negative equity
Britishnoun
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The average age of a trade-in with negative equity is now 4.3 years, according to Edmunds.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 28, 2026
The average underwater trade-in now carries $7,183 in negative equity, according to Edmunds — with the largest share, 41%, being underwater by $5,000 or less.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 28, 2026
This practice, however, is catching up with many drivers: Nearly 31% of vehicle trade-ins now carry negative equity, meaning the amount owed on the loan is more than the car is worth.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 28, 2026
In 2026, buyers with negative equity financed an average of nearly $56,000 for a new car in the first quarter, about $12,000 more than the typical new-vehicle buyer, Edmunds said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 26, 2026
About a third of Americans trading in an older car have negative equity, which has been typical in the industry for years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 26, 2026
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