Unsecured Fixed Personal Loan

A comparison rate is the interest rate, plus additional fees and charges you will be expected to pay over the loan term. As comparison rates indicate the true cost of a loan, they make it easier to decide which is best for you.

Yes, we support joint personal loan applications.

Yes, you can make additional repayments on your loan without attracting a fee.

Yes. Your loan contract will be set up for monthly repayments initially, but if you prefer to pay in weekly or fortnightly instalments simply call us on 133 282 or drop into a branch and we can arrange this for you.

No, it isn’t possible to top up an existing loan. You can, however, pay it out with a new loan if you want. We don’t charge early payout fees to do this.

A personalised interest rate is an interest rate based on an assessment of your credit score. If you have an excellent credit score and a good history of repaying loans, credit cards and other bills, you’ll likely be offered a lower interest rate.

When you apply for a personal loan, your individual situation and credit score will be considered when calculating your personalised interest rate.

The rate you are offered is calculated on your personal circumstances and credit history. A few different factors are considered, including:

• Your credit score
• Information provided in your application
• Existing loans
• The loan amount and your perceived ability to repay the loan.

Credit scores are calculated by looking at various aspects of your credit history and profile. These can include details of any previous applications you’ve made for credit (whether successful or not), details of credit or loan products you have held in the past, your repayment history, any overdue accounts you might have, and information about any court judgements against you.

These are added together to give an overall picture of your ability to repay a loan.

As you might imagine, someone who has never defaulted on a loan will be considered a lower risk than someone with a history of missed repayments, court judgements, or bankruptcy.

Similarly, the more applications for credit on your record, the lower your score is likely to be.

Other factors which can negatively impact a credit score include a history of using ‘payday lenders’ and having open accounts with debt collection agencies.

You’re entitled to a free copy of your credit report every three months from a Credit Rating Bureau (CRB). The CRB must provide the report within 10 days of your request.

The three main Credit Rating Bureaus in Australia are:

• Equifax (previously known as Veda)
• Experian Australia Credit Services
• illion (formerly Dun & Bradstreet)

A secured loan is 'secured' against the asset you are borrowing for such as a car, or home. If you are unable to repay the loan, the lender can sell the asset to cover the costs of the loan. Most secured personal loans have a lower interest rate when compared to an unsecured personal loan because there is an asset attached.

An unsecured personal loan is a loan that does not require an asset as security. Your income and ability to repay the loan is still assessed, however you don't need an asset to secure the loan.

If you’re buying a car or motorbike under seven years old, a Great Southern Bank Secured Fixed Car Loan may be right for you.

For vehicles older than seven years, Unsecured Fixed Personal Loans are available.