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Firstmac Secured Asset Variable Loan (Dealer)

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Firstmac’s Variable Secured Asset Loan offers a competitive variable rate with flexible repayments to suit your needs. Choose a term from 3 to 7 years, with finance available for new or used cars up to 12 years old, or new and used caravans up to 7 years old; purchased from a dealer. Enjoy the convenience of a redraw facility (up to $5,000 per day), as well as no fees for paying out the loan early.

Written byDavid Boyd
Interest rate a year, from
8.94%
Comparison rate, from
10.21%
Establishment fee
$499
Monthly fee
$8
Borrow
$10,000 to $150,000

Monthly repayment

$20,000 over 3 years

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What it would cost

At the lowest published rate of 8.94%, including the monthly fee. The rate you are offered depends on your circumstances, and the establishment fee is not included.

Monthly repayment
$643
Total repayments
$23,164
Interest and monthly fees
$3,164

Loan details

Rates

Interest rate (a year)
8.94%–15.14%
Comparison rate (a year)
10.21%–16.41%
Rate type
Variable
Security
Secured

Limits and fees

Loan amount
$10,000 to $150,000
Loan term
3 years to 7 years
Establishment fee
$499
Monthly fee
$8

How it compares

Against the other secured car loans we compare. Typical means the middle half of them.

Comparison rate

10.21%

From 10.21%. A typical loan starts at 7.99%.

Cost of $20,000 over 5 years

$5,854

Interest and fees at its starting rate. Typical is $4,663.

Setup fee

$499

A typical setup fee is $258.

Monthly fee

$8

A typical monthly fee is $8.

Most you can borrow

$150,000

Typically you can borrow up to $130,000.

Longest term

7 years

7 years is the usual longest term.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Extra repayments. Paying more than the minimum pays the loan off sooner and cuts the interest you pay.
  • Redraw. You can take back extra repayments later if you need the money.
  • No early repayment fee listed. You can pay the loan off early, or refinance, without a penalty. Check the terms to be sure.

Cons

  • A higher starting rate. Its comparison rate starts at 10.21%, above the typical 7.99%, so it's likely to cost more than most similar loans unless you're offered less.
  • Your rate isn't known until you apply. It's set by your credit history and finances, anywhere from 8.94% to 15.14%, and only some people get the starting rate.
  • A $8 monthly fee. That adds $480 over 5 years, as well as the interest.
  • A variable rate. Your repayments can rise if the lender lifts its rate, though they can also fall.
  • Secured against an asset. That usually keeps the rate down, but the lender can take the asset if you can't repay.

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