Auto car loans and average monthly payments reach a record high in U.S.
It’s becoming a worrying trend that in the U.S., people are borrowing more and paying more each month for their auto loans.
Analysts recorded that the average amount borrowed to buy a new vehicle hit an unforeseen $32,187 in the first quarter of 2019, and the average used-vehicle loan also hit a record $20,137. This means there has been no slowdown for loan demand.
As new car prices have been steadily rising, dealers and auto executives are closely watching if the upward trend of new car sales will sustain. So far, the average amount borrowed for new vehicles have topped $32,000 for the first time ever. Consequently, the average monthly payment for a new vehicle steadily rose to a new high of $554 and to $391 for used vehicles.
However, people with even the best credit scores are opting for used vehicles. In the first quarter, 61.8% with prime credit rating and 44.7% with super prime rating loaned to buy used vehicles instead of new. This is a record for used vehicle borrowing.
Analysts believe that it is because consumers are exploring options to reduce payments, especially leasing, and hence the preference for used vehicles.
C in upward trend: price may ascend as a result of having broken its lower Bollinger Band on November 17, 2025
C may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options. In of 32 cases where C's price broke its lower Bollinger Band, its price rose further in the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 53 cases where C's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for C just turned positive on November 26, 2025. Looking at past instances where C's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 47 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
C moved above its 50-day moving average on November 24, 2025 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
The 10-day moving average for C crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on October 27, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 16 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where C advanced for three days, in of 330 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 300 cases where C Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on November 26, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on C as a result. In of 77 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where C declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating outstanding price growth. C’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 25, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (0.945) is normal, around the industry mean (1.346). P/E Ratio (14.396) is within average values for comparable stocks, (12.413). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.813) is also within normal values, averaging (4.427). C has a moderately low Dividend Yield (0.023) as compared to the industry average of (0.040). P/S Ratio (2.235) is also within normal values, averaging (3.463).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
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