New car loans

A new car loan offers you the flexibility to do that in a way that takes into account your goals and financial circumstances. RateSetter’s new car loans are a form of personal loan, which means that you can access versatile finance at a competitive rate. If you opt for an unsecured scooter loan, you can use it to purchase the scooter and also pay for associated costs, such as registration, insurance, and maintenance.

Why consider a new car loan?

A RateSetter new car loan lets you take advantage of your hard-earned credit rating to purchase the vehicle you need (or want) now and then make affordable monthly repayments to pay it off over the term of the loan. With RateSetter, you will benefit from competitive rates on a flexible new car loan that are often lower than those form traditional lenders such as a bank or dealership finance. Save more money by paying down the loan quicker. Using finance to buy a new car couldn’t be easier.

How does a new car loan work

A new car loan works just like a standard personal loan. That is, you borrow a specific amount of money and then pay it back with interest over an agreed term. To qualify for a personal loan, you must submit an application and agree to a credit check that takes into account your borrowing history, employment status, credit score, and other factors.

What are the benefits of a new car loan?

Personal loans, including new car loans, allow you to enjoy a lower interest rate than you would receive with a credit card. They also offer a consistent repayment schedule, which makes it easier to budget in advance and avoid fees or penalties for late payments.

New car loans generally have three components that that affect the total cost over the life of the loan:

• the interest rate (this may be fixed or variable)
• a one-time establishment fee
• ongoing fees (such as account maintenance fees, late payment fees, and other charges)

These costs are often combined to create a comparison rate that represents the total price of a loan. This allows you to compare different car loans to find the one that best suits your needs.

For an overview of fees and charges (including interest rates) associated with RateSetter’s new car loans, see the table below:

*Comparison rates for 3 year loans are based on an secured car loan of $30,000 over a 36 month term. Comparison rates for 5 year loans are based on an secured car loan of $30,000 over a 60 month term. Comparison rates for 7 year loans are based on an secured car loan of $30,000 over an 84 month term. Comparison rates shown assume a customer with an excellent credit history. Rates current as at 02/08/2019. Warning: This comparison rate applies only to the example or examples given. Different amounts and terms will result in different comparison rates. Costs such as redraw fees or early repayment fees, and cost savings such as fee waivers, are not included in the comparison rate but may influence the cost of the loan.

RateSetter provides secured and unsecured new car loans to Australian-resident individuals and businesses. Save time before applying by making sure:

• You are aged 21 or over
• You are an Australian citizen or permanent resident
• You have a regular source of income that you can demonstrate
• You have a good credit history

To see if you may qualify for a RateSetter used car loan, you can get a RateEstimate – it only takes 1 minute, and won’t affect your credit score. If you request a RateEstimate, we will ask you a few questions so we can calculate an initial estimate of your borrowing potential, and the rates, fees and charges that may apply to your loan.

In making a final decision, we consider a number of factors, including your credit file as provided to us by Equifax and/or Illion, our credit bureau partners. If you would like more information regarding your credit file, you should contact Equifax and Illion directly.

To apply for a used car loan, you will need to complete our identity verification process successfully, as well as considering how suitable a used car loan is to your current circumstances.

To complete identity verification you will need to provide one or more of the following documents:

• Australian State or Territory-issued drivers licence
• Australian or foreign passport
• Address verification document such as a utility bill or tenancy agreement

These details can either be entered on our website during the application process and automatically verified online or you can upload or email them to us at contact@ratesetter.com.au.

When assessing your application, we are looking for evidence of how suitable the loan is to your current circumstances and the purpose for which you require funds. Among other things, we’ll assess your:

• Employment stability;
• Income;
• Expenses;
• Repayment history;
• Credit bureau information; and
• Other details you communicate to us.

You will also be asked to verify your income and expenses, and may be asked to provide supporting documentation such as bank statement information or payslips. The documents you will need to provide will be displayed to you during the application process.