Free Credit Reports Available Through The End Of 2023

The three nationwide credit reporting agencies – Equifax, Experian and TransUnion – are taking joint action to continue offering free weekly credit reports to consumers in the United States through the end of 2023. This benefit will help consumers manage their financial health during a period of rising inflation and unprecedented economic uncertainty coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Experian's Melinda Zabritski Talks Car Payments, Lease Payments And More On 'Auto Trends'

 

Melinda Zabritski (Photo Credit: Experian Automotive)

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1st Quarter Auto Financing Trends: Latest Finance, Credit Score And Car Payments

For new and used car buyers in the market for a vehicle, we've got the latest data from Experian Automotive, a division of Experian credit, the latest car financing trends based on the first quarter of 2018.

New Car Stats

• The average new vehicle loan: $31,455, up $921 from 2017
• The average new vehicle monthly payment: $523, up $15 from 2017
• The average new vehicle interest rate: 5.17%
• The average new vehicle credit score: 716

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