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Unsecured Personal Loan

A unsecured personal loan with no fees, competitive rates and loan amounts from $5,000 to $50,000 over terms of 18 months to 7 years. No security required.

Also sold at the same rates and fees as Pepper Money Personal Loans by NOW Finance.

Personal loansLender updated 20 May 2026

At a glance

Fixed
5.95%5.95% comparison
Loan size
$8,001 to $50,000
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: 5.95%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 loans5.95%5.80%Plenti Personal Loan7.96%of 68 institutions2nd lowest of 68
Fixed personal loanRepayments stay the same for the term5.95%5.80%Plenti Personal Loan7.96%of 42 institutions2nd lowest of 42

Rates

Every rate NOW Finance publishes for this personal loan, 4 in all.

TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
FixedMinimum annual percentage rate for this product. Fixed rate for the term of the loan. Interest calculated daily and charged monthly in arrears.P&I18 mo fixed-5.95%5.95%Excellent Credit
FixedMinimum annual percentage rate for this product. Fixed rate for the term of the loan. Interest calculated daily and charged monthly in arrears.P&I18 mo fixed-9.45%9.45%Very Good Credit
FixedMinimum annual percentage rate for this product. Fixed rate for the term of the loan. Interest calculated daily and charged monthly in arrears.P&I18 mo fixed-13.95%13.95%Good Credit
FixedMinimum annual percentage rate for this product. Fixed rate for the term of the loan. Interest calculated daily and charged monthly in arrears.P&I18 mo fixed-18.15%18.15%Average Credit

Fees

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

  1. When you take it outNo feeEstablishment fee
  2. While you hold itNo feeMonthly fee
  3. When you close it or pay it offNo feeEarly repayment fee

When you take it out1

  • Establishment fee
    No fee

While you hold it1

  • Monthly fee
    No fee

When you close it or pay it off1

  • Early repayment fee
    No fee

Features

Extra repaymentsDigital bankingFraud protection
  • Available for cars, motorcycles, motor homes, and reduced emissions vehicles
  • Available for both new and used vehicle purchases
  • Available for consolidation of existing debts
  • Available for home renovations and improvements
  • Available for green loans including EVs, PHEVs, solar panels, battery packs, heat pump hot water systems, double glazed windows, EV charging systems, and rainwater tanks
  • Available for caravans, boats and marine vessels
  • Available for holidays, weddings, education expenses, medical or funeral costs
  • Repayments can be made weekly or fortnightly as preferred
  • Unsecured loan - no collateral or asset security required

Eligibility and limits

  • Minimum age 18
  • Residency: Australian Resident
  • Employment: Full-time, Part-time, Casual, Self-employed
  • Available to individuals
  • Amount $8,001 to $50,000
  • Bank statements required. Acceptable proof of income: 90 days bank statements or most recent payslip (employed); Last notice of assessment, 90 days bank statements, potentially BAS (self-employed).
  • Minimum loan term of 18 months
  • Maximum loan term of 3 years

Published by NOW Finance under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 20 May 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.