Slight declines in auto loan finance rates are reinforcing forecasts of steady expansion in the auto finance sector. Fundamental valuations look attractive given current loan origination trends, and stock prices may follow as investor confidence strengthens. Patelco Credit Union offers a variety of auto loans, including those for new and used vehicles. You can also refinance your car, including cash-out refinance. Longer loan terms of up to 84 months are available, although you’re likely to pay a higher interest rate and the loan will cost more overall. At the September meeting, the Fed announced its first cut in nine months — a quarter of a percentage point, putting the federal funds target rate at 4-4.25 percent. Technical charts suggest automotive sector stocks could rally as average auto loan finance rates edge downward, lowering monthly payment burdens. This could increase transaction volumes, especially in mid-tier vehicle segments, which historically respond well to minor financing relief.