How do personal loans work?
After your personal loan application has been approved, you’ll usually receive the money as one lump sum. You’ll need to pay this money back, plus interest, in weekly, fortnightly or monthly repayments. The main steps to get a personal loan are:
1. Application:
when you apply for a personal loan, you’ll need to show proof of income, bank statements and personal identification.
2. Assessment:
we will look at your personal finances to work out if you can afford the loan.
3. Credit check:
As responsible lender , we perform credit checks whenever someone applies for a loan. These checks help us work out if you’re a responsible borrower. They may also help determine your personalised interest rate.
4. Contract:
once your application has been approved, you’ll be asked to sign a personal loan contract. This confirms the length of your loan, the type of loan, and that you understand the fees involved.
5. Repayment:
some personal loans will let you choose weekly, fortnightly or monthly repayments, to better suit your budget.