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Best auto loan rates in Wilmington, NC
Compare the lowest advertised APRs for new and used vehicle loans from banks and credit unions, with terms, conditions and original sources.
Top new-car loan rates
Showing 1–12 of 12 in Wilmington, NC · median 5.30% APR
- 4.15%APRas low as
Terms
As low as APR based on creditworthiness, loan term, vehicle age, and underwriting factors. Maximum APR is 18.00%.
Auto loan score 87 · Carrot Score 88
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Rates and branches - 4.25%APRas low as · up to 7.50%
4.25% APR, up to 7.50%
Terms
New auto loan; 60-month term; 10,000 miles or less.
Auto loan score 90 · Carrot Score 94
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Rates and branches - 4.74%APRas low as
Terms
Rate stated is best rate as of October 15th, 2026, for qualified borrowers. Other rates and terms may be available based on qualifications or collateral used. Minimum loan amounts required; subject to credit approval.
Auto loan score 87 · Carrot Score 86
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Rates and branches - 5.23%APRas low aswith conditions
This rate needs autopay and a checking account, direct deposit or relationship with the lender.
Terms
Includes a one-time $150 loan origination fee and 0.65% interest rate discount for automatic payment draft from a SouthState checking account. 5.23% APR is based on an example loan amount of $42,500 for a term of 72 months with monthly payments of $686.61.
Auto loan score 69
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Rates and branches - 5.24%APRas low as
Terms
Rate is as low as 5.24% APR for term up to 72 months. Applies to new vehicles up to 1 year old and up to 20,000 miles.
Auto loan score 75 · Carrot Score 81
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Rates and branches - 5.25%APRas low as
Auto loan score 77 · Carrot Score 79
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Rates and branches - 5.34%APRas low as · up to 20.69%with conditions
5.34% APR, up to 20.69%
This rate needs autopay and a checking account, direct deposit or relationship with the lender.
Terms
Available to well-qualified applicants. Includes a 0.25% discount for automated payment from a PNC checking account set up at loan closing; rate increases 0.25% if automated payment is discontinued. Available for 2018-2027 model year non-commercial vehicles with up to 80,000 miles (up to 100,000 miles based on credit qualifications).
Auto loan score 71 · Carrot Score 75
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Rates and branches - 5.64%APRas low as
Terms
Advertised as-low-as APR assumes excellent borrower credit history and is specific to VA. Advertised rate does not include additional BofA Rewards interest rate discount of 0.10% to 0.50%. Rate guaranteed for 30 days from application approval.
Auto loan score 66 · Carrot Score 65
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Rates and branches - 5.74%APRas low as · up to 17.99%
5.74% APR, up to 17.99%
Terms
Subsequent rate after 3-month promotional period for refinance loans. Rate determined based on credit history, model year, term, and location.
Auto loan score 69
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Rates and branches - 6.39%APRas low aswith conditions
This rate needs autopay and a checking account, direct deposit or relationship with the lender.
Terms
As of September 23, 2026. Fixed-rate loan amortized over 5 years (60 months). Includes discount for autodraft from a First Citizens checking account. APR based upon an interest rate of 6.25% and an origination fee of $100. Up to 84-month terms available for new auto loans / loans greater than $50,000.
Auto loan score 63 · Carrot Score 66
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Rates and branches - 7.25%APRas low as · up to 13.25%
7.25% APR, up to 13.25%
Auto loan score 61 · Carrot Score 89
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Rates and branches - 7.41%APRas low as · up to 7.81%
7.41% APR, up to 7.81%
Terms
Current fixed rates range from 7.41% to 7.81% APR for terms from 3 to 6 years, subject to credit approval. Rates may change. Normal Credit approval criteria apply.
Auto loan score 61
Rate checked · Auto loans rates on its site
Rates and branches
Each institution’s lowest advertised APR for the vehicle, at terms that reach 60 months: usually its best-credit rate, so yours depends on your credit, the term and the vehicle. A rate that needs autopay, a checking account or similar says “with conditions”; More filters can leave those out. Refinance, lease buyout, recreational and promotional rates that have ended are left out, and a rate far below what other lenders advertise is listed lower down until it’s checked. Carrot Score rates each institution on all its CD, savings, auto loan and credit card rates. How we rank
What new auto loans cost in Wilmington, NC
12 banks and credit unions · checked Oct 16–22
- Typical
- 5.30%
- Top 10% up to
- 4.30%
- Banks, typical
- 5.64%
- Credit unions, typical
- 5.24%
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Wilmington, NC metro
Top Carrot institutions
Ranked across their CDs, savings, auto loans and credit cards. How scores work
- State Employees' Credit UnionCredit union · 11 branches
- Self-Help Credit UnionCredit union · 1 branch
- Marine Federal Credit UnionCredit union · 1 branch