Why one of the nation's largest auto lenders isn't worried about high vehicle prices or 'forever loans'

While median car payments have jumped from $390 to $525 since 2019, data provided by Capital One suggests stability in vehicle cost compared to income.

# Why one of the nation's largest auto lenders isn't worried about high vehicle prices or 'forever loans' While median car payments have jumped from $390 to $525 since 2019, data provided by Capital One suggests stability in vehicle cost compared to income. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/09/capital-one-auto-forever-loans-used-cars.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*