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  "description": "Auto loan delinquency is rising in these 10 U.S. states Photo credit: OlegD / Shutterstock.com WalletHub analyzed quarter-over-quarter data to identify where auto loan delinquencies are increasing the fastest. The findings reflect the shifting financial landscape for borrowers across the",
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  "textContent": "Auto loan delinquency is rising in these 10 U.S. states\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: OlegD / Shutterstock.com\n\n\n\nWalletHub analyzed quarter-over-quarter data to identify where auto loan delinquencies are increasing the fastest. The findings reflect the shifting financial landscape for borrowers across the country.\n\n\n\nDelaware ranks first for rising auto loan delinquency\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Shutterstock.com\n\n\n\nIn Q4 2024, auto loan delinquency in Delaware rose by 8.77%. With 21.11% of borrowers behind on payments, the state now has one of the highest delinquency rates in the nation.\n\n\n\nKansas sees second-largest increase in delinquency\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Shutterstock.com\n\n\n\nKansas experienced a 7.89% increase in auto loan delinquency from Q3 to Q4 2024. Despite the rise, the state maintains one of the lowest average auto loan debts in the country.\n\n\n\nDelinquency increases in New Hampshire despite low totals\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Mark Van Scyoc / Shutterstock.com\n\n\n\nAuto loan delinquencies in New Hampshire climbed 7.41% between Q3 and Q4 2024. The overall delinquency rate remains relatively low at 14.47%.\n\n\n\nMontana records a sharp uptick in missed auto payments\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Shutterstock.com\n\n\n\nMontana saw a 7.36% rise in auto loan delinquencies in Q4 2024. The overall delinquency rate reached 14.69%, putting borrowers under greater financial pressure.\n\n\n\nOklahoma borrowers increasingly miss auto payments\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Victoria Ditkovsky / Shutterstock.com\n\n\n\nAuto loan delinquency rose 7.21% in Oklahoma. At 15.82%, the state’s delinquency rate is above the national average and continues to rise.\n\n\n\nColorado ranks sixth for growing auto loan issues\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Shutterstock.com\n\n\n\nDelinquency rates in Colorado increased 6.92% quarter-over-quarter. The state’s overall delinquency rate now stands at 14.78%.\n\n\n\nWashington experiences a steady increase in delinquencies\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Shutterstock.com\n\n\n\nAuto loan delinquency in Washington rose by 6.86% in Q4 2024. Around 13.22% of auto loan holders are now behind on their payments.\n\n\n\nAlabama shows a notable rise in auto delinquencies\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Shutterstock.com\n\n\n\nDelinquencies increased by 6.82% in Alabama. With 21.52% of borrowers behind, the state has one of the highest overall rates in the country.\n\n\n\nMassachusetts sees growing auto loan pressure\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Shutterstock.com\n\n\n\nAuto loan delinquency rose by 6.75% in Q4 2024 in Massachusetts. The current rate of borrowers behind on payments is 14.73%.\n\n\n\nArizona rounds out the top ten for rising delinquencies\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Around the World Photos / Shutterstock.com\n\n\n\nArizona’s auto loan delinquencies grew 6.46% in Q4 2024. With 16.52% of loans behind, the state faces continued financial stress among borrowers.",
  "title": "These 10 states are falling behind on their car loans — is yours on the list?",
  "updatedAt": "2025-04-17T15:08:10+00:00"
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