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Bendigo Secured Student Personal Loan

Perfect for higher education students and apprentices looking to buy a new or used car, or refinance an existing one.

Personal loansBank updated 9 July 2026

At a glance

Fixed
9.54%9.70% comparison
Loan size
$2,000 to no maximum
Upfront fee
$0
Monthly fee
$0

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: 9.54%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 loans9.54%5.80%Plenti Personal Loan7.96%of 68 institutions52nd lowest of 68
Fixed personal loanRepayments stay the same for the term9.54%5.80%Plenti Personal Loan7.96%of 42 institutions33rd lowest of 42

Rates

The one rate Bendigo Bank publishes for this personal loan.

TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
FixedSecuredP&I7 yrs fixed-9.54%9.70%-

Fees

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

  1. When you take it outUp to $1002 fees, each listed below
  2. While you hold itNo feeMonthly Admin Fee
  3. When you close it or pay it off$20Early Repayment Fee

When you take it out2

  • Application Fee

    Incurred when you apply for a new loan. Not applicable to student loan.

    No fee
  • Document Preparation Fee

    The cost of preparing the loan documents (Secured Personal Loans only).

    $100

While you hold it1

  • Monthly Admin Fee

    This fee is charged to cover the regular administration and servicing required for your loan. Not applicable to Student loan.

    No fee

When particular things happen5

  • Bank Cheque Fee

    Is payable for each Bank Cheque drawn.

    $10
  • Default Fee
    $35
  • Duplicate Fee

    Is payable for each copy of any document you request.

    $16.50
  • Manual Redraw Fee

    Payable each time we agree to a redraw request you make otherwise than through Bendigo e-banking

    No fee
  • Online Redraw Fee

    Charged when completing a redraw online

    No fee

When you close it or pay it off1

  • Early Repayment Fee
    $20

Other fees1

  • Security Processing Fee

    Charged to lodge an interest against the security e.g. vehicle (Secured Personal Loans only). On Application

    Varies

Features

Redraw
  • Weekly, fortnightly or monthly repayments

Eligibility and limits

  • Minimum age 18
  • Residency: Australian Resident
  • Employment: Employed
  • Available to individuals
  • Amount from $2,000, no maximum

Published by Bendigo Bank under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 9 July 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.