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What is a joint Personal Loan?

A joint personal loan is a type of loan where two applicants apply together.
Both people share responsibility for repayments and benefit from the
combined borrowing power of their incomes and credit histories.

Greater borrowing power

Combining your incomes may help you borrow more and reach your goals together.

Potential for better rates

We will base our quote on who has the best credit profile which can lead to more competitive rates.

Easier repayments

With two incomes contributing, repayments may be easier to manage and more achievable.

Reach goals together

From home renovations to travel, you can fund shared dreams.

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Eligibility criteria for a joint loan

A joint personal loan is a type of loan where two applicants apply together.
Both people share responsibility for repayments and benefit from the
combined borrowing power of their incomes and credit histories.

Both applicants must meet individual eligibility requirements
Proof of income for both borrowers
Stable employment and residence history

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.

Acceptable credit scores

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

Australian citizens or permanent residents

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

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Rates & Repayments

Greater borrowing power

Combining your incomes may help you borrow more and reach your goals together.

Potential for better rates

We will base our quote on who has the best credit profile which can lead to more competitive rates.

Easier Repayments

With two incomes contributing, repayments may be easier to manage and more achievable.

Reach goals together

From home renovations to travel, you can fund shared dreams.

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A flexible loan that can be used for a range of personal needs, secured against a vehicle to potentially access a lower estimated rate.

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See how much you could borrow together

Estimate your repayments and plan with confidence. Use our Repayment Calculator to see what your repayments could look like based on your borrowing amount and loan term.
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Yes. You can apply for a Joint Personal Loan with your partner. A joint application allows two people to share the responsibility for the loan, which can help increase your borrowing power and potentially improve your approval chances. When applying, both applicants’ income, credit history, and financial details are assessed to determine eligibility and loan terms. See what you and your co-borrower could qualify for — get your personalised quote in just a few minutes.
Yes. You don’t need to be married to apply for a joint personal loan if you are in a defacto relationship. Ready to start? Get your personalised joint loan quote today.
Having good credit can help you access lower interest rates, but both applicants don’t need perfect credit to apply. A stronger credit profile from one borrower may help balance the application. Check what rate you could get together, see your rate with no impact on credit score.
Both applicants are equally responsible for the loan. If one person can’t make repayments, the other co-borrower must continue making them. Late or missed payments can affect both borrowers’ credit scores. Want to plan your repayments together? Try our Loan Repayment Calculator before applying.

Yes, NOW Finance offers joint personal loans for couples living at the same address. Both applicants share equal responsibility for the loan and its repayments.

To apply, select “With my partner” when getting your rate. Both applicants will need to:

  • Meet our loan eligibility criteria,
  • Provide bank statements, and
  • If the application is approved, verify their identity before the loan is settled.

Applying jointly may help increase your borrowing power.

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