APR 6.94–14.94%

5 lenders shown, sorted by default editor's pick order.

Compare 4+ lenders in one form

Pre-qualify with multiple lenders — soft pull only

4 offers · 2 minutes · won't ding your credit

1
LightStream
Editor's pick
Reviewed today
APR
6.94–14.94%
Min. credit score
660+
Loan amount
$5K–$100K
Loan length
24–84 mo
2
AutoPay auto loan marketplace logo
Reviewed today
APR
5.69–17.99%
Min. credit score
580+
Loan amount
$5K–$100K
Loan length
24–84 mo
≈2 min · Soft pullAffiliate offer
3
PenFed Credit Union
Reviewed today
APR
5.24–17.99%
Min. credit score
610+
Loan amount
$500–$150K
Loan length
36–84 mo
myAutoloan auto loan marketplace logo
Reviewed today
APR
5.99–22.99%
Min. credit score
575+
Loan amount
$8K–$100K
Loan length
24–84 mo
≈2 min · Soft pullAffiliate offer
Capital One Auto Navigator
Reviewed today
APR
6.99–22.90%
Min. credit score
540+
Loan amount
$4K–$75K
Loan length
36–75 mo

APR ranges are sourced from each lender's public site and are updated regularly. Your actual rate depends on credit history, loan amount, vehicle, and state. CarSavr may earn a commission when you apply through our links — it never affects how we rank lenders.

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Showing 8 of 8 lenders
Advertiser disclosure: Offers below are from partners that compensate us when you click or apply. Compensation does not determine our rankings. How we make money.
  1. L
    #1Editor's pick

    LightStream (Truist)

    Bank-direct loans with rate-beat promise.

    Best for excellent credit

    APR range

    7.49% – 15.99%

    Min FICO

    660

    Loan amount

    $5k – $100k

    Term

    24–84 mo

    Soft pull · no score impact

    Pros

    • Among the lowest APRs in the industry
    • Rate-beat program ($100 if you find a lower rate)
    • Same-day funding common

    Cons

    • 660+ FICO required
    • No vehicle restrictions but no dealer hand-holding
  2. A
    #2Editor's pick

    Autopay

    Aggregator that shops a large lender network for you.

    Best for refinance

    APR range

    4.99% – 17.99%

    Min FICO

    575

    Loan amount

    $3k – $100k

    Term

    24–84 mo

    Soft pull · no score impact

    Pros

    • One application → multiple offers
    • Soft pull during shopping
    • Strong refi specialist (avg. $108/mo savings reported)

    Cons

    • Aggregator, not the lender
    • Quality varies by partner bank
  3. PC
    #3

    PenFed Credit Union

    Member-owned. Sharp rates across the board.

    Best credit union

    APR range

    5.74% – 17.99%

    Min FICO

    650

    Loan amount

    $1k – $150k

    Term

    36–84 mo

    Soft pull · no score impact

    Pros

    • Lowest APRs in our survey for 650+ FICO
    • Easy membership ($5 association fee)
    • Up to $150k loan amounts

    Cons

    • Must join PenFed
    • Funding slower than dealer financing
  4. C
    #4

    Caribou

    Refinance specialist with insurance bundling.

    Best for refi + insurance bundle

    APR range

    6.49% – 30%

    Min FICO

    580

    Loan amount

    $5k – $125k

    Term

    24–96 mo

    Soft pull · no score impact

    Pros

    • Refi-only focus → competitive on existing loans
    • Bundles with insurance for extra savings
    • Fair-credit friendly (580+)

    Cons

    • No new-purchase loans
    • Top-of-range APR very high
  5. CO
    #5

    Capital One Auto Navigator

    Pre-qualify, then shop at 12,000+ dealers.

    Best dealer-network pre-qual

    APR range

    5.99% – 30%

    Min FICO

    540

    Loan amount

    $4k – $75k

    Term

    36–72 mo

    Soft pull · no score impact

    Pros

    • Pre-qualify with a soft pull
    • Shop participating dealers with locked-in terms
    • Friendly to FICO 540+

    Cons

    • Dealer must participate
    • Used cars must be ≤10 yr / ≤120k mi
  6. M
    #6

    MyAutoLoan

    Marketplace that returns up to 4 offers.

    Best marketplace

    APR range

    5.49% – 26.45%

    Min FICO

    575

    Loan amount

    $8k – $100k

    Term

    24–72 mo

    Soft pull · no score impact

    Pros

    • Multiple lender offers per application
    • Pre-approval within minutes
    • Covers purchase, refi, and lease buyout

    Cons

    • $8,000 minimum loan
    • Income verification required
  7. CF
    #7

    Carvana Financing

    Bundled directly with their vehicle inventory.

    Best for buying online

    APR range

    6.99% – 29.99%

    Min FICO

    540

    Loan amount

    $1k – $85k

    Term

    36–72 mo

    Soft pull · no score impact

    Pros

    • Pre-qualify in 2 minutes with soft pull
    • Locked-in rate good for 45 days
    • Funds Carvana inventory only — frictionless

    Cons

    • Only finances Carvana cars
    • APR can spike with low credit
  8. AC
    #8

    Auto Credit Express

    Subprime specialist for FICO under 600.

    Best for bad credit

    APR range

    9.99% – 29.99%

    Min FICO

    500

    Loan amount

    $5k – $45k

    Term

    24–72 mo

    Hard pull required

    Pros

    • Approves FICO 500+
    • Matches you with subprime-friendly dealers
    • Better than Buy Here Pay Here in nearly every case

    Cons

    • High APRs unavoidable
    • Hard pull required at full application

How we ranked these lenders

Starting APR

We pull each lender's published lowest-tier APR. Whoever the rate is reserved for (FICO 800+) wins this category.

Soft-pull pre-qual

Most lenders here let you see your rate without affecting your credit score. A small number are reserved for subprime borrowers where it doesn't matter as much.

Loan flexibility

Amounts ($500–$150k), terms (24–96 months), and supported purposes (purchase / refi / lease buyout) all factor in.

Rates current as of January 2026, sourced from each lender's public website. Subject to change without notice. Final APR depends on credit, vehicle, term, loan amount, and lender underwriting. CarSavr earns referral compensation from partner lenders; this never affects ranking — see our How We Make Money policy.

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