Used Car Loans
- Complete your application in minutes1
- Most outcomes on the same day during normal business hours once all information has been provided2.
- Borrow up to $25,000
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You can now check your eligibility,
with no impact on your Credit Score!
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Why get a used car loan with Jacaranda?
Nearly everyone will need a car at some point down the road. Unfortunately, buying one, new or used, is often both expensive and time-consuming.
But with Jacaranda, you can get an affordable, fast and reliable loan for a used car! We can conditionally approve you for a used car loan of up to $25,000 on the same day.
Fact: The average used car posted on Gumtree in 2021 was just over $18,000, well within our maximum loan limit!
How do used car loans work?
A used car loan is a secured loan specifically to finance a second-hand car. Used cars are a popular option for car buyers as they can represent excellent value. Cars depreciate in value quickly, so you can buy a car that’s only a few years old for well below its original purchase price.
At Jacaranda we offer the same rates and fees for both used and new cars - we don’t discriminate. As long as the car has a roadworthy certificate, is under 12 years old (at the time of purchase) and the value fits within our maximum loan amount, chances are you can get a used car loan with Jacaranda Finance.
Get pre-approved before you buy
Haven't got a car in mind yet? Jacaranda Finance offers pre-approval on a car loan for up to seven days. This pre-approval will outline exactly how much you can borrow for a used car and what your repayments will be, as well as your potential interest rates and fees.
Going down this route can give you the opportunity to shop around for the right car. It can also help your application proceed more smoothly than applying for a loan after finding a car.
We'll quote you a maximum loan amount and a repayment amount in your pre-approval.
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Fast response and quick service. Life savers
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Used Car Loan Details
Loan amounts: | $10,000 - $25,000 |
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Loan terms: | 24 months - 48 months |
Loan type: | Secured |
Rate type: | Fixed |
Repayment options: | Weekly, fortnightly or monthly |
Pre-approval available: | Most new applications are processed with a conditional approval on the same day during normal business hours once all supporting information required has been provided. |
Maximum car age: | Up to 12 years old |
No early payout or exit fees: | Customers who pay their loan out early do not incur any additional fees or charges for doing so. |
How do we get you on the road?
1. Apply online in 5-12 minutes1
Applying for a loan with Jacaranda Finance takes most people 5-12 minutes1, but it could take longer depending on a number of factors such as, but not limited to, how fast you are at typing or if you have all the required information on hand.
2. Get conditional approval on the same day2
Once you've applied, we could conditionally approve you for a car loan on the same day with rates, fees and repayments quoted to you, allowing you to shop for your dream car with confidence.
For most customers, we verify the information you provide us and get back to you with an outcome on your application within on the same day during normal business hours. We do not guarantee same-day outcomes for all customers: customers that apply outside of business hours or customers that are required to provide additional information may experience a longer timeframe.
Buy the car of your dreams
Get the seller to send us their private sales agreement/business invoice. Once all the required documents are supplied and final approval given, we can pay the seller of the vehicle so it's all yours!
What else can a Jacaranda car loan be used for?
At Jacaranda Finance, we offer car loans for the following. We also offer personal loans for car repairs if you need money to fix your car.
New and used cars
You can get a brand new car as well as used ones with a Jacaranda Finance car loan, whichever suits you best. It doesn’t matter what model it is: as long as it fits within our criteria, you could get a car loan for it with Jacaranda.

How to get started

How to get started
Am I eligible for a Jacaranda used car loan?
The basic eligibility criteria you must meet before submitting an application:- Be at least 19 years of age.
- Be employed on a permanent or casual basis.
- Have a consistent income going into your own bank account for the last 90 days.
- Be in control of your finances and be handling existing financial commitments comfortably.
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident with a fixed address.
- Have an active email address, phone number, and online banking account in your name that belongs to you.
- You are currently or recently bankrupt (you must be three years discharged and in control of your finances)
- You are not comfortably repaying your existing financial obligations
In addition to qualifying, we have specific requirements for car loan applicants, which include:
- The vehicle cannot be older than 12 years at the time of your purchase
- The vehicle can be purchased from a licensed car dealer or a private seller
- The vehicle must be comprehensively insured and roadworthy
Get in touch with us if you need more information on our eligibility requirements.


Why you'll love dealing with Jacaranda
At Jacaranda, we know that sometimes life can throw the unexpected at you. That's why we're on a mission to assist hard-working Australians with fast, reliable and responsible access to finance for life's expenses when you get caught short. We're 100% online, Australian-owned and operated, and we make applying for finance simple and fast.
Here are some other reasons our customers love us:
- We've been providing finance to hardworking Australians for nearly 10 years. We've already helped over 50,000 customers and we have thousands of positive reviews.
- Get started with an application and be done in as little as 5-12 minutes1 or once you've started an application come back and pick up where you left off in your own time. The application time varies per customer and it might take you longer.
- Our smart technology allows us to get back to you with a fast outcome. Most applicants get a same-day outcome once the application is completed2 during normal business hours.
- If you accept our loan offer by signing your digital contract the funds are usually in your bank account and ready to use within 60-seconds3 if you have a New Payments Platform (NPP) enabled bank account. If you don't, your funds are usually available overnight.
- Our friendly and respectful Australian-based customer service team are here to help you. Existing customers can log into the self-service customer portal, 24/7, 365 days per year.
- Anyone unsatisfied with their loan for any reason, and who still has the funds, can return the money within a 48-hour cooling-off period and cancel their loan. Simply contact our customer service team.
Don't just take our word for it
We strive to offer superior customer service - our Australian-based teams are friendly, personable and helpful and most of the time the first person you deal with can assist with your query. We're open on Saturdays too!
Don't believe us? Check out what scores of happy previous Jacaranda customers have had to say below!

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Used car loan FAQs
Need more information? Here's what else you might need to know about our used car loans:
Yes. All of Jacaranda's car loans are secured, meaning the car you're buying is included in the loan as security. This means we can repossess the car and sell it if you default on the loan, but rest assured, our approval process takes care to ensure this doesn't happen!
The interest rate, fees and charges applied to your loan will depend on your individual circumstances and the information verified during the loan assessment. It will also depend on our assessment criteria and the loan product, loan amount and loan term you qualify for.
Use our loan repayment estimate calculator to get a guide on what your repayments could be. To get an idea of what rates, fees and charges are associated with our loan products, visit our rates and fees page.
Use our loan repayment estimate calculator to get a guide on what your repayments could be. To get an idea of what rates, fees and charges are associated with our loan products, visit our rates and fees page.
If you're approved, all of the loan details, including the repayments, terms, interest rate and fees, will be in the loan contract for you to review before signing.
We use the information you provide in the online application form as well as information on your bank statements to make sure that you qualify for a loan product during our credit assessment. If you don't qualify, your application will be declined without a credit check being conducted.
Once we have verified that you meet our non-credit report-related criteria, we do perform a credit check as part of our credit assessment, where an inquiry will be left on your credit file.
We will never perform a credit check without your express consent, which you provide to us when you apply for a loan with Jacaranda Finance. We store your acknowledgement and consent for seven years, and it can be supplied on demand.
There are four credit reporting bodies that we may use to conduct a credit check:
- Equifax
- Experian
- illion
- Talefin
Review our Privacy Policy for more information.
Jacaranda offers three loan products with varying loan amounts that you could borrow:
- Jacaranda Express Personal Loan: $5,000 to $25,000
- Jacaranda Cash Boost Loan: $2,100 to $4,600
- Jacaranda Car Loan: $10,000 to $25,000
For detailed information about who our products are designed for, please review our Target Market Determinations.
Use our loan repayment estimate calculator to get a guide on what your repayments could be. To get an idea of what rates, fees and charges are associated with our loan products, visit our rates and fees page.
Yes! We offer loans for both new and used cars - it just has to fit within our criteria above.
Need a hand?
Our customer service team are here to help.
If you have any questions, whether you're a new customer or an existing one - our friendly customer service team will be happy to help you. Our customer service team is 100% Australian-based in Brisbane: at Jacaranda, you speak to a real human being every time.