Year-over-year comparison shows more vehicles exceeding typical bank auto loan criteria, with borrowers maintaining significant equity LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIREYear-over-year comparison shows more vehicles exceeding typical bank auto loan criteria, with borrowers maintaining significant equity LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE

Montana Capital® Q4 Data: Title Loans Serve Growing Share of High-Mileage Vehicles as Financing Gap Widens

2026/01/26 21:16
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Year-over-year comparison shows more vehicles exceeding typical bank auto loan criteria, with borrowers maintaining significant equity

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AutoFinance–Montana Capital Car Title Loans® released year-over-year Q4 lending data showing an increase in vehicles that no longer meet bank auto loan requirements, including age and mileage thresholds.

Q4 2024 vs Q4 2025 Comparison

Metric

Q4 2024

Q4 2025

Change

Exceed Bank Auto Loan Limits*

68%

71%

+3pp

Vehicles 125K+ Miles

49%

53%

+4pp

Median Mileage

122,374

130,000

+6%

Vehicles Over 10 Years Old

51%

48%

-3pp

Median Loan Amount

$3,000

$3,015

+0.5%

*Important: Banks do not offer title loans. This comparison reflects vehicle eligibility for traditional bank auto loans (not title loans), based on industry sources including Kelley Blue Book and Bankrate (2025). Typical bank auto loan requirements: vehicle 10 years or newer, under 125,000 miles, minimum value ~$6,000. Title loans are a different product with different terms, costs, and risks.

What the Data Shows

Year-over-year data reveals a growing share of high-mileage vehicles being financed through title loans. In Q4 2025, 53% of vehicles had over 125,000 miles, up from 49% in Q4 2024.

These vehicles fall outside the parameters that banks typically require for traditional auto loans, leaving owners with limited financing options when they need emergency funds.

“Many people think title loan approval is based only on credit or car value, but the key factor is the ability to repay. Even with bad credit or high mileage, borrowers may qualify with steady income. The real risk isn’t denial — it’s taking on a loan you can’t afford and putting your vehicle at risk.”

Shir Amram, Chief Operating Officer, Montana Capital®

Commitment to Transparency

Montana Capital® publishes clear risk disclosures on its website, noting that title loans are a high-cost form of credit and that non-payment may result in vehicle repossession. Borrowers are encouraged to review alternatives, seek credit counseling, and repay early to reduce costs. Full disclosures: https://montanacapital.com/legal-disclaimer/

About Montana Capital Car Title Loans®

Montana Capital Car Title Loans® (Simple Cash Loans, Inc.) has served over 375,000 borrowers since 2007. Licensed direct lender and broker in California (DFPI License No. 603F508), and authorized loan broker in 38 additional states. NMLS ID: 2249848. Headquarters: 12100 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90025.

Contacts

Shir Amram, Chief Operating Officer

Montana Capital®

1-888-700-8900

support@montanacapital.com

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