The growing problem of 'permanent car loans': Why the math of car buying is breaking down
- Posted on September 30, 2026
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The growing problem of 'permanent car loans': Why the math of car buying is breaking down
Longer auto loans and repeated trade-ins can leave borrowers rolling negative equity from one vehicle to the next.