Secured car loans

Looking for a secured car loan? The table below shows secured car loans from our Online Partners, based on a loan amount of $40,000 for a new car.

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Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 488228.
6.28%
Fixed
6.28%
$778.53
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Canstar Outstanding Value Award Winner - Personal Loans
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New Cars, 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%
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6.34%
$773.13
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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.
5.67%
up to 20%
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6.22%
up to 20.63%
$767.19
up to $1059.76
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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 395219.
5.99%
Variable
7.12%
$773.13
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Available for purchase of new/demo vehicles
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Additional repayments and Redraw facility
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Borrow from $5k to $150k, up to 7 yr loan term
24hr approval available
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 395219.
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 395219.
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Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 488228.
6.28%
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6.28%
$778.53
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 244533.
5.79%
Variable
6.32%
$769.41
24hr approval available
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 244533.
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 244533.
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Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 237391.
5.99%
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6.34%
$773.13
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 395219.
5.99%
Variable
7.12%
$773.13
24hr approval available
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 395219.
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 395219.
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Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 238311.
7.99%
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8.27%
$810.86
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 238311.
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 238311.

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What is a secured car loan?

A secured car loan is one in which one of your assets or the car you’re buying acts as collateral or ‘security’ against the money you’ve borrowed. This means that, if you’re unable to make your required repayments on the loan, your lender will have the right to repossess your asset or vehicle in order to recoup any money that may still be owed.

How do secured car loans work?

Secured car loans work in much the same way as any other kind of loan, in that you will apply to your lender of choice, who will then assess your financial position and ability to repay the loan, and potentially grant you approval. After this, you will pay off the balance of the loan in agreed instalments, typically monthly, along with any interest that’s owing, until the debt is repaid or you refinance the loan.

Generally speaking, secured car loans can only be used to purchase new or almost new cars—a lender might not accept an older second-hand car as security against the loan. If you wish to buy an older car using a loan, you may need to consider another option, such as an unsecured car loan.

How much can you borrow with a secured car loan?

A secured car loan may allow you to borrow anywhere up to $100,000 or more. By contrast, with an unsecured loan used to purchase a car, you may only be able to borrow up to $50,000. This is usually the case as banks and other lenders may view secured loans as less of a risk than unsecured ones.

Where can you find the best secured car loan?

The question of where you can find the ‘best’ secured car loan is subjective, and the answer will come down to your own needs and financial circumstances. That said, when it comes to comparing car loans, you may want to consider:

  • The fees and charges: Some car loans can come with establishment and ongoing fees, so it’s important to read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) of any loan product you’re considering, or ask the lender directly about what fees are charged.
  • The interest rate: The interest rate of a car loan refers to the amount of interest you will be charged on the balance of the loan, and therefore gives an idea of how much you will repay each month.
  • The comparison rate: This figure combines a loan’s interest, fees and charges to give a clearer picture of how much it may actually cost—sometimes what appears to be the cheapest option may not actually be the most affordable.
  • Whether the interest rate is fixed or variable: A fixed interest rate will remain the same for the term of the loan, giving you certainty in your repayments, while variable rates can go up and down depending on market forces and your lender’s decisions.
  • The term of the loan: This is the amount of time you have to repay the balance of the loan. Personal loans typically have terms of one to seven years, but this will depend on the individual lender.

Canstar also researches and rates over 50 different providers as part of our Personal and Car Loan Awards. Providers that offer outstanding value to consumers are awarded a 5-Star rating. It may be worth reviewing these providers when making your decision.

Frequently Asked Questions about Secured Car Loans

Pros

  • Lower interest rates than unsecured loans
  • A wide variety of lenders who may offer them
  • The ability to borrow a larger sum than you would with an unsecured loan

Cons

  • Secured car loans may restrict you in terms of the vehicle you can purchase
  • Depending on the interest rate and the term of the loan, you may end up paying a large amount in interest on top of the amount you borrow
  • Cars are a depreciating asset, meaning that if you purchase a new one with a loan, it will go down in value while you’re paying off the balance

A secured car loan is a loan that exists specifically for the purpose of buying a new or almost-new vehicle, whereas an unsecured car loan is actually just another name for a personal loan that you might use to purchase a car.

The key difference is that when you take out a secured car loan, the car itself or another asset acts as collateral. Unsecured personal loans do not have collateral, meaning that if you take one out and are unable to make your required repayments, your lender may take you to court to recover the debt.

Generally speaking, secured car loans will have lower interest rates than unsecured ones. This is because banks and lenders tend to view them as being less risky, due to the security of the asset (in this case, a car) that they can repossess to recoup their money if you cannot make your repayments.

The documents you’ll generally need during the application process are:

  • Photo ID, such as a driver’s licence or passport
  • Proof of income, usually in the form of payslips from your employer
  • Information on other debts you may already have (i.e. credit cards, home loans, other personal loans etc.) and your regular household expenses.

You may also need to supply information about the new car you’re looking at buying.

This will ultimately depend on your chosen lender, but it may be between one to three business days.

Generally speaking, you can refinance your secured car loan with a different provider. Many borrowers do so to take advantage of lower interest rates, better terms or more favourable features.

The process of refinancing involves obtaining a new loan from a different provider to pay off your existing one. There may be refinancing fees and charges to pay, so make sure these don’t erode any savings you make or benefits you obtain through refinancing.

If you can’t repay your secured car loan, your lender typically has the right to repossess your vehicle or asset to recover the outstanding balance.

If you’re finding it hard to make repayments or are facing financial difficulties, it’s important to communicate this to your lender. They may offer solutions and guidance to help you avoid repossession.

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Alasdair Duncan, Content Editor

Alasdair Duncan
Alasdair Duncan is Canstar's Content Editor, specialising in home loans, property and lifestyle topics. He has written more than 500 articles for Canstar and his work is widely referenced by other publishers and media outlets, including Yahoo FinanceThe New DailyThe Motley Fool and Sky News. He has featured as a guest author for property website homely.com.au. In his more than 15 years working in the media, Alasdair has written for a broad range of publications. Before joining Canstar, he was a News Editor at Pedestrian.TV, part of Australia’s leading youth media group. His work has also appeared on ABC News, Junkee, Rolling Stone, Kotaku, the Sydney Star Observer and The Brag. He has a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Journalism from the University of Queensland, and has completed a RG146 compliance training course. When he is not writing about finance for Canstar, Alasdair can probably be found at the beach with his two dogs or listening to podcasts about pop music. You can follow Alasdair on LinkedIn.

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Joshua Sale

As Canstar’s Group Manager, Research, Ratings & Product Data, 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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