Commonwealth Bank car loans
Commonwealth Bank offers finance for a range of vehicles, including cars, motorbikes, trucks, caravans and commercial vehicles. Borrowers can take out loans for terms of between one and five years, and repay in weekly, fortnightly or monthly instalments. The minimum loan amount is $10,000; there is no maximum loan amount. Commonwealth Bank also offers bank accounts, credit cards, personal loans, home loans, insurance, superannuation and financial planning. Commonwealth Bank began operations in 1912 and is Australia’s largest bank. It also has operations in New Zealand, Asia, Europe and North America.
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Use our car loan calculator to see how much you’d have to repay under different borrowing scenarios.
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- Calculations assume that details entered into calculator, including interest rates, do not change for the lifetime of the loan.
- Interest is calculated by compounding on the same frequency as the repayment selected, i.e. weekly, fortnightly or monthly.
- Months are assumed to be of equal length. However, given that some months are longer than others, interest charged by vary depending upon the month.
- The calculation rounds of the car loan repayment to the closest dollar value without decimals.
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- Calculator does not account for changes to interest rates over time.
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About CommBank car loans
As one of Australia’s leading banks, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) offers a full suite of financial products and services to its personal and business customers and clients, including access to personal loans and car loans.
Whether your goal is to pay less in interest, to keep your budget simple, or to enjoy greater financial flexibility when you roll away on the four wheels of a new or used car, CBA has several options available.
With Commonwealth Bank branches located across Australia, plus phone and internet banking services, it’s simple to apply for a Commonwealth bank loan to buy your car, boat or motorcycle. Existing CBA customers may also be eligible for special offers when they apply for a car loan.
Features of a CommBank car loan
Car loans from CBA are secured by the value of the vehicle you’re purchasing, allowing you to benefit from a relatively low fixed interest rate, which in turn helps to keep your repayments consistent and manageable for the full lifetime of the loan. With a minimum loan amount of $10k and no fixed upper limit, these loans are ideal for purchasing brand new cars.
CBA’s other personal loan options can be used to borrow from $5k to $50k, making them better suited to purchasing used cars, as well as motorcycles or boats. As unsecured loans, these personal loans tend to provide added flexibility, such as the redraw facility that’s included with the variable rate option.
Customer service
- Customer service centre (phone)
- Mobile app
- Online banking
- Live Chat
- Branch
Pros:
- Can apply online
- Can apply in branch
- Available for 457 visa holders
- Suitable for both new or used car
- No early exit penalty (variable personal loan only)
Cons:
- Monthly fee charged
- Application fee charged
- Requires security to be held (secured car loan only)
What RateCity says:
If you opt for CBA’s car loan, your debt will be secured by the value of the car you’re purchasing, allowing you to enjoy a lower than average interest rate. With its fixed interest rate, your repayments will remain consistently low for the full term of your car loan. Though it’s worth keeping the higher than average establishment fee in mind, as well as the ongoing monthly fee, which chould affect the car loan’s affordability.
CBA’s fixed and variable personal loans can be used for certain car purchases, and while they have higher interest rates than CBA’s secured car loan option as well as the market average, they also have lower establishment fees. And if you opt for the variable rate loan, the redraw facility will allow you to withdraw from the loan any additional payments you make, and enjoy some extra flexibility.
Applying/eligibility
To apply for a CommBank car loan and/or personal loan, you’ll need:
- proof of income
- bank statements
- personal ID
- 12 months of insurance
- your car’s tax invoice
If you’re an existing CommBank customer, you can upload these documents online for faster approval, but if you’re not a customer, or you’d prefer to have a professional talk you through the process, you can visit a CommBank branch.
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