Positive Equity Reaches Record High

Mainstream vehicle owners who bought a car seven years ago are likely to have positive equity when trading in for a new vehicle, according to second-quarter Edmunds data.

Trade-Ins in Negative Equity Reach New Heights

As such trade-ins rise in frequency, so do monthly loan payment amounts and interest rates, according to second-quarter data compiled by Edmunds.

Debt-Strapped Auto Consumers on the Rise

The amounts owed on under-water trade-ins reach new highs.

Under-Water Auto Loans on the Rise

Percentage in negative equity grows, and average amount owed reaches a record in Q4.

Car Shoppers Find Q1 Challenging

Interest rates and prices keep payments, negative-equity share high.

More Trade-Ins Under Water

Fourth-quarter numbers show the consequences of pandemic-era practices.

Edmunds: Stage Set for Market Contraction