Americans struggling to make car payments is highest since Great Recession

Used cars are shown for sale in National City, California, U.S., June 30, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Blake – RC188EDE8D70

Car repossessions grow as Americans still struggle with high car prices and inflation

By Megan HenneyFOXBusiness

New, used car prices to decline alongside slowing sales: expert

Autotrader.com executive editor Brian Moody argues a car sales decline coupled with rising inventory could ease prices.

A growing number of Americans are falling behind on their car payments, an ominous sign for the U.S. economy as high car prices and persistent inflation strain household budgets. 

Car repossessions tumbled in the early days of the pandemic when the government sent millions of Americans stimulus checks. But they have progressively ticked higher as sky-high prices for used and new cars alike forced consumers to take out bigger loans.  

In December, the percentage of subprime auto borrowers who were at least 60 days late on their bills climbed to 5.67% — a major increase from a seven-year low of 2.58% in April 2021, according to Fitch Ratings. It marks the steepest rate of Americans struggling to make their car payments since the 2008 financial crisis. ……..More Here

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