Compare online personal loans

Looking to apply online for a personal loan? The table below displays a selection of online personal loans from our Online Partners.

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6.28% Glossary
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$389.27 Glossary
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$389.27 Glossary
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7.99% Glossary
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7.99% Glossary
$405.43 Glossary
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  • icon Application fee: $300 up to $1200
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6.57% Glossary
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7.59% Glossary
up to 10.33% Glossary
$391.98 Glossary
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$391.98 Glossary
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  • icon Application fee: $575
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  • icon Loan terms available: 3 years to 7 years
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5.76% Glossary
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up to 28.52% Glossary
$384.43 Glossary
up to $575.71 Glossary
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  • icon Application fee: $175
  • icon Annualised fee: $60
  • icon Loan terms available: 0 to 7 years
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$439.75 Glossary
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  • icon Loan terms available: 5 years
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$388.24 Glossary

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About Online Personal Loans

What is a personal loan?

A personal loan allows you to borrow an amount of money for a specific purpose. This could include purchasing a new car, home renovations, a wedding or a holiday. However, it’s worth checking with the specific provider for details of what you may or may not be able to take out a personal loan for. There could be exclusions or conditions with certain loans depending on what you want to purchase.

Once processed, the loan amount, plus any interest and fees, must be paid back within a certain timeframe (known as the loan term). This typically ranges from one to seven years.

Learn more: What is a personal loan?

Can you apply for a personal loan online?

With banks and lenders moving to a more web-based landscape and reducing their local branch footprint, you’re likely to find that most lenders will allow you to apply for your personal loan online instead of the traditional in-person method.

However, just like a traditional personal loan, online personal loans come with costs and fees that should be thoroughly assessed before you take the next step and apply. You can use the comparison table at the top of the page to compare online personal loans on Canstar’s database.

It’s important to note that each time you apply for a credit product, such as a personal loan, it is recorded on your credit file. This could impact your credit score.

It is always important to check any product information directly with the provider when taking out a loan. Consider the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS), Target Market Determination (TMD) and other applicable product documentation before making a decision.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Online Personal Loans

Personal loans can be either secured or unsecured.

  • Secured personal loan: requires an asset (or ‘collateral’) to be provided as security for the loan. If the loan amount is not paid on time, the lender can repossess the asset and sell it to recover the loan amount.
  • Unsecured personal loan: does not require an asset to be provided as security but interest rates for unsecured loans are typically higher. If the loan amount is not paid on time, the lender may take you to court to recover the money borrowed.

There are also personal loans with short repayments terms, sometimes also known as payday loans. These are designed to give customers access to cash quickly but it’s important to be aware of their involved risks and higher fees and interest costs. Moneysmart advises that there are safer ways to borrow money, including no-interest loans and Centrelink advance payments.

You will find that most lenders have an online application process for their loans, which you can find on the lender’s website. You can also use the table at the top of this page to compare lenders offering personal loans where applications can be completed online, which may help you to form a shortlist of candidates to explore further.

Something to be aware of with online personal loan applications is that these are official loan applications which will be recorded on your credit file. Any rejected online loan applications can potentially affect your credit score. You can  check your credit score for free using Cantstar’s Credit Score tool.

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Once your online personal application has been approved, the lenders will send documents to you that you will need to sign and return. This step is often also completed online. Once everything has been finalised, you can expect the loan amount to be accessible relatively soon after processing. Check with the lender for details.

When applying for a personal loan online, there are certain documents you’ll need to provide. It’s a good idea to have these documents on hand when applying for a loan online:

  • proof of identity documents such as drivers licence or passport
  • proof of savings and financial standing, typically in the form of bank statements
  • proof of income, typically in the form of pay-as-you-go (PAYG) payslips from your employer
  • your employment details for the past three years
  • a list of any assets you own, such as vehicles and property
  • a list of any debts you may have, such as other personal loans, home loans, credit cards or outstanding buy now pay later (BNPL) balances
  • a list of your general living expenses, including groceries, utilities, online subscriptions, rent, medical and transport costs or school fees.

Not all of these documents may be used but it’s ideal to keep them at hand when making an online personal loan application. If you’re taking out a loan with a provider that you’re already with, certain verification documents, such as proof of identity, may not be required.

It’s always important to compare your options when taking out a loan to ensure you are getting a competitive deal. Some factors to consider when looking for online personal loans include:

  • interest rate – this can vary depending on the lender, whether the loan is secured or unsecured, and your personal circumstances (such as your credit score and whether you have a loan guarantor)
  • comparison rate – this takes into account the interest rate and most upfront and ongoing fees. It is designed to give you a better idea of the total cost of the loan per year
  • fees and charges – such as application fee, monthly fee, missed payment fees and early repayment fees
  • loan term – a loan with a longer term may have lower repayments, but it also means more interest is paid over the life of the loan
  • flexibility around additional repayments – most lenders on Canstar’s database allow you to make extra and lump sum repayments. However, it’s important to always check whether any additional fees apply when making early repayments.

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Canstar Personal Loans Star Ratings and Awards

Looking for an award-winning personal loan or to switch lenders? Canstar rates products based on price and features in our Personal Loans Star Ratings and Awards. Our expert Research team shares insights about which products offer 5-Star value and which providers offer outstanding value overall.

Canstar rates a range of financial products, covering banking, insurance and investment. We also reveal which providers have the most satisfied customers in our dedicated Customer Satisfaction Awards.

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About the authors

Nina Rinella, Editor-in-Chief

Nina Rinella
As Canstar’s Editor-in-Chief, Nina heads up a team of talented journalists committed to helping empower consumers to take greater control of their finances. Nina has written countless articles about finance and has been interviewed on finance topics by media organisations including The Australian, Realestate.com.au, Domain, the Herald Sun and the Sydney Morning Herald. Previously Nina founded her own agency where she provided content and communications support to clients around Australia for 8 years. She also spent four years as the PR Manager for American Express Australia, and has worked at a Brisbane communications agency where she supported dozens of clients, including Sunsuper and Suncorp. When she’s not dreaming up ways to put a fresh spin on finance, she’s taking her own advice by trying to pay her house off as quickly as possible and raising two money-savvy kids. Nina has a Bachelor of Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in English Literature from the University of Queensland. She’s also an experienced presenter, and has hosted numerous events and YouTube series. You can follow her on LinkedIn and Canstar on Facebook. Meet the Canstar Editorial Team. Have a media enquiry, and interested in featuring Nina as a financial expert and commentator? Contact Canstar’s Media Team today.

Joshua Sale, GM, Research

Joshua Sale
Joshua Sale is responsible for developing the methodology and delivering Canstar’s flagship Star Ratings, as part of Canstar’s Research Team. With tertiary qualifications in economics and finance, he enjoys helping Australians find more suitable financial products by transforming complex calculations into a consumer-friendly Star Rating that explains the values and benefits of different financial products. As one of Canstar’s company spokespeople, Joshua is confident participating in print, radio and broadcast journalism interviews. He has participated in interviews with the Australian Financial Review, news.com.au and Money Magazine, along with other leading media outlets, discussing topics such as home loan equity, banking incentive schemes, digital wallets and wider finance trends. You can follow Joshua on LinkedIn. Have a media enquiry, and interested in featuring Joshua as a financial expert and commentator? Contact Canstar’s Media Team today.

 


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This advice is general and has not taken into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider whether this advice is right for you.

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The Personal Loan Star Ratings are updated daily. The results don’t include every provider in the market and we may not compare all features relevant to you. Current rates and fees are displayed and may be different to what was rated. You can find a description of the initial sort order below the table. You can use the sort buttons at the top of each column to re-order the display. Learn more about our Personal Loans Star Rating Methodology. The rating shown is only one factor to take into account when considering products.

The products and Star Ratings in the table might not match your exact inputs in the selector. Sometimes the methodology uses profiles with categories or bands (e.g. income, loan amount or monthly spend), but sometimes a single methodology, without any categories or bands, is applied. The results will show the products that most closely match your selection, based on our profiles. If you are unsure about any terms used in the comparison table please refer to the glossary.

What is a Target Market Determination?

A Target Market Determination (‘TMD’) is a document that explains which people particular financial products may be suitable for (the target market) and sets out any conditions around how financial products can be distributed to consumers.

Why do product issuers provide Target Market Determinations?

From 5 October 2021, TMDs are compulsory for most financial products.

Issuers and distributors of financial products must take reasonable steps that are likely to result in financial products reaching consumers in the target market defined by the product issuer.

We recommend that you consider the TMD before making a purchase decision. Contact the product issuer directly for a copy of the TMD.

Any advice on this page is general and has not taken into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider whether this general financial advice is right for your personal circumstances. Canstar provides information about credit products. We’re not suggesting or recommending a particular credit product for you. If you decide to apply for a loan, you will deal directly with the provider, not with Canstar. Consider the Target Market Determination (TMD) before making a purchase decision. Contact the product issuer directly for a copy of the TMD. It’s important you check rates and product information directly with the provider. For more information, read our Detailed Disclosure. ^Read the Comparison Rate Warning.

Canstar is not providing a recommendation for your individual circumstances. We cannot and do not recommend that any particular product is suitable for you. 

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Representative example total repayment amount: For a personal loan of $20,000 borrowed for 60 months with a minimum interest rate of 9.84% (comparison rate^ of 10.87%), the total amount you would need to repay would be $25,551. This is made up of a $20,000 principal amount, $5,402 interest amount, estimated upfront fees of $149 and total ongoing fees of $0. This example is hypothetical. The total loan repayment amount for any individual personal loan will vary depending on several factors (including making on time repayments). You should confirm with the lender the total amount repayable for your particular circumstances.