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Pensioner loans – because retirement is about freedom
When something comes up and you need some extra money, it’s good to have options. Being on the age pension, disability support pension or a carer's pension doesn’t mean you don’t have access to financial services. Getting a loan can help if you want to go fishing, travel to see the grandkids, or even visit an old friend. It can also help spread the cost if you need to redecorate the house or carry out repairs. It’s essential you’re able to get a cash boost when you need one – no matter what the reason or your income type. Pensioner loans are a great way to keep doing what you want when you’re in between pension payments.
Flexible pensioner loans the Savvy way
We believe you should have convenient, unsecured finance options in retirement. That’s why at Savvy, we won’t ask you to use your home as security against your borrowing. Applying for a pensioner loan is simple and straightforward – and we’ll quickly find the best lender for your needs. You can borrow between $2,050 and $5,000 and repay over anything between two years and just sixteen days if you’re just looking to bridge a cash flow gap. Savvy only partners with reputable lenders, and fees on all shorter-term loans get capped. Get freedom, flexibility, and peace of mind when you shop for a pensioner loan through Savvy.
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How to apply for your pensioner loan?
Find your best pensioner loan lender
Savvy will only ask you a few basic questions, then we’ll direct you straight to the lender who suits your requirements. After that, getting a pensioner loan is pretty simple.
Work out your repayments
Pensioner loan fees are fixed and capped. For instance, if you opt for $2,500 over six months and want to repay that fortnightly, you’ll still pay a maximum of $400 to get the loan established. Repayment fees are charged every time you make a payment, so in this case, you'd make six monthly payments of $583.33, and the total cost of your pension loan will be $3,500.
Submit your application
Once Savvy directs you to a lender’s website, you’ll get asked to fill out a basic form. The loan provider will also ask for a copy of your driving licence or passport and proof of address in the form of a utility bill or similar. You can upload those documents easily from a phone, tablet, or computer – then you just need to either upload your most recent bank statements or grant read-only access via the web, and you’re all set.
Sign and return the loan agreement
Once the lender approves your application, they’ll email you an agreement, which you can sign digitally. Remember to read through that carefully before you send it back.
Get paid straight into your bank
During the pensioner loan application process, you’ll get asked for your bank account details. When the loan provider receives your signed agreement, they’ll transfer funds pretty much immediately. How quickly they arrive will depend on your bank.
Find out all you need to know about pensioner loans
Because this is unsecured borrowing, there aren’t many limits on what loans for pensioners can do. Many retired Aussies use pensioner loans to pay for travel or visit family. Others get a pension loan if they need to spread the cost of an unexpectedly high utility company, vet’s, or medical bill.
Reputable pensioner loan lenders – and all proper finance providers – always run a credit check when you apply for any loan type. That’s because here in Australia, we’re lucky to have great financial regulators that insist on responsible lending practices. You can still get a pension loan with bad credit history, however – lenders mainly check your report to see if you’ve got other existing borrowing, so you don’t overstretch financially.
There isn’t. As long as your bank statements indicate you’re not borrowing more than you can afford, being a retiree or senior you’ve got a great chance of getting a yes with Savvy.
Unfortunately, most banks generally won’t provide unsecured loans to borrowers who are not in full-time employment. Banks also tend to limit their lending to products above $5,000. If you’re looking for a smaller loan, you may have trouble finding a bank to cater for that. Savvy provides a range of personal loan options if you want to explore borrowing a higher sum over a more extended period.
Personal loans are not your sole option if you need extra funds. Centrelink offers two schemes for those who’ve retired from work. Firstly, you can apply for a Centrelink Cash Advance. This scheme is not a loan – so, you’ll need to budget carefully because repayments come out of your subsequent pension payments. Your second Centrelink option is the Pension Loan Scheme. It provides a way to turn your assets into a regular form of income, and it’s a type of loan. Your borrowing gets secured against your home or real estate. It’s crucial to obtain qualified financial advice before you use your home as security against any loan.
So long as you’ve got a device connected to the internet, you can apply today! Don’t worry if you haven’t got all your documents or information on hand; you can save and return to an application at any time.
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For loans between $2,050 and $5,000, the APR is between 21.24% (minimum) and 48% (maximum) per annum. Comparison rate of 65.4962%. Minimum term is 16 days and maximum term is 24 months. The cost of the loan is a $400 establishment fee and monthly interest charged on the amount borrowed. For example, a loan of $3,000 over 3 months with an APR of 48%, (comparison rate of 65.4962%), will have an establishment fee of $400, monthly repayments of $1,225.20. Total repayments of $3,675.60 and total interest payment of $275.60.
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Quantum Savvy Pty Ltd (ABN 78 660 493 194) trades as Savvy and operates as an Authorised Credit Representative 541339 of Australian Credit Licence 414426 (AFAS Group Pty Ltd, ABN 12 134 138 686). We are one of Australia’s leading financial comparison sites and have been helping Australians make savvy decisions when it comes to their money for over a decade.
We’re partnered with lenders, insurers and other financial institutions who compensate us for business initiated through our website. We earn a commission each time a customer chooses or buys a product advertised on our site, which you can find out more about here, as well as in our credit guide for asset finance. It’s also crucial to read the terms and conditions, Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) or credit guide of our partners before signing up for your chosen product. However, the compensation we receive doesn’t impact the content written and published on our website, as our writing team exercises full editorial independence.
For more information about us and how we conduct our business, you can read our privacy policy and terms of use.
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