Depreciation Protection Waiver (DPW)

A Depreciation Protection Waiver (DPW) protects the equity in your vehicle if it's ever totaled, stolen, or lost. DPW covers the difference between your car’s original value and your remaining loan balance — helping you recover up to $10,000 of your investment.1

The key benefits of DPW.

DPW helps you keep more of your money, even if the unexpected happens. Protect your investment, drive with confidence.

  • Covers the gap between your vehicle’s original purchase price and your loan balance if your car is declared a total loss.
  • Protects your investment from depreciation due to collisions, theft, or fire.
  • Available for vehicles of any mileage or model year.
  • Open enrollment: Add DPW at any point during your loan term.
  • Enjoy a $25 discount if you qualify for Advantage Plus Rewards.2
  • Peace of mind knowing your positive equity is protected.

Who should consider DPW?

A Depreciation Protection Waiver is ideal for borrowers who:

  • Make a large down payment (finance 85% or less of the vehicle’s value).
  • Trade in a vehicle with positive equity.
  • Secure high rebates or negotiate a purchase below MSRP.
  • Make accelerated loan payments.
  • Want to protect the money they’ve invested in their vehicle.

How does Depreciation Protection Waiver work?

Let’s look at how DPW can help you if your vehicle is totaled:

On Purchase Date

Price of Vehicle: $30,000

Outstanding Loan Balance: $27,000

Get $3,000 back.


6 Months

Price of Vehicle: $30,000

Outstanding Loan Balance: $25,045

Get $4,955 back.


1 Year

Price of Vehicle: $30,000

Outstanding Loan Balance: $23,041

Get $6,959 back.


3 Years

Price of Vehicle: $30,000

Outstanding Loan Balance: $14,5071

Get $10,000 back.1

Ready to add a Depreciation Protection Waiver? Give us a call or schedule an appointment at your local branch to get started.

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Maximum Waiver Benefit can vary depending on level of protection selected and/or offered. Please reference the waiver addendum for specifics regarding maximum waiver amounts.​

  1. $10,000 Waiver Benefit applies here because waiver amount will not exceed the lesser of the maximum amount listed in the waiver addendum or outstanding loan balance at total loss. Loan amortization used in example: 4.99% APR, 72-month.
  2. Must be qualified for Advantage Plus Reward Status at time of purchase to receive discount.