Rebecca Pike is Finder’s senior money writer, with over 10 years of experience in mortgages and personal finance. A frequent TV and radio commentator, she frequently appears on Sunrise, A Current Affair, 9News, and Sky News, and contributes expert analysis to publications like Yahoo Finance and The Latch. Rebecca previously served as Editor of Mortgage Professional Australia. She has a Master’s degree in Journalism as well as ASIC-recognised certifications in Tier 1 Generic Knowledge and Tier 2 General Advice Deposit Products, which comply with ASIC guidelines. See full bio
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Hi I,m a pensioner on a centreline payment and looking to buy a small caravan , I own my own home ,what are my chances
Hi John,
If you’re receiving the Age Pension you might be able to get a loan approved from a lender. It depends how much you’d have to spend each month repaying the loan. If it ‘s a large portion of your Centrelink payments you’ll probably get rejected.
It also depends on the lender’s own policies around Centrelink payments. I suggest contacting some lenders directly and enquiring first. You’ll probably have more luck with a smaller bank or specialist lender.
I hope this helps.
Is it safe to enter all the information required , such as DOB, License number and so on?
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Thanks for your message.
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Hope this helps!
Best,
Nikki