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Personal Loan

Saw it, wanted it, got it - we’ll help you get there with a Defence Bank personal loan.

Personal loansBank updated 21 Apr 2026

At a glance

Variable
9.09%10.06% comparison
Monthly fee
$10

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: 9.09%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 loans9.09%5.80%Plenti Personal Loan7.96%of 68 institutions47th lowest of 68
Variable personal loanMoves with the lender's rates9.09%6.29%Bank of us' RESIDENTIALLY SECURED PERSONAL LOAN8.02%of 45 institutions28th lowest of 45

Rates

The one rate Defence Bank Limited publishes for this personal loan.

TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
VariableChoose a loan term from one to seven yearsP&I--9.09%10.06%-

Fees

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

While you hold it1

  • Personal Loan Service Fee

    This fee is charged on the last day of each month during the loan term.

    $10 a month

When particular things happen5

  • Arrears reminder notice fee (per letter)

    Payable each time we send you a reminder notice relating to arrears on a loan

    $20
  • Default notice (enforcement notice)

    Payable each time we send you a reminder notice relating to a default on a loan

    $20
  • Loan Variation Fee

    Payable when the loan conditions are varied at the request of the loan holder

    $50
  • Processing Fee (Security)

    Payable on registration of loan security

    $50
  • Registration Fee (Security)

    Payable on registration of loan security

    $6

Features

RedrawDigital bankingUnlimited transactions
  • Quick approval process.
  • Choice of 1-7 years.
  • Repayments Weekly, fortnightly, monthly.
  • No exit fee.
  • No early repayment fee.

Eligibility and limits

  • Residency: Australian residents only.
  • Available to individuals
  • 18
  • Individuals must have capacity.
  • Motor Vehicle/Motor Cycle.
  • New/Used.

Published by Defence Bank under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 21 Apr 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.