Credit union car loans

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Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 246780.
9.74%
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10.10%
$422.39
24hr approval available
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12.99%
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13.36%
$454.96
24hr approval available
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 239933.
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 239933.

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Great Southern Bank Green Car Loan - Exceptional Credit
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5.79%
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5.93%
$384.71
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People's Choice Green Car Loan
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People's Choice Green Car Loan
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5.69%
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6.04%
$383.78
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Police Credit Union Better Fixed Car Loan
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Police Credit Union Better Fixed Car Loan
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5.99%
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6.40%
$386.56
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Great Southern Bank Secured Fixed Car Loan - Exceptional Credit
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Great Southern Bank Secured Fixed Car Loan - Exceptional Credit
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6.29%
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6.43%
$389.36
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People's Choice Discounted Personal Loan (Car Loan)
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6.49%
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6.84%
$391.23
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Police Credit Union Low Rate Car Loan (Special Offer)
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Police Credit Union Low Rate Car Loan (Special Offer)
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6.48%
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6.89%
$391.14
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Illawarra Credit Union Secured Fixed Personal Loan (used)
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6.99%
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7.27%
$395.93
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Community First Bank Car Loan - Variable
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Community First Bank Car Loan - Variable
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6.29%
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7.35%
$389.36
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About credit union car loans

Credit unions are an alternative to bigger banks and lenders – typically smaller and run by members, they offer a variety of services, and it’s even possible to take out a credit union car loan. Here are some pros and cons to consider, and some things to know if you’re considering a smaller lender to finance your next car purchase.

What is a credit union car loan?

A credit union car loan is an amount of money that you can borrow to finance the purchase of a new or used vehicle. Car loans from credit unions function in much the same way as car loans from larger lenders, in that you will take out a loan that is either secured or unsecured, and will then pay off the balance of the loan in instalments, along with interest.

How is a credit union different from a bank?

Credit unions are an alternative to bigger banks and lenders, and the key thing that distinguishes them is that they are customer owned. This means that, in order to take out a loan with them, you must become a member, which also means becoming a part-owner.

Credit unions are bound by the same rules and regulations as banks, and function in the same way. They can offer the same kinds of services as larger banks and lenders, including savings accounts, personal and car loans, credit cards and term deposits.

One key difference is that, where banks use their profits to pay dividends to shareholders, credit unions typically use them to provide benefits to members.

You can use the table at the top of this page to compare car loans offered by credit unions who are Canstar Online Partners. You can also change the filters to suit your requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions about Credit Union Car Loans

Some possible advantages of a credit union car loan include:

  • Lower or even potentially no fees, due to the fact that credit unions operate to benefit members
  • Potentially more competitive interest rates than larger lenders, for the same reason
  • The potential for more attentive and personalised customer service than with a bigger lender
  • The knowledge that you are doing business with a member-owned institution rather than a big ban

Some possible disadvantages of a credit union car loan include:

  • A smaller range of loan products to choose from, due to the lender’s relatively small size
  • Fewer or even no physical branches if you need to do business with your lender in person
  • Potentially fewer online services than might be available with a larger lender
  • The fact that membership is required before you can do business with a credit union

When it comes to car loans, one of the key things to keep in mind is whether the loan is secured or unsecured. This can have a big impact on things ranging from the interest rate you pay, to what could happen if you are unable to make your required repayments.

Secured car loans

When you take out a secured car loan, the vehicle itself will act as security (or collateral) against the loan. This means that if you are unable to make your required repayments, your lender will have the right to repossess your car in order to make up the money they are owed.

Because your loan is secured by the vehicle itself, there is less risk to the lender. This means they may be willing to offer you a lower interest rate, and will potentially be able to offer you a larger loan size or even a longer loan term.

Unsecured car loans

With an unsecured loan, you will not need to put anything up as collateral – this means you will be personally responsible for paying off your debt, and if you are unable to make your repayments, your lender may take you to court to recover their funds.

Because there is no collateral involved, lenders generally view unsecured loans as more risky, and for you, this could mean that they may be willing to offer you a lower interest rate, and potentially a smaller loan size or shorter loan term.

When you’re comparing credit union car loans, some important considerations to keep in mind include:

Whether the loan is secured or unsecured

The interest rate on a secured loan may be lower than the interest charged on an unsecured one. It may be the case that, if you are purchasing a new car or a relatively new used car, your lender might be happy for you to use it as security against the loan, but if you are purchasing an older used car, then it may possibly be the case that you will need to take out an unsecured loan instead.

Whether the interest repayments are fixed or variable

A fixed interest rate will remain the same for the whole term or the loan, whereas a variable rate can fluctuate up or down, depending on market forces and your lender’s decisions. A fixed rate can offer you a sense of security, in that you will know what your payments will be from month to month, and be able to budget accordingly. While variable rates are vulnerable to rising, though, these kinds of loans can come with added features that you may find useful, such as the ability to make additional repayments on your loan.

The loan term

The ‘term’ of a loan refers to the amount of time you’ll have to pay it off. When comparing credit union car loans, it is worth keeping in mind that, even if the repayments on a longer loan term might seem lower, the additional interest charges you’ll pay could cancel out any saving you’ll make.

The fees and charges attached

When comparing car loans, you will need to factor in fees and charges to determine exactly how much you’ll be paying. Some lenders will charge upfront fees to set up an account, and some may charge ongoing administration fees, so it’s important to find out how much you’ll be charged. Some credit unions may also charge you a fee for joining up.

That said, one feature that credit unions typically advertise is lower fees than larger lenders, due to the fact that they are run to benefit members.

If you want to know more about fees, you can check the loan’s terms and conditions, and Target Market Determination (TMD), or ask the lender directly for more information.

Whether you can make additional repayments

As mentioned, some variable rate loans come with the ability to make additional repayments. This means that you could bring down the balance of your car loan and potentially be charged less interest, and even pay off your loan more quickly. When it comes to variable rate loans, one trade-off for this kind of convenience, though, is that you could end up paying more in interest, if your lender decides to raise their rates.

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