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Fund your green project with a competitive interest rate and one of the lowest application fees in our database.
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The Bendigo Bank Unsecured Green Personal Loan has a competitive interest rate. Its standout feature is a low $150 application fee which is in the top 10% of our database.


However a $5 monthly fee adds to the ongoing cost. The inability to make extra repayments without a penalty is also a significant drawback compared to other more flexible loans.

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Product Name Bendigo Bank Unsecured Green Personal Loan
Interest Rate (p.a.) 8.24%
Comparison rate (p.a.) 9.27%
Interest Rate Type Fixed
Min Loan Amount $2,000
Loan Security Unsecured
FINDER SCORE 6.5 / 10
Bottom 13% of 124 unsecured personal loans benchmarked
This product Market average
Score profile for Bendigo Bank Unsecured Green Personal Loan Interest rate This product: 7.5 Average: 7.6 App fee This product: 8.4 Average: 7.8 Ongoing fees This product: 9.1 Average: 9.9 Extra repayments This product: 0.0 Average: 10.0 Max amount This product: 9.9 Average: 7.0 Exit fee This product: 0.0 Average: 10.0

How does Bendigo Bank Unsecured Green Personal Loan compare?

  • Competitive interest rate. This loan's 8.24% interest rate is in the top half of lower rates in our database.
  • Low application fee. Its $150 application fee is in the top 10% of lower fees we have analysed.
  • Ongoing fees apply. A $5 monthly fee adds to the total cost of the loan compared to other products that do not charge one.
  • No penalty-free extra repayments. Unlike many other lenders you cannot make extra repayments without incurring a penalty.

How does the Unsecured Green Personal Loan work?

This loan is a green personal loan you can use to purchase solar power systems, solar hot water, greywater treatment systems or to purchase energy-saving white goods. This is a fixed rate loan, meaning that your interest repayments will remain consistent throughout the lifetime of your loan. The minimum loan amount is $2,000, and the loan comes with a term between 1 to 7 years.

What features does the Green Personal Loan offer?

  • Fixed interest rate. Your rate is fixed, and starts from 8.24% p.a. with a comparison rate of 9.27% p.a.
  • Secured and unsecured. Bank First may require security for this loan, but this will be assessed on a case by case basis.
  • Green personal loan. Suitable for green home improvement purchases.
  • Varying loan term. Between 1-7 years.
  • Flexible repayments. You can choose between weekly, fortnightly and monthly repayments.
  • Additional repayments. You can make additional repayments.
  • Free redraw with a minimum. You won't be charged for the redraw facility. The minimum redraw amount is .

How much does the Green Personal Loan cost?

There are a number of costs associated with Bank First’s Green Personal Loan. These include:

  • Fixed interest rate of 8.24% p.a.
  • Establishment fee of

The comparison rate, which includes both the interest rate and fees is 9.27% p.a.

In addition to the above, you may be charged the following:

  • Arrears fee of . This fee will be charged if you don't make your repayments on time.

Am I eligible for a Green Personal Loan?

To be eligible for this product, you will have to be at least 18 years of age or older. There will also be a credit assessment when you apply for this loan.

How do I apply?

You can apply for the loan online, through the Bank First website. The application will take around 10 minutes to complete. Keep all the required documents on hand to speed up the process. You can also call Bank First and apply over the phone.

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