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Bendigo Bank

Bendigo Bank Unsecured Personal Loan

UnsecuredFixed rate

A personal loan for a number of purposes not requiring security to be offered

Written byDavid Boyd
Interest rate a year, from
14.54%
Comparison rate, from
16.64%
Establishment fee
$150
Monthly fee
$5
Borrow
From $2,000

Monthly repayment

$20,000 over 3 years

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What it would cost

At the lowest published rate of 14.54%, including the monthly fee. The rate you are offered depends on your circumstances, and the establishment fee is not included.

Monthly repayment
$694
Total repayments
$24,977
Interest and monthly fees
$4,977

Loan details

Rates

Interest rate (a year)
14.54%
Comparison rate (a year)
16.64%
Rate type
Fixed
Security
Unsecured

Limits and fees

Loan amount
From $2,000
Loan term
Up to 7 years
Establishment fee
$150
Monthly fee
$5

How it compares

Against the other unsecured personal loans we compare. Typical means the middle half of them.

Comparison rate

16.64%

From 16.64%. A typical loan starts at 10.56%.

Cost of $20,000 over 5 years

$8,709

Interest and fees at its starting rate. Typical is $5,455.

Setup fee

$150

A typical setup fee is $213.

Monthly fee

$5

A typical monthly fee is $10.

Longest term

7 years

7 years is the usual longest term.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • One rate for everyone. Everyone approved gets 14.54%, so the rate you see is the rate you get.
  • A fixed rate. Your repayments stay the same for the whole loan, which makes it easier to budget.
  • No security needed. Your car or home isn't at risk if things go wrong, though missed repayments still hurt your credit report.
  • Redraw. You can take back extra repayments later if you need the money.

Cons

  • A higher starting rate. Its comparison rate starts at 16.64%, above the typical 10.56%, so it's likely to cost more than most similar loans unless you're offered less.
  • A $5 monthly fee. That adds $300 over 5 years, as well as the interest.
  • An early repayment fee. Paying the loan off early or refinancing can cost a fee, which cuts into what you save by repaying sooner.

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