Non-Maintained Novated Lease calculator

Novated lease calculator

The calculator below will let you calculate and give you an indication of repayments and how much the lease may cost you.

You'll need to enter the purchase price of the vehicle as well as the interest rate, any residuals and loan term.

Once you have an idea of financial commitments, you can then compare car loans below to find the right deal.

What is a non-maintained novated lease?

Novated leasing is a loan which involves an employee, employer and financier. A car lease is taken out by the employee with the employer taking on the financial obligation. Under the agreement, the employer will make monthly payments on the employee’s behalf through a salary sacrifice.

What's the difference between a maintained and non-maintained novated lease?

With a non-maintained novated lease, the employee takes on the costs of maintaining the vehicle separate to the lease agreement. In other words, the employer's only obligation would be to finance the vehicle.

This means you need to budget for the maintenance and other running costs. A fully maintained novated leave is when the employee doesn’t need to fork out these costs.

Although GST is not paid up front, it will still be charged on monthly payments and the good news is that this can be claimed as a tax deduction.

How does a non-maintained novated lease work?

As mentioned, the employer will finance the lease while the employee takes on responsibility for the car. The employee will not receive any extras and the costs of fuel, tyres, servicing, insurance and more will all be handled by the employee. These costs are handled by the employee’s post-tax income.

This lease can be used to acquire both used and new cars with a value of more than $10,000 but is not payable upfront. Instead, it will be charged on the monthly payments making it a claimable tax deduction.

This type of lease can be beneficial to both the employees and employer. The employer gets to enjoy reduced administration costs, which can be high with company owned cars. Should the employee leave that place of work, the novated lease and all financial obligations cease to be assumed by the employer and are reverted to the employee. The employee therefore can retain equity accumulated by the vehicle.

Related reading: Learn about fully maintained novated leases

How to compare non-maintained novated leases

• Fees. Different financiers will have different fees for borrowers. Before you take on a lease, find out what the applicable fees are and how they compare to other financiers in the market.
• Running costs. What are the running costs you will have to bear and how do they compare to that of a maintained novated lease? For the employer, the costs are less since the employee will have to maintain the costs. However, there is good news and that is all running costs are normally pre-tax.
• Interest rates. Can you get better interest rates on your lease? That is always a possibility. Compare the different interest rates offered by different providers before you take on any lease.
• Features. There are different features that are offered with novated leases. You can get fleet discounts, regular payment structures and much more even with a non-maintained lease. Compare features to get the most suitable for you.

Pros and cons of non-maintained novated leases

Things to be cautious of

• Going overboard on distance.
  Distances or kilometres is often limited and it’s important that you maintain the mileage that is indicated on your contract. If you drive more than your indicated mileage, you may be fined for excess mileage per extra mile. However, you don’t have to underuse the car since you will not get credit for any miles that are unused.
• Customising the car.
  It is generally a good idea not customise a leased vehicle as you may be charged extra.
• Poor maintenance.
  Just because the car is leased doesn’t mean that you can get away with poor maintenance. The car must be in good condition and you may be charged excess for wear and tear.
• Not comparing.
  When choosing and comparing vehicle options for your business, it is always a good idea to compare a range of finance options and lenders. The table below can help with your due diligence.

Car loan comparison

It is always important to compare your finance options from a range of lenders. The below table will give you an idea of the rates and fees for car loans in Australia.

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Name	Interest Rate (p.a.)	Comp. Rate (p.a.)	Application Fee	Monthly Fee	Monthly Repayment
OurMoneyMarket New Car Loan Fixed1 - 7 Years $2,001 - $75,000	Interest Rate (p.a.) 6.57% to 18.99%	Comp. Rate (p.a.) 7.19% to 21.78%	Application Fee $250 min.	Monthly Fee $0	Monthly Repayment $622.82	Go to siteMore Info Compare
Stratton Finance New Car Loan Fixed1 - 7 Years $10,000 - $300,000	Interest Rate (p.a.) 6.52% to 18%	Comp. Rate (p.a.) 6.95% to 23%	Application Fee $395	Monthly Fee $0	Monthly Repayment $625.27	Go to siteMore Info Compare	You'll receive a fixed rate from 6.52% p.a. depending on the lender you are approved with. Apply for up to $300,000 and use cash or trade in a vehicle to use as a deposit. Optional balloon payment available.
Simplify New Car Loan Fixed1 - 7 Years $10,000 - $300,000	Interest Rate (p.a.) 6.19% to 18%	Comp. Rate (p.a.) 6.6% to 23%	Application Fee $395	Monthly Fee $0	Monthly Repayment $622.21	Go to siteMore Info Compare
loans.com.au - New - Variable Rate Special Variable3 - 7 Years $5,000 - $150,000	Interest Rate (p.a.) 6.24% to 7.74%	Comp. Rate (p.a.) 7.36% to 8.85%	Application Fee $400	Monthly Fee $8	Monthly Repayment $630.83	Go to siteMore Info Compare
Credit Concierge New Car Loan Fixed1 - 7 Years $10,000 - $100,000	Interest Rate (p.a.) 6.29% to 16.45%	Comp. Rate (p.a.) 7.41% to 17.91%	Application Fee $553	Monthly Fee $10	Monthly Repayment $637.97	Go to siteMore Info Compare
Simplify Used Car Loan Fixed1 - 7 Years $10,000 - $300,000	Interest Rate (p.a.) 6.19% to 18%	Comp. Rate (p.a.) 6.6% to 23%	Application Fee $395	Monthly Fee $0	Monthly Repayment $622.21	Go to siteMore Info Compare
OurMoneyMarket Used Car Loan - No Vehicle Age Limit Fixed1 - 7 Years $2,001 - $75,000	Interest Rate (p.a.) 6.57% to 18.99%	Comp. Rate (p.a.) 7.19% to 21.78%	Application Fee $250 min.	Monthly Fee $0	Monthly Repayment $622.82	Go to siteMore Info Compare
Stratton Finance Used Car Loan Fixed1 - 7 Years $10,000 - $300,000	Interest Rate (p.a.) 6.52% to 18%	Comp. Rate (p.a.) 6.95% to 23%	Application Fee $395	Monthly Fee $0	Monthly Repayment $625.27	Go to siteMore Info Compare	You'll receive a fixed rate loan from 6.52% p.a. with a comparison rate of 6.95% p.a. A used car loan of up to $300,000 with quick approval times and balloon payment options.
Revolut Unsecured Personal Loan Fixed1 - 7 Years $5,000 - $50,000	Interest Rate (p.a.) 6.99% to 24.99%	Comp. Rate (p.a.) 6.99% to 21.79%	Application Fee $499	Monthly Fee $0	Monthly Repayment $632.86	Go to siteMore Info Compare
RACV New Car Loans Fixed1 - 7 Years $5,000 - $150,000	Interest Rate (p.a.) 7.29% to 16.99%	Comp. Rate (p.a.) 8% to 17.77%	Application Fee $499	Monthly Fee $0	Monthly Repayment $635.67	Go to siteMore Info Compare	You'll receive a fixed rate from 7.29% p.a. A larger loan of $5,000 or more to help you buy a new or used car. 5-hour pre approval available and no ongoing fees.
Credit Concierge Used Car Loan Fixed1 - 7 Years $10,000 - $1,000,000	Interest Rate (p.a.) 6.8% to 17.45%	Comp. Rate (p.a.) 7.56% to 18.91%	Application Fee $553	Monthly Fee $10	Monthly Repayment $642.74	Go to siteMore Info Compare
loans.com.au - Variable Rate Used Car < 5 years Variable3 - 7 Years $5,000 - $150,000	Interest Rate (p.a.) 7.74% to 7.74%	Comp. Rate (p.a.) 8.85% to 8.99%	Application Fee $400	Monthly Fee $8	Monthly Repayment $644.82	Go to siteMore Info Compare
RACV Used Car Loans Fixed1 - 7 Years $5,000 - $150,000	Interest Rate (p.a.) 8.49% to 16.99%	Comp. Rate (p.a.) 9.21% to 17.77%	Application Fee $499	Monthly Fee $0	Monthly Repayment $647.01	Go to siteMore Info Compare	You'll receive a fixed rate from 8.49% p.a. Benefit from no ongoing fees, 5-hour approval and a 21-day satisfaction guarantee. Interest rate discounts for members.

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How to apply for non-maintained novated lease

Before you can apply for a non-maintained novated lease, first compare the options that are available from different lenders.

This lease is eligible for all employees as it is offered as an option with their salary package. The application will involve the employer who will take on the financial obligation as well as the employee who will take on all running costs and maintenance.

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