Auto Loans ยท Santa Cruz, California

Best Credit Union Car Loan Rates in Santa Cruz, California

1 credit union in Santa Cruz report car loan rates to the NCUA. Lowest rate: 8.09%.

Updated Q1 2026 ยท NCUA Call Report data

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CUs Reporting Rates

8.09%

Lowest New Car Rate

8.09%

City Average Rate

New Vehicle Loan Rates โ€” Santa Cruz, California

1 credit union sorted by APR

#Credit UnionNew Car APRUsed Car APR
1SANTA CRUZ COMMUNITY

โ˜… 3.0 ยท 26 reviews

8.09%9.32%
Rates from NCUA Call Report (5300) filings, updated Q1 2026. Actual rate depends on credit score and loan term.

Used Vehicle Loan Rates โ€” Santa Cruz, California

1 credit union sorted by APR

#Credit UnionUsed Car APRNew Car APR
1SANTA CRUZ COMMUNITY

โ˜… 3.0 ยท 26 reviews

9.32%8.09%
Rates from NCUA Call Report (5300) filings, updated Q1 2026. Actual rate depends on credit score and loan term.

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