Secured car loans
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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.
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Joshua Sale, GM, Research

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 Review, news.com.au and Money Magazine.
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