NOW Finance

How it Works

How it works

How our loan process works

Getting a loan with NOW Finance is straightforward, and you’ll always know what’s happening at every stage.
No hidden fees, no confusing steps, just a clear path from quote to funds in your account.

step one

Get your rate

It takes 2 minutes to get your personalised quote without impacting your credit score.

We’ll show you exactly what your repayments could look like, so you can make an informed decision before applying.

Won’t impact your credit score

Get a rate in 2 minutes

step two

Apply online

Once you’ve seen your rate, choose your loan term and complete your application online.

You can upload your documents directly and, with just a few details handy like your income and expenses, you’ll be done in minutes.

Fast and easy completion on your phone

You’ll need about 5–10 minutes

step three

Money in your account

Access your funds within 24–48 business hours of being approved and signing your contract.

A dedicated Loan Advisor will also be assigned to your application to guide you through the process and answer any questions along the way.

One of Australia’s most awarded
non-bank personal lenders

When it comes to recognition, we don’t just say we’ve won awards — we’ve been recognised for
putting customers first with fairer, simpler way to borrow.

 

Application Process

What is responsible lending?

NOW Finance offers unsecured loans, where you can borrow from $5,000 to $50,000, and secured personal loans, where you can borrow from $15,000 to $100,000. A secured loan means you provide an asset as security on the loan.

A personal loan is a loan you can use for just about anything. You can use it to pay for home extensions, debt consolidation or even a holiday. You can get small personal loans or big ones (up to $100,000). You have to repay the loan with interest over a fixed term. NOW Finance offers fixed terms from 18 months to 7 years. For more information, read about how it works.

NOW Finance will not charge fees if you pay off your personal loan early. You may even save money on interest, depending on the terms of your credit contract.

NOW Finance will not charge fees if you pay off your personal loan early. You may even save money on interest, depending on the terms of your credit contract.

NOW Finance will not charge fees if you pay off your personal loan early. You may even save money on interest, depending on the terms of your credit contract.

Loan eligibility checker

Who can apply for a loan?

You can check if you’re eligible using our Eligibility Checker.

To be eligible for a loan with us, you’ll need to meet the following criteria:

You’re an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

Unfortunately, we can’t accept applications from temporary visa holders.

Your employment is your primary source of income and you’re not on probation.

If you’re self-employed, you’ll need at least 2 years of business activity.
If you’re in a casual role, you’ll need to have been working for at least 3 months.

You haven’t had a bankruptcy or unpaid defaults.

Having a clean credit history helps us assess your application faster and gives you a better chance of approval.

You have a valid form of ID

A current ID — either an Australian Passport or a valid Australian Driver’s Licence — allows us to confirm your identity securely and keep your application safe.

You’re at least 18 years old.

Applicants must be 18 or older to meet responsible lending requirements and qualify for a loan.

Personal Loans, explained

How much can I borrow with a personal loan?

NOW Finance offers unsecured loans, where you can borrow from $5,000 to $50,000, and secured personal loans, where you can borrow from $15,000 to $100,000. A secured loan means you provide an asset as security on the loan.

A personal loan is a loan you can use for just about anything. You can use it to pay for home extensions, debt consolidation or even a holiday. You can get small personal loans or big ones (up to $100,000). You have to repay the loan with interest over a fixed term. NOW Finance offers fixed terms from 18 months to 7 years. For more information, read about how it works.

NOW Finance will not charge fees if you pay off your personal loan early. You may even save money on interest, depending on the terms of your credit contract.

Personal Loans, explained

How much can I borrow with a personal loan?

NOW Finance offers unsecured loans, where you can borrow from $5,000 to $50,000, and secured personal loans, where you can borrow from $15,000 to $100,000. A secured loan means you provide an asset as security on the loan.

A personal loan is a loan you can use for just about anything. You can use it to pay for home extensions, debt consolidation or even a holiday. You can get small personal loans or big ones (up to $100,000). You have to repay the loan with interest over a fixed term. NOW Finance offers fixed terms from 18 months to 7 years. For more information, read about how it works.

NOW Finance will not charge fees if you pay off your personal loan early. You may even save money on interest, depending on the terms of your credit contract.

NOW Finance offers unsecured loans, where you can borrow from $5,000 to $50,000, and secured personal loans, where you can borrow from $15,000 to $100,000. A secured loan means you provide an asset as security on the loan.

A personal loan is a loan you can use for just about anything. You can use it to pay for home extensions, debt consolidation or even a holiday. You can get small personal loans or big ones (up to $100,000). You have to repay the loan with interest over a fixed term. NOW Finance offers fixed terms from 18 months to 7 years. For more information, read about how it works.

NOW Finance will not charge fees if you pay off your personal loan early. You may even save money on interest, depending on the terms of your credit contract.

NOW Finance Loans, explained
NOW Finance Loans, explained

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Important Information
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:

All applications for finance are subject to NOW Finance’s lending and approval criteria. No fees apply only to new NOW Finance Secured Personal Loans and new NOW Finance Unsecured Personal Loans. An establishment fee of up to $595 applies to NOW Finance Car Loans. If you do not comply with the terms of your loan, we may pass on to you any third-party enforcement or recovery costs incurred by us.

ABOUT COMPARISON RATES:

Comparison Rates are designed to help you understand the overall cost of a personal loan by taking into account the interest rate, fees and charges, the loan amount, and the loan term. All comparison rates shown are based on a loan of $30,000 over 5 years for the respective product type referenced.

NOW FINANCE PERSONAL LOANS:
  • Loan terms: 18 months to 7 years
  • Loan amount: $5,000 – $50,000 (Unsecured); $15,000 – $100,000 (Secured)
  • Interest rates: 5.95% p.a. – 26.95% p.a. (Unsecured); 5.95% p.a. – 21.65% p.a. (Secured)
  • Comparison rates: 5.95% p.a. – 26.95% p.a. (Unsecured); 5.95% p.a. – 21.65% p.a. (Secured)
NOW FINANCE CAR LOANS:
  • Loan terms: 18 months to 7 years
  • Loan amount: $3,000 to $150,000
  • Interest rates: 7.59% p.a. – 15.39% p.a.
  • Comparison rates: 8.43% p.a. – 16.29% p.a.
ABOUT PERSONALISED QUOTES:

Your personalised quote will provide you with an estimate of your interest rate and repayments. The final rate offered, if one is offered, may differ once you have completed a loan application and told us about your personal financial circumstances and credit history.

WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate.

Representative example: A borrower with excellent credit taking out a $30,000 NOW Finance Unsecured Personal Loan over 5 years at an interest rate of 5.95% p.a. (5.95% p.a. comparison rate), would pay an estimated total of $34,703.50 using the fortnightly payment option. Rates on offer are subject to change without notice.