myAutoloan vs PenFed Credit Union:Which is more popular in the United States?
In October 2026, myAutoloan had more branded searches than PenFed Credit Union among auto refinance companies in the United States. myAutoloan had about 1,600 branded searches, while PenFed Credit Union had 1,000. myAutoloan made up 4.8% of all auto refinance company searches we track, and PenFed Credit Union accounted for 3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about auto refinance companies, PenFed Credit Union appeared in all five answers and myAutoloan in three. PenFed Credit Union was mentioned before myAutoloan in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
myAutoloan, about 60% more searches than PenFed Credit Union
Who does AI mention more?
PenFed Credit Union, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
PenFed Credit Union, named ahead of myAutoloan in every answer
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Top auto refinance companies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, PenFed Credit Union appeared in all five answers. myAutoloan was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. PenFed Credit Union was listed before myAutoloan in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
PenFed Credit Union5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Caribou3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
myAutoloan3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Navy Federal Credit Union2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Gravity Lending2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Autopay1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
RateGenius0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- iLending0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about auto refinance companies
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Where's the best place to refinance my car loan?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which companies offer the lowest auto refinance rates?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Is it worth refinancing my car, and who should I use?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“auto refinance”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best auto refinance”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 27, 2026.
Is myAutoloan or PenFed Credit Union more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for myAutoloan and PenFed Credit Union by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight auto refinance companies we track, month by month, from searches in United States.
Share of searches by month for myAutoloan, PenFed Credit Union. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Navy Federal Credit Union | Caribou | Gravity Lending | Autopay | RateGenius | iLending | myAutoloan | PenFed Credit Union |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 24.3% | 13.2% | 19.9% | 10.7% | 16.2% | 8.8% | 3.2% | 3.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 24.9% | 16.6% | 16.6% | 7.4% | 16.6% | 8.9% | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 25.8% | 11.5% | 17.2% | 9.4% | 17.2% | 9.4% | 3.4% | 6.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 28% | 10.2% | 18.6% | 8.2% | 18.6% | 8.2% | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 28.9% | 12.9% | 19.3% | 6.9% | 15.8% | 8.6% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 22.1% | 12.1% | 14.8% | 6.5% | 12.1% | 8.1% | 2.2% | 22.1% |
| May 2026 | 21.6% | 9.6% | 14.4% | 6.3% | 11.8% | 7.8% | 2.2% | 26.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 28.1% | 12.5% | 18.8% | 10.2% | 12.5% | 8.2% | 2.8% | 6.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 33.6% | 10% | 18.3% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 8.1% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 21.1% | 14.1% | 21.1% | 14.1% | 14.1% | 9.3% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 24.3% | 16.2% | 19.8% | 13.2% | 10.8% | 8.7% | 3.9% | 3% |
| Oct 2026 | 24.5% | 19.9% | 16.3% | 13.3% | 10.9% | 7.3% | 4.8% | 3% |
How has branded search for myAutoloan and PenFed Credit Union changed in the United States over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending October 2026: myAutoloan took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, myAutoloan’s share of searches among auto refinance companies in the United States moved from 3.2% to 4.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 880 to 1.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, PenFed Credit Union’s share of searches among auto refinance companies in the United States moved from 3.7% to 3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1K.
How did search popularity change for United States auto refinance companies in October 2026?
1 change

In October 2026, myAutoloan gained share of searches among auto refinance companies in the United States, from 3.9% to 4.8%.
How are myAutoloan’s and PenFed Credit Union’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using myAutoloan’s and PenFed Credit Union’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
myAutoloan
1 branded search term
- my auto loan
PenFed Credit Union
1 branded search term
- penfed auto refinance
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