Car Loan

A Car Loan is a product where the loan for the vehicle is secured by the vehicle itself. The financier will retain ownership of the car until the final payment is made.

• What is it?
• Why a Car Loan?
• Who does it suit?
• The Tax Man
• More information

What is it?

Under a Car Loan the financier advances funds to the customer to purchase a car.

The customer takes ownership of the vehicle at the time of purchase, and the financier takes an interest in the vehicle as security for the loan.

Once the contract is completed, the financier lifts their interest in the vehicle, giving the customer clear title.

Why a Car Loan?

• Flexible contract terms ranging from 12 to 84 months
• A balloon value can be applied to the contract enabling the monthly repayments to be tailored to a budget
• Choice of fixed or variable interest rates
• Deposit (either cash or trade-in) may be used
• A tax deduction is available when the vehicle is used for business purposes
• The loan is secured against the vehicle, allowing lower interest rates

Who does it suit?

A Car Loan is suitable for individuals who wish to purchase a late model car and do not have significant business use of their vehicle or the option of novated leasing (salary packaging).

Tax implications of a Car Loan

As a Car Loan is a personal finance product, only normal tax deductions for depreciation and running costs can be claimed (on a pro-rata basis according to the percentage of business use).

Want to know more?

If you have any questions or would like to know more about a Car Loan, please send us an online enquiry and we will contact you soon.

Alternatively you can use the Online Calculator to get an idea of what you can afford.