A CommBank personal loan puts you in charge for the point when you need to buy a car, consolidate your debt, improve your home, go on a holiday, get married and much more. There are several different options available to you for this, including a credit card, personal loan or personal overdraft.
If you’ve done your research and decided that a personal loan is your best option, it’s usually simple and straightforward to set up. There are just a few things you need to consider before you apply.
How much do you need and what can you afford?
If you’re making a purchase like a new car or just looking to consolidate your debts, figure out exactly how much you’ll need to borrow. CommBank offers unsecured personal loans between $4,000 and $50,000, while for CommBank Secured Personal Loans you can borrow from $4,000 to $120,000.
The interest rate will determine how much your repayments will be on the amount you choose. A personal loan that is secured with an asset like a car typically has a lower interest rate, because in the event that you stop repaying the loan the lender can sell the car to cover the cost of the loan. With our borrowing calculator you can estimate how much you can borrow without compromising your lifestyle.
Choose your type of loan
There are three types of CommBank personal loans:
With this type of loan you can lock in an interest rate and set your repayments for the term of the loan. It can be suitable if you want to know exactly what your repayments will be and how much you’ll repay in total, and you’ll also be protected should interest rates rise in the future.
This loan gives you flexibility to make extra repayments without incurring any fees for repaying early. Making extra repayments can help to reduce the interest you are paying on your loan by reducing your overall loan balance. You also have the flexibility to redraw available funds whenever you need to.
In exchange for using your car as security for your loan you can typically borrow at a lower interest rate than an unsecured loan, making the repayments more affordable. It can be suitable if you’re borrowing to buy a car that’s up to seven years old and are looking for fixed repayments for the life of the loan.
Choose your terms
Once you know how much you need and what type of loan you’d like, think about the timing:
- How long will you need to pay off your loan? You can choose a term between one and seven years for Variable Rate and Fixed Rate personal loans, and between one and seven years for Secured Personal Loans
- How often would you like to make repayments? You can choose to repay weekly, fortnightly or monthly.
Make sure you’re familiar with the fees and charges that may apply. Typically, there will be fees to establish and to service the loan, and if you have a fixed rate loan there will also be a fee if you want to pay off your loan early.
How do you apply?
You can apply online anytime. There are just a couple of things like your driver’s licence to have on hand when you’re ready to apply – find out what you’ll need.
