Lower rates to help you go greener

  • 7.50 % PA

    Unsecured Variable loan rate

    Usually 8.50% p.a. – 20.50% p.a.

  • 8.90 % PA

    Unsecured Variable loan - Comparison rate^

  • 7.50 % PA

    Unsecured Fixed loan rate

    Usually 8.50% p.a. – 20.50% p.a.

  • 8.54 % PA

    Unsecured Fixed loan - Comparison rate^

  • 6.49 % PA

    Secured loan rate

    Usually 6.99% p.a. - 13.49% p.a.

  • 7.90 % PA

    Secured loan - Comparison rate^

   

  • You can save more than money when you take out a CommBank Personal Loan for eligible clean energy products:

    • Minimum $4,000 – $50,000 loan amount for unsecured loans
    • Minimum $4,000 – $100,000 loan amount for secured loans
    • Lower rate loans to be repaid over 1-7 years
    • Available for eligible electric and hybrid cars, solar panels, battery pack, solar hot water system and heat pump hot water system
    • Know the interest rate upfront before you apply

Are you eligible?

  • Eligible clean energy products

    To qualify for the green discount, you must use your personal loan to buy or install eligible products including:

    • Electric or hybrid cars emitting less than 120g CO2 emissions per kilometre (check your car’s emission data on the Green Vehicle Guide)
    • Solar panels with a system size equal to or greater than 6 kilowatts (kW) (and inverter if applicable) 
    • Battery packs with a system size equal to or greater than 5 kilowatts-hour (kWh) 
    • Solar hot water system with a system size equal to or greater than 250 litres (L) 
    • Heat pump hot water system with a system size equal to or greater than 250 litres (L) 
    • Electric car charging station(s)

    Keep in mind, only a Clean Energy Council (CEC) approved retailer and/or installer can install eligible solar panels, inverters (if applicable), as well as, battery packs.

    Loan applications are subject to credit approval and any loan offer includes full terms and conditions.

Things to consider

    • If you’re an existing CommBank customer looking to buy solar panels or batteries, you may be eligible for InstalPay, an interest-free loan available via UPowr. 
    • If you have a home loan with us, explore our Go Green with a Personal Loan guide. You may be eligible for a CommBank Green Loan attached to your existing home loan.
    • This offer can only be applied to loans for clean energy purchases. If you wish to borrow money for other purposes, you can apply to increase your existing CommBank Personal Loan or apply for a standard Personal Loan for which the standard Personal Loan pricing (without discount) will apply. 
    • You’re unable to increase or refinance an existing CommBank Personal Loan for clean energy purchases.
    • Learn more about our Personal Loan options, including Unsecured Variable and Fixed loans and Secured Personal Loans, to help you decide which product and features best suit your needs.

Simple steps to apply

    1. Apply online and select “Green purchases” as your loan purpose. Alternatively, you can visit any branch or call us to apply through a Personal Loan specialist.
    2. Ensure any products you're intending to purchase will meet our eligibility criteria. For details, see our Go Green with a Personal Loan guide
    3. If you're conditionally approved, you'll need to obtain a tax invoice or quote.*
    4. Share the invoice or quote with CommBank.
    5. Once we’re satisfied you’ve met the conditions, we’ll apply the green discount to your loan.

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FAQs

Yes, you'll need to use a Solar Retailer approved by the Clean Energy Council.

$100,000 is the maximum we’ll lend for a secured loan and $50,000 is the maximum we’ll lend for an unsecured loan (subject to credit assessment, loan type and purpose). If you need more, you’ll need to pay the difference from your own savings

Yes, if you have an existing Personal Loan and would like to apply for the green discount, you’ll need to apply for a new Personal Loan. Loan increase and refinance applications aren’t eligible for the green discount.

Yes, to help you decide which loan type might be most suitable, see our Go Green with a Personal Loan guide.

No, you can’t use a Personal Loan for clean energy purchases to recoup costs for products already installed. However, it's available for upgrading your existing eligible products or purchasing new products.

For example, if you have existing clean energy purchases and wish to upgrade them by adding more solar panels or a new battery pack, then you may be eligible for a CommBank Personal Loan.

It’s your responsibility to ensure that you’re satisfied with the quality of your eligible clean energy purchases. If you detect substandard workmanship or materials, or have any disputes with your retailer and/or installer, you should speak with them as soon as possible. Depending on the severity of the matter, you may also need to inform your solicitor.

We won’t become involved with a dispute

We take no responsibility for the quality and warranty of your eligible clean energy purchases. Any work must be completed by an approved retailer and/or installer, certified and trained to ensure systems meet industry best practice standards and all relevant Australian Standards (as approved by the Clean Energy Council).

When trying to decide on the right product, consider:

  • what type of small scale renewables you’re looking to purchase/install
  • if you have a home loan with CommBank
  • the interest rates for the various ‘green’ offers
  • how much you need and the term of loan

For details, see our Go Green with a Personal Loan guide.

You may be eligible for the Green Home Offer if your home meets the GBCA Green Home Standard, or has 7 stars or greater under the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme, or already has eligible small-scale renewables installed. 

Enjoy a discount on a Standard Variable Rate for Owner Occupied or Investment Home Loans with either Principal & Interest repayments or Interest Only payments for eligible customers on a Wealth Package.

Things you should know

  • ^ Comparison rates are calculated based on an unsecured loan of $30,000 and a secured loan of $30,000, over a term of 5 years. WARNING: Comparison rate is true only for examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate.

    * System size noted on the invoice/quote must be equal to or greater than our requirements as set out under ‘Eligible clean energy products’.

    This guide doesn’t consider your individual objectives, financial situation or needs. Before basing any decisions on this information, please consider:

    • its appropriateness to your circumstances
    • obtaining professional advice specific to your needs, including financial, taxation and legal advice.

    The Commonwealth Bank is not authorised and does not make any assertions about reduced consumption from non-renewable energy sources through clean energy purchases installations. Advice and further information should be sought from relevant certified industry professionals.

    Loan applications are subject to credit approval and any loan offer includes full terms and conditions. Fees and charges apply. All examples and scenarios are illustrative only.

    Information and interest rates are current as at 1 March 2024 and are subject to change.

    For more information about Target Market Determination (TMD), please refer to the TMD.

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