Fixed Rate Car Loans

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Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 488228.
6.28%
Fixed
6.28%
$389.27
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Canstar Outstanding Value Award Winner - Personal Loans
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Used Cars with no vehicle age limit, Borrow between $5,000 - $100,000
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No early repayment, exit or monthly fees
24hr approval available
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 488228.
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 488228.
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Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 237391.
5.99%
Fixed
6.34%
$386.56
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Get a great rate, no penalties for early pay-out.
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No monthly fees.
24hr approval available
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 237391.
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 237391.
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Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 364340.
6.59%
up to 18%
Fixed
7.15%
up to 18.62%
$392.17
up to $507.87
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Over 25 years asset finance experience
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24hr approval available
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 364340.
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 364340.
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Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 531492.
6.74%
up to 17.19%
Fixed
8.87%
up to 19.38%
$393.58
up to $499.10
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Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 531492.
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 531492.
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Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 488228.
6.28%
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6.28%
$389.27
24hr approval available
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 488228.
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 488228.
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Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 237391.
5.99%
Fixed
6.34%
$386.56
24hr approval available
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 237391.
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 237391.
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Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 237391.
6.84%
Fixed
7.19%
$394.52
24hr approval available
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 237391.
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 237391.
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Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 238311.
7.99%
Fixed
8.27%
$405.43
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 238311.
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 238311.
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Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 232595.
12.99%
Fixed
13.54%
$454.96
24hr approval available
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 232595.
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 232595.

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About fixed rate car loans

When it comes to how the interest rate on a car loan is charged, you usually have two options — being on a fixed rate or a variable rate. Fixed rate car loans refer to car loans where the interest is calculated at a fixed rate, meaning it remains the same for the life of the loan and won’t be affected by economic conditions, such as interest rate rises.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fixed Rate Car Loans

While a fixed rate car loan refers to a loan with a fixed rate of interest for the lifetime of the loan, a variable rate car loan’s interest rate can fluctuate depending on market conditions — meaning the cost of repayments may increase or decrease throughout the payment term of your loan. For example, if your car loan’s interest is fixed your repayments won’t be affected by an increased cash rate, but on the flip side, if the cash rate drops and with it interest rates usually follow, you won’t benefit from this.

You are usually more restricted with a fixed rate car loan, as you’ll generally be unable to make extra repayments (typically via a redraw facility) or pay off your loan early. You may be charged a fee for doing so, as the lender would be missing out on an agreed amount of payable fixed interest.

Before deciding on which type of car loan best suits your needs, it’s often worth reading the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD) for any loan product you are considering.

There are few factors you should consider when comparing different fixed rate car loans:

  • Interest rates: This determines how much interest you will pay over the life of the loan and can vary between different lenders. You may be able to get a lower rate by securing an asset, such as the vehicle itself, to the car loan as collateral or if you have a high credit score. You can check your credit score for free with Canstar or via the Canstar app.
  • Comparison rates: A comparison rate represents a more accurate figure of the interest you will pay on a loan and factors in related fees and charges. It may not factor in government charges or situational fees like early repayment or missed payment fees.
  • Loan type: Whether the car loan is secured or unsecured can impact the fixed interest rate you are offered. Secured car loans are loans which have an asset secured against them (usually the car itself). If the borrower is unable to repay the loan, the lender will sell the asset to recoup the remaining loan amount. They usually have lower interest rates compared to unsecured car loans, which do not have assets secured against them. If you’re planning to buy a new or used car, this may also make a difference to the interest rate and loan type you are offered.
  • Features: Not all lenders will offer the same loan features, such as early repayment options, extended loan terms, minimum loan amounts or car insurance coverage. You may find that some of these features offer better value for your needs and financial situation.
  • Fees: The fees that a lender will charge can vary, both in their type and cost. Some fees that may be charged can include monthly administration fees, early termination fees and establishment fees. It can be important to compare the fees and associated comparison rates of each lender you are considering.

Information relating to these factors can often be found in a loan product’s PDS, TMD and other relevant documentation. It can be important to read these documents carefully, so that you’re aware of all the fees, charges, terms and conditions of a loan product before applying. It can also be worth checking to see if the car you’re planning to purchase is eligible (if you’re buying a used car) for the loan product, as some lenders will set maximum age limits for cars.

Pros

  • Having a fixed rate of interest may make budgeting easier throughout the loan term, as your repayments will remain relatively the same, depending on any fees.
  • Your interest rate won’t be affected by economic conditions such as cash and interest rate rises. This means your repayment amount won’t increase due to changes in interest rates.

Cons

  • Initial fixed interest rates may be higher than similar variable rates, due to their protection against future interest rate rises.
  • If interest rates were to fall, your repayments and interest rate would not benefit from this.
  • Fixed rate car loans usually have less features on offer as compared to variable rate loans which may offer redraw facilities and no fee early repayment options.
  • Once you’ve locked into your interest rate you will most likely be unable to renegotiate during the loan term, otherwise you may have to pay a fee to do so.

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Nick Whiting
Nick is a Content Producer at Canstar, providing assistance to Canstar's Editorial Finance Team in its mission to empower consumers to take control of their finances. He has written hundreds of articles for Canstar across all key finance topics. Coming from a screenwriting background, Nick completed a Bachelor of Film, Television and New Media Production from Queensland University of Technology. Nick has also completed RG 146 (Tier 1), making him compliant to provide general advice for general insurance products like car, home, travel and health insurance, as well as giving him knowledge of investment options such as shares, derivatives, futures, managed investments, currencies and commodities. Nick’s role at Canstar allows him to combine his love of the written word with his interest in finance, having learned the art of share trading from his late grandfather. Nick strives to deliver clear and straightforward content that helps the everyday consumer navigating the world of finance. Nick is also working on a TV series in his spare time. You can connect with Nick on LinkedIn.

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As Canstar’s Ratings Manager, Josh Sale is responsible for the methodology and delivery of Canstar’s Personal & Car Loans Star Ratings and Awards. With tertiary qualifications in economics and finance, Josh has worked behind the scenes for the last five years to develop Star Ratings and Awards that help connect consumers with the right product for them.

Josh is passionate about helping consumers get hands-on with their finances. Josh has been interviewed by media outlets such as the Australian Financial Reviewnews.com.au and Money Magazine.

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From 5 October 2021, TMDs are compulsory for most financial products.

Issuers and distributors of financial products must take reasonable steps that are likely to result in financial products reaching consumers in the target market defined by the product issuer.

We recommend that you consider the TMD before making a purchase decision. Contact the product issuer directly for a copy of the TMD.

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