Auto Debt Rises 3.3% to $1.7 Trillion in August, Equifax Says

• Outstanding auto debt rose 3.3% year over year to $1.7 trillion in August 2026, driven by larger loan balances.
• Auto loan originations fell 1.9% year to date through June 2026; total original loan balances increased 3.5%.
• Credit unions expanded outstanding auto balances 7% year over year, while captive lenders recorded a 1.7% contraction.
• The share of accounts at least 60 days past due declined 10.9% year over year to 1.7% in August.
• Early-payment defaults remained a concern even among super-prime borrowers, highlighting risks traditional credit scores may not capture.

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