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Freedom Loan Unsecured

Whether you're funding a new project around the house or need to cover an unexpected expense, an unsecured personal loan could be the right fit for you.

Personal loansBank updated 23 Sept 2026

At a glance

Variable
9.55%9.84% comparison
Loan size
$4,000 to $100,000
Upfront fee
$200

How it compares

This personal loan in ink, against the best that every other institution publishes for anyone to apply for. Each figure is counted the same way for all of them.

This personal loan: 9.55%Every other institution's lowest, 67 in all

Lowest advertised rate, fixed or variable, leaving out car loans. One dot per institution, at its lowest personal loan rate anyone can apply for; hover or tap a dot for its name.

RateThis personal loanBest anywhereTypical institutionWhere it sits
Personal loanLowest advertised rate, fixed or variable, leaving out car loans9.55%5.80%Plenti Personal Loan7.96%of 68 institutions53rd lowest of 68
Variable personal loanMoves with the lender's rates9.55%6.29%Bank of us' RESIDENTIALLY SECURED PERSONAL LOAN8.02%of 45 institutions31st lowest of 45

Rates

The one rate bcu publishes for this personal loan.

TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
VariableP&I--9.55%9.84%Rate available to existing customers.; Rate available for new accounts.; Rate available to new customers.

Fees

8 fees published, grouped by when they're charged.

When you take it out1

  • Loan Establishment Fee

    One off establishment fee.

    $200

If a payment is late or fails3

  • Collection Agent Administration Fee

    Payable when you are in arrears for more than 90 days and we choose to engage an external collection agent.

    $100 90 days after it's due
  • Late Payment Notification Fee

    When payment to a personal loan becomes overdue by 11 and 30 days.

    $5 11 days after it's due
  • Management Administration Fee

    When payment to a personal loan becomes overdue by more than 90 days.

    $50 90 days after it's due

When particular things happen3

  • Notice of Demand Fee

    When payment to a personal loan becomes overdue by 46 days.

    $75
  • Statement Retrieval > 12 Mths
    $2.50
  • Statement Retrieval Fee

    Fee applies for statements over 12 months old. Payable on request to issue a copy of a previously issued statement.

    $2.50

Other fees1

  • Default Interest Rate

    A default rate may be charged on any overdue amount if you fail to pay the amount due under the loan contract by its due date. The default rate is 2% per annum above the Annual Percentage Rate applyi…

    Varies

Features

RedrawExtra repaymentsInstant paymentsDigital banking

Eligibility and limits

  • Minimum age 18
  • Residency: Personal Lending is not available for non-residents.
  • Available to individuals
  • Amount $4,000 to $100,000
  • Credit eligibilty criteria, terms and conditions, fees and charges apply.
  • You must be or become a BCU Bank member

Published by BCU Bank under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 23 Sept 2026. Figures are shown as the institution publishes them and can change without notice; confirm on their site before applying. The Finance Algorithm earns nothing from any product listed here.