why now finance
Clear pricing, no hidden surprises and total transparency.
At NOW Finance, we’re driven by a simple principle: only charge fees when it’s fair to do so. We’re upfront about everything, even when fees apply.
Fees vs No Fees: Our approach to fair lending.
Personal Loans
Our Personal Loans come with absolutely no fees.
No establishment fees, no monthly fees, no early repayment fees, ever.
You only pay interest on what you borrow.
Car Loans
Our Car Loans are secured by your vehicle, and include a standard establishment fee to cover the setup and registration costs. Beyond that, you won’t pay any monthly or early repayment fees, just transparent, upfront costs and your agreed interest rate.
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.
Personal Loans
Personal Loans: no fees and none of the bank
With NOW Finance, you’ll never pay establishment, monthly, or early repayment fees on any of our Personal Loans, just your agreed interest rate.
No fees, ever
Weekly or fortnightly repayment options
Fixed rates, no surprises
Simple, fast and fully online
Car Loans
Car Loans: great rates and none of the bank
We apply only standard establishment fee where necessary, with clear, upfront pricing and no hidden costs. Because fairness means transparency.
No ongoing fees
Weekly, fortnightly or monthly repayment options
Clear, upfront costs, never hidden
Simple, fast and fully online
It’s easy to get a loan with NOW
It’s quick, secure, and paper-free — from your quote to your cash.
1. Check your rate
It takes 2 minutes to get your personalised quote
without impacting your credit score.
2. Apply online
Complete your online application and get a
response in 2 minutes.
3. Get funds
Access your funds within 24-48 hours of
being
approved.
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.
What is a personal 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.
What happens when you pay off a personal loan early?
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.
What is a personal 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.
What happens when you pay off a personal loan early?
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.
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.
What is a personal 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.
What happens when you pay off a personal loan early?
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.
Getting a loan with NOW Finance is simple, fast, and completely online—whether you’re looking for a personal loan or a car loan. Here’s how it works:
1- Get your personalised rate — Check your rate in under 2 minutes with no impact on your credit score.
2- Apply online — Complete your application and provide a few details about your loan.
3- Receive funds fast — Once approved and your ID is verified, your funds can be in your account in as little as 24 hours.
All with no ongoing fees, no surprises, and none of the bank.
The Comparison Rate is designed to help you understand the overall cost of a loan by taking into account the interest rate, fees and charges, the loan amount, and the loan term. Comparison rates for NOW Finance loans are based on a loan of $30,000 over 5 years. Since NOW Finance charges no fees on Personal Loans, the comparison rate is the same as our interest rate, making it easier to compare our Personal Loan with other lenders.
Yes, you may be able to refinance your NOW Finance Personal Loan to better suit your current financial situation. Refinancing means replacing your existing loan with a new one, which may offer lower interest rates, different repayment terms and access additional funds.
You might consider refinancing if your credit score has improved, your income has increased, or market rates have dropped.
Please note that refinancing involves a new credit assessment and credit check, and eligibility depends on your existing loan balance and our lending criteria. There is a minimum additional lend of $3,000 required to refinance an existing loan. Make sure to review your personal circumstances and the loan terms to ensure refinancing is suitable for you.
Getting a loan with NOW Finance is simple, fast, and completely online—whether you’re looking for a personal loan or a car loan. Here’s how it works:
1- Get your personalised rate — Check your rate in under 2 minutes with no impact on your credit score.
2- Apply online — Complete your application and provide a few details about your loan.
3- Receive funds fast — Once approved and your ID is verified, your funds can be in your account in as little as 24 hours.
All with no ongoing fees, no surprises, and none of the bank.
The Comparison Rate is designed to help you understand the overall cost of a loan by taking into account the interest rate, fees and charges, the loan amount, and the loan term. Comparison rates for NOW Finance loans are based on a loan of $30,000 over 5 years. Since NOW Finance charges no fees on Personal Loans, the comparison rate is the same as our interest rate, making it easier to compare our Personal Loan with other lenders.
Yes, you may be able to refinance your NOW Finance Personal Loan to better suit your current financial situation. Refinancing means replacing your existing loan with a new one, which may offer lower interest rates, different repayment terms and access additional funds.
You might consider refinancing if your credit score has improved, your income has increased, or market rates have dropped.
Please note that refinancing involves a new credit assessment and credit check, and eligibility depends on your existing loan balance and our lending criteria. There is a minimum additional lend of $3,000 required to refinance an existing loan. Make sure to review your personal circumstances and the loan terms to ensure refinancing is suitable for you.
To be eligible for a NOW Finance loan, you must:
– Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident (temporary visa holders aren’t eligible).
– Have steady employment as your main income source and not be on probation.
– Self-employed? You’ll need 2 years of business activity.
– Casual role? At least 3 months of employment.
– Have no bankruptcies or unpaid defaults.
– Provide a valid Australian Passport or Driver’s Licence for ID verification.
– Be 18 years or older.
You can check your eligibility for a personal or car loan in minutes using our Eligibility Calculator. It’s fast, free, and won’t affect your credit score.
Almost . All NOW Finance Personal Loans, whether secured or unsecured, come with no fees ever. That means no establishment, monthly, or early repayment fees — just transparent loans with a fixed interest rate.
Our Car Loans include a $595 establishment fee to cover vehicle setup and registration costs. Beyond that, there are no additional fees or extra charges.
With NOW Finance, every loan is designed to be clear, fair, and none of the bank.
Our Car Loans are secured by your vehicle, which means there are additional setup and registration requirements. The $595 establishment fee covers the cost of securing and registering your car as part of the loan.
Our Personal Loans — whether secured or unsecured — have no fees ever. That means no establishment, monthly, or early repayment fees.
With NOW Finance, you always know exactly what you’ll pay — no hidden fees, no surprises, none of the bank.
No. Getting a quote for a Car Loan or Personal Loan with NOW Finance won’t affect your credit score.
When you request a quote, we perform a soft credit enquiry (known as an Access Seeker check) to check your eligiblity and provide you with a personalised quote. This won’t impact your credit score.
If you decide to proceed with a full loan application, we will do a full credit check (known as a hard enquiry). This may appear on your credit file (as is standard with all lenders) and could impact your credit score.
You can get a personalised quote in just 2 minutes, without impacting your credit score.
Once you submit your full application, our initial assessment usually takes around 2 minutes. One your application is approved and your identity has been verified, funds can be transferred to your account in as little as 24 hours. Once you submit an application, you’ll receive a personalised quote in just 2 minutes without affecting your credit score. If you decide to proceed, most applications are assessed within 1-2 business days, and if everything’s in order, your funds can be transferred to your account in as little as 24 hours.
Yes. But only one. NOW Finance Car Loans have an upfront $595 establishment fee but that’s it, there are no other fees.
That means:
– No monthly fees
– No extra repayment fees
– No exit fees
This simple and transparent approach means you can make extra repayments anytime with no fees or penalties. This helps you pay off your loan faster and save on interest, giving you more flexibility and control over your finances.
No. NOW Finance Personal Loans have no fees — ever.
That means:
– No establishment fee
– No monthly fees
– No extra repayment fees
– No exit fees
You’ll only ever pay interest on the amount you borrow.
Please note that our Car Loans include a once off establishment fee. Like our Personal Loans, there are no monthly fees, extra repayment or exit fees.
NOW Finance offers flexible loan terms ranging from 18 months (1.5 years) to 7 years (84 months). You can choose a term that suits your budget and goals.
There are no fees for extra repayments or early payout, so you can pay off your loan faster and save on interest if you choose.
You can use the NOW Finance Repayment Calculator to explore different term lengths and find the best option for your budget and goals.
With NOW Finance, the amount you can borrow depends on the type of loan you choose:
Unsecured Personal Loan: $5,000 – $50,000 (no fees)
Secured Personal Loan: $15,000 – $100,000 (no fees)
Car Loan: $15,000 – $150,000
All applications are subject to NOW Finance’s lending and approval criteria. The amount we will be able to lend will depend on your specific circumstances and will be assessed based on your individual circumstances.
The documents required may vary depending on your financial situation, but you’ll generally need to provide:
– A current ID, either an Australian Passport or a valid Australian Driver’s Licence
– Recent bank statements showing your income, expenses, and savings
– Payslips or proof of income
– Employment details, including at least 12 months of history where applicable
Having these documents ready helps speed up your loan assessment and ensures a smoother application process.
No, NOW Finance does not offer business or commercial loans. Our loans are designed exclusively for personal use.
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.
To be eligible for a NOW Finance loan, you must:
– Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident (temporary visa holders aren’t eligible).
– Have steady employment as your main income source and not be on probation.
– Self-employed? You’ll need 2 years of business activity.
– Casual role? At least 3 months of employment.
– Have no bankruptcies or unpaid defaults.
– Provide a valid Australian Passport or Driver’s Licence for ID verification.
– Be 18 years or older.
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.
How do you assess my ability to repay a 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.
What happens if I can't repay my loan?
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.
What happens if I can't repay my loan?
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.
What happens if I can't repay my loan?
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.
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Important Information
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.
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.
- 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)
- 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.
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.


