More drivers have $1,000-plus car loan payments. Here's what buyers can expect in 2026
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New-car buyers are taking on higher monthly payments, with a record number paying $1,000 or more in the fourth quarter, according to Edmunds data.
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The share of new-car buyers who pay $1,000 or more per month for their auto loans rose to a new record in the fourth quarter, according to Edmunds data.
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on January 13, 2026.
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