Risks Rise for Subprime Car Buyers as Loans Hit 17-22% APR
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Car buyers getting 17-22% APR loans due to credit rating system and need for transportation.
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High interest rates mean more income going to car payments, increasing default risk.
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Subprime auto lenders issued $30B in bonds this year despite risks.
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Economy has been resilient so far, so subprime borrowers still making payments.
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Great for bondholders, challenging for lower-income borrowers with high interest loans.
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