United States Used Car Loan Market, By Vehicle Type (Hatchback, Sedans, SUVs, Sports Utility Vehicles And Multi-purpose Vehicles); Financier (OEM, Banks And NBFCs), Percentage of Amount Sanctioned (Up to 25%, 25-50%, 51-75% And Above 75%), Tenure (Less than 3 years And 3-5 years) Trend Analysis, Competitive Market Share & Forecast, 2018-2028
United States Used Car Loan Market to Grow at a CAGR of 10.0% during Forecast Period
United States Used Car Loan market is growing at a high CAGR because of the increasing cost of new car coupled with the start-ups entering the market. In addition, online platform advantages for customers to evaluate various models and pricing and technological advancement is driving the market.
A recent study conducted by the strategic consulting and market research firm, BlueWeave Consulting, revealed that the United States Used Car Loan market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.0%. The United States Used Car Loan market is booming because of the rising start-ups in the loan market coupled with the advantage of online platforms and, as well as the increased cost of a new car in the market. In addition, technological advancement is emerging as a significant driver of market expansion. However, consumers with long-term debts such as home loans have become a challenging factor for finance providers to execute loans may act as a restraining factor for the market growth.
Start-Ups in the Loan Market Coupled With the Advantage of Online Platforms and Increasing Cost of New Car Is Driving the Market
Start-ups entering the market to give customers more options have contributed to the continued growth of the used car market. Consumers are searching for more options when buying an automobile, which is one of the causes of this growth. From luxury to economy models, there are many various kinds of used cars available, and each has advantages and disadvantages of its own. Online platforms are one-way start-ups will profit from the used car market in 2022. These platforms make it simpler than ever for customers to evaluate various models and pricing while looking for the ideal car. Additionally, these platforms frequently provide financing alternatives that enable customers to purchase a car without having to go through a traditional dealer.
The rise in the cost of a new car in the market is an important factor in the increasing loan market growth of used cars in the United States. In addition, the rise in disposable income of consumers results in demand for car purchases. This, in turn, is anticipated to boost the growth of the used car loan market during the forecast period.
Technological Advancement Is Driving the Market
Used Car loan providers are concentrating on providing value-added services to their customers. By implementing technologies like artificial intelligence, business analytics, and blockchain, they are extending their current product & service offerings, which is expected to help improve service quality and raise customer satisfaction. Additionally, these technologies enable businesses to more precisely organize new and used auto loans. Therefore, it is anticipated that expanding current products & services through the application of new technologies would offer profitable chances for vehicle finance providers in the next years.
Consumers with Long-Term Debts Is Affecting the Market
Auto finance companies find it difficult to execute Used Car Loans when customers have long-term commitments, such as a home loan. As people who have long-term debt, it is quite possible they will not be able to repay the loan in the required time period. In addition, it was also seen that their loan has to turn into bad debt, which is a loss for the finance provider, be it a company or bank.
In this scenario, the finance provider faces a loss, and the consumer is unable to purchase the car, which limits the growth of the used car loan market in the United States.
Segmental Coverage by Tenure
The United States used car market is segmented by tenure into less than 3 years and 3-5 years. Most consumers prefer buying cars between 3–5 years old as, during this tenure, the car has validity and good conditions. As a result, 3-5 years of the used car hold a dominant position in the country. In addition to the fact that the older the car, the lesser the interest one has to pay is driving the market growth in the United States. However, less than 3 years used car also holds a substantial growth of the market.
Impact of COVID-19 on United States Used Car Loan Market
In the United States, the COVID-19 impact has large negative effects on auto lending, hurting both borrowers and lenders. The result will probably be a rise in existing loan defaults and a decrease in new loan issuance. Consumers in the United States rely extensively on auto financing, which has covered roughly three-fifths of their total vehicle purchase costs in recent years. According to the Federal Reserve Banks of Richmond, industry data show that the average loan amount is $20,446 for used vehicles, and the average loan term for used ones is 64.9 months. On average, a borrower makes $393 for used cars. However, the market is regaining from the pandemic and will see prominent growth during the forecast period.
Competitive Landscape
Key players operating in the United States Used Car Loan market are ICICI Bank, Ally Financial Inc., The Bank of America, The Ford Motor Company, Capital One Financial Corporation, American Honda Finance Corporation, General Motors Financial Company, Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Pentagon Federal Credit Union, Toyota Motor Credit Corporation and other prominent players. In order to provide customers with more options, market players also provide their own financing options or have agreements with banks or non-bank financial companies (NBFCs) even though the procedure of sanctioning a used car loan from an NBFC is much more accessible for consumers than financing options from automakers.
The in-depth analysis of the report provides information about growth potential, upcoming trends, and statistics of the United States Used Car Loan market. It also highlights the factors driving forecasts of total market size. The report promises to provide recent technology trends in the United States Used Car Loan market and industry insights to help decision-makers make sound strategic decisions. Furthermore, the report also analyzes the growth drivers, challenges, and competitive dynamics of the market.
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