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Car finance made easy with Savvy
Saving on car finance is made easy by approaching Savvy. If you are in the market for a new car, looking for the most competitive car finance option can take as much time – if not more. Though we all know what we want when it comes to car features be it leather seats, infotainment, turbo, or traction control; it’s harder to pick which car finance deal is right for you. We find loans from over 40 lenders and work hard to ensure you’ve got the most competitive deal..
Fast and easy applications
Applying with us is fast and easy – and you can complete the process online. Using the latest in technology we can process your application with a minimum of delay. Our automated systems are 100% secure and you can complete the process within the same day (though this can vary.) If you have questions, your dedicated loan consultant is on hand to provide answers and guidance through the whole process. We help people with bad credit gain car finance too – ask a loan consultant for more information.
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Disclaimer: The results provided is an estimate only and should not be relied on as a true indication of a car loan quote.
What you need to consider when taking up car finance
Fixed vs variable loans
Though not as common as their fixed counterparts, you can get a variable rate car loan. These are harder to budget for due to their rates being pegged by the official cash rate set by the RBA. You could experience reduced repayments if the market goes down; but increased payments if the rates go up.
Additional repayments
Making additional repayments on your loan can reduce your loan term and overall interest paid. The easiest way is to increase your repayment frequency from monthly to fortnightly payments, as you make 26 payments throughout the year, equivalent to an “extra” monthly payment. Some loans may allow you to make extra lump sum repayments, “top ups”, or increase your regular repayment amount without penalty. This helps reduce the amount of interest and your loan term.
100% finance and deposits
The best practice is to have at least 20% in deposit or trade-in value when buying a car. However, you can borrow 100% of the vehicles value in some instances, conditions may apply.
Bad credit car finance
If you have a lower than average credit score (600 or below, from a top score of 1200) you may find it difficult to obtain car finance. Options are available for people with bad or impaired credit to gain car loan approval. In most cases, these loans will have higher than average interest rates, due to increased risk on a lender’s part. Even so, it can be a pathway to car ownership.
Low doc car finance
For the entrepreneur or the self-employed, car finance can be a tricky path to navigate. Some sole traders cannot qualify for business car loans due to the 50% use case threshold. In that instance, they can opt for a low documentation or “low doc” loan, which uses fewer points of data to assess creditworthiness. This helps you get a car loan but may have higher interest rates as a result.
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Answering your car finance questions
You can apply for car finance online using our secure portal. Our automated process is secure and you can get your car finance approved within 24 hours.
A comparison rate is a tool you can use to ensure you are making an “apples for apples” comparison between two loans. Comparison rates, shown as a percentage per annum, include the usual base interest rate plus most mandatory fees. This means you can eliminate guesswork when putting two (or more) loans side by side.
Click here for Savvy’s calculator. To get a rough estimate of your repayments, you will need the following three pieces of information: the amount you want to borrow, the interest rate, and your loan term. For a more accurate estimate, it helps to have a comparison rate.
You can choose car finance terms ranging from 12 months all the way to 7 years with our panel of lending options. However, the longer the term, the more you will pay in interest. A shorter loan term will require remarkably high repayments to fit the loan into that short a time.
A balloon payment is a portion of the loan set aside for payment when the loan term is up. This lump sum ranges from 20-50% of the total loan.
Customers who will use a car 50% or more for business use are encouraged to apply for a chattel mortgage or hire purchase loan. These loans have many tax benefits and other deductions not available in a consumer car loan.
Yes, we’ve helped dozens of Australians get the car finance they need despite having bad credit. Ask your loan consultant for more information.
Your borrowing power is determined by how much you can comfortably afford in repayments each month after deducting your expenses from income. However, the best practice is to aim to spend 10% of your monthly income as a total expenditure on your car as an absolute maximum.