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Bendigo Bank Personal Loan
Borrow up to $100,000 with terms up to 7 years. Interest rates for the unsecured loan are higher than for the secured loan
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Bendigo Bank offers a range of loan services, including secured and unsecured personal loans and a personal loan for green purchases. You can borrow from $2,000 up to $100,000 and loan terms range from 1 year to 7 years. The secured personal loan offers a fixed interest rate starting from 7.79% p.a. Security can include your car or property, but in case you fail to make your repayments, you could risk your assets. The interest rate for the unsecured personal loan is higher, starting from 12.79% p.a. If you want to make green purchases, you could receive a discount of 1% p.a. This discount is only applicable if you use it to purchase any of the environmentally-friendly products specified by the company. Depending on what you want to purchase, you may find their range limiting.
Compare personal loans offered by Bendigo Bank
- Secured Personal Loan. Suited for purchasing a new or second-hand car, you can also use a car you currently own as security for this loan. As it's secured, it comes with a competitive fixed rate. This loan is available with a competitive fixed rate for terms up to 7 years.
- Unsecured Personal Loan. With no requirement for security, this loan is suited for financing your holiday or home refurbishment needs. It comes with a slightly higher fixed interest rate because it is unsecured.
- Generation Green Personal Loan. This is an innovative type of personal loan from Bendigo Bank that rewards you each time you make an environmentally-friendly purchase. You will get a discount of 1% p.a. on your personal loan fixed rate if you use your loan to purchase any of the 12 environmentally-friendly products specified by the company. You can opt for either a secured or unsecured variant of the loan. Some of the products you can buy include double glazings, environmentally-friendly vehicles, greywater treatment systems and water storage tanks.
Features and benefits of a Bendigo Bank personal loan
- Includes of redraw facilities. Bendigo Bank personal loans come with redraw facilities. You are able to make extra repayments on top of the normal minimum repayments, then the redraw facility lets you access that additional amount if you will need it in future. The Bendigo Bank redraw facility give you the flexibility to access funds whenever you need them.
- Flexible loan repayment schedule. Bendigo Bank personal loans come with the flexibility to make repayments according to your preferences – weekly, fortnightly or monthly. This means that you can make unlimited additional repayments and pay off your loan within the shortest time possible.
- Low minimum amount. Bendigo Bank personal loans are designed so that you can borrow as little as $2,000.
- Extended period of repayment. You will be given between 1 to 7 years to complete your loan repayment.
What other products does Bendigo Bank offer?
- Transaction accounts. Bendigo Bank has a wide range of flexible transaction accounts tailored to suit everyday banking requirements. These accounts are designed to offer convenient access to your money.
- Credit cards. Bendigo Bank has a wide assortment of credit cards ranging from the Low Rate Basic Credit Card to the all-inclusive Platinum Card.
- Savings accounts. If you are looking for a saving account to store and grow your money, Bendigo Bank offers accounts with easy access and competitive rates.
- Home loans. Bendigo Bank offers a suite of home loans designed to suit your needs for a new home or investment property.
- Other products. Some other products offered by Bendigo Bank include insurance, travel and international payments, and term deposits.
How to apply for a personal loan from Bendigo Bank
Ready to apply for a Bendigo Bank personal loan?
To be eligible for a Bendigo Bank personal loan you:
- Have to be at least 18 years of age
- Must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident of Australia
- Have to be in paid employment
- Must have a good credit history
- Shouldn't be using the personal loan for business or other commercial reasons
- Should not apply for the loan through a third party
You will need to provide information on your income and employment details, details of assets and commitments, and your driver's licence. Once you've successfully completed your application, it will be reviewed and you will receive communication on its status.
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If I apply for a student personal loan do I have to be a student for the full span of the loan?
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I would like to know please if i can fill in an application for a $2000 unsecured loan with bendigo bank via online.
thank you
lynette
Hi Lynette,
You can apply for any of the personal loans outlined on this page by heading to Bendigo Bank’s website and submitting your application. Make sure you meet the eligibility criteria outlined above and have your personal and financial details on hand.
I hope this has helped,
Elizabeth
Hi , look at loan around 70,000 to pay off credit cards and an other personal loan to have one loan and close the cards down.
Hi Darrin,
As long as you meet the criteria outlined on the page above you can apply for a loan with Bendigo Bank. Keep in mind your current debt will be taken into account when determining your ability to afford the loan, as will other aspects (income, employment, assets) etc.
I hope this helps,
Elizabeth
Hi,
I need to borrow 40,000 to consolidate my credit cards and personal loans.
I work permanently 24hrs per week and receive a partial disability pension.
Can you please give me some advice.
Hi Lilly,
Unfortunately I’m unable to offer you any personal advice, but you’re able to apply for this personal loan as long as you meet the minimum eligibility criteria:
You are over 18 years of age
You are an Australian citizen or permanent resident
You are in paid employment (subject to Bendigo Bank’s Lending Criteria)
There is no more than 2 applicants for this application
You are listed on the loan as a borrower (Bendigo Bank is unable to accept applications completed by a third party or guarantor via this medium)
You have a credit history free of payment default, court judgements or bankruptcy
Keep in mind that your financial situation will be considered by Bendigo Bank when you’re being approved for the loan and it’s important to consider if you can afford the repayments before you apply. If you’re looking for more information you might want to contact Bendigo Bank directly.
Hope this has helped,
Elizabeth