Services
Insurance
Repairs
Advice
About

"What is a good interest rate for my first car loan after graduating from college? "

"I just graduated from college, I will start my first really good paying job next week, and I have nearly perfect credit. As a graduation gift, my parents are going to put some money down and cosign on a newer Infinity. What kind of interest rate should I expect on a $10,000 loan?

"

avatar
Johnny Puckett · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“More goes into determining your interest rate than just credit alone. Lenders look at your monthly income and debt-to-income ratio, as well as your credit history.
Considering you haven’t started your job yet, and since it is likely that you have some debt from college, you will probably be paying a high interest rate. That being said, anything in the mid-single-digit range would be good. “
View full answer 
WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.

Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance

Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance

√
No long forms
√
No spam or unwanted phone calls
√
Quotes from top insurance companies
Find insurance savings