Moving to a new rental property in NSW? With our Personal Loans, you can get help paying for rental bonds, moving costs and more.
*Subject to lending criteria, T's and C's'
*Subject to lending criteria, T's and C's'
A rental bond is a security deposit paid by renters to either the property manager or the landlord at the start of a tenancy agreement. Rental bonds can cost thousands of dollars if they're not split between multiple people and usually need to be paid upfront.
A Rental Bond Personal Loan with Jacaranda Finance can allow you to pay that deposit quickly without dipping into your hard-earned savings. Instead, you can repay a loan from $3,000 over manageable instalments starting from 25 months.
We know how important it is to receive your funds in a timely manner. As a hard-working Australian, you don't have time to waste on needless paperwork.
That's why Jacaranda Finance makes applying for a Personal Loan to cover rental bonds and moving expenses simple with our fast, 100% online application.
Check if you qualify without affecting your credit score today.
Rental prices in New South Wales are very high, especially in the state's capital Sydney.
According to the Domain Rental Report for March 2024:
That's much more expensive than the rest of the country. In comparison, Domain reported that the median weekly rent across the combined capital cities was $630 for houses and $620 for units.
Naturally, this makes paying a rental bond in New South Wales quite expensive, too...
According to NSW legislation, the maximum bond a tenant can be asked to pay is equal to four weeks' rent. Using those median rental figures, the typical bond in NSW as of March 2024 could be $3,000.
If you were to add two weeks' rent in advance to that, which many tenants often need to pay, that figure could rise to as much as $4,500!
That's a huge amount of money for most people to pay upfront, even if they're splitting it between two or more people. When you factor in other costs like moving, buying new furniture, paying for a bond cleaner and more, you could be looking at parting with several thousand dollars.
To alleviate some of the pressures of moving, consider applying for a Personal Loan with Jacaranda Finance…
Below is more information on rental bonds in each Australian state/territory and how to get a personal loan for these costs.
Are you a renter in New South Wales and unsure about how the bond process works? We've compiled some key pieces of information that may answer your questions.
Please refer to the resources tab at the end for official sources of information on paying a rental bond in New South Wales.
In NSW, you can pay the bond as either a lump sum or in instalments if your landlord agrees. This payment can be made directly to the landlord or agent, who will then lodge it with NSW Fair Trading or through the Rental Bonds Online (RBO) service. You should not be asked to pay a bond until after the lease has been signed.
Your rental agreement should specify the bank details for paying your bond. You can make payments via Visa, Mastercard, BPAY, or bank transfer.
The landlord or agent must deposit the bond with NSW Fair Trading. Once deposited, Fair Trading will send you a deposit notice and a rental bond number, which you should keep for when your lease ends.
At the end of your tenancy, the landlord or agent will inspect the property to ensure it is returned in the same condition as when you moved in. If there are no issues, the bond will be released through NSW Fair Trading and deposited directly into your bank account within 14 days.
You can also claim the bond yourself using the NSW Fair Trading Bond Claim Form or via Rental Bonds Online if that’s how you lodged your bond initially. If you disagree with the final amount offered by your landlord or agent, you can still make a claim.
Did you know that, according to NSW Fair Trading, approximately 25% of tenants don’t get their full bond back when moving out of a rental property?
In addition to any rent you may still owe, the landlord or agent can generally claim the following from the bond:
For any claim the landlord wishes to make from the bond, they must provide you with the following within seven days of making the claim:
A tenant can dispute these claims, as we explore below.
According to the NSW Tenants' Union, if the landlord or agent disputes your claim, they must apply to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) within 14 days of your submission.
You can do the same if you disagree with the final amount of money they wish to claim. Providing as many photos as possible from before and after your move-in and move-out will help you succeed in your claim.
The NSW Residential Tenancies Act 2010 and Residential Tenancies Regulation 2019 outline all your legal rights as a tenant in NSW, including information about rental bonds. For additional support, the Tenants' Union of New South Wales (TUNSW) is the main advocacy group for tenants in NSW and can provide legal advice, assistance and information to tenants.
TUNSW also recommends the following points of contact:
Our loans are designed to be fast, fair, and, above all, affordable, with no hidden fees. See the table below for a quick guide to our charges, or visit our fees page to learn more. For detailed information about who our products are designed for, please review our Target Market Determinations.
Worried about being denied a loan? No stress! At Jacaranda, QualifyCheck lets you check if you qualify without affecting your credit score!
Making all your repayments to us on time could steadily improve your credit score and positively impact your ability to get credit in the future.
Worried about being denied a loan? No stress! At Jacaranda, QualifyCheck lets you check if you qualify without affecting your credit score!
Making all your repayments to us on time could steadily improve your credit score and positively impact your ability to get credit in the future.
Need more information? Here are the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions about our loans.
A rental bond loan is simply a loan you can use to pay for your rental deposit and any other associated moving costs.
Instead of dipping into your hard-earned savings, a Jacaranda Finance Personal Loan lets you repay the money in manageable instalments starting from 25 months.
A bond is a sum of money paid by a tenant to a landlord or agent before moving into a property. It acts as security against any potential damage or unpaid rent during the lease period. The bond is typically lodged with a government authority, governed by state laws, ensuring fair handling and dispute resolution.
When the lease agreement ends, the bond is refunded to the tenant if there are no outstanding issues. Different rules may apply per state, so we recommend reviewing local legislation for accurate tenancy guidelines.
You can apply for varying loan amounts with Jacaranda, depending on your needs:
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 loans, visit our rates and fees page.
Our loan application process has been designed to be as simple and quick as possible, as we know how important it is to receive your funds in a timely manner. How quickly you can apply for a personal loan and receive your funds will depend on your situation.
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.
After applying, most customers get an outcome on their loan application on the same day during normal business hours once we have received all of the supporting information we require. We do not guarantee same-day outcomes for all customers.2
Once an applicant has been approved and they have signed a contract, we automatically attempt to release the money to the applicant's bank account. Most customers have a New Payments Platform (NPP) bank account and receive the money in their bank account within 60 seconds. For other customers, the money will be available overnight on weekdays and overnight the following business day if approved on a weekend or public holiday.3
Before you formally apply with Jacaranda, you can check if you qualify for a loan in a way that does not impact your credit score. We do this by performing a 'soft' credit check that is only visible to you.
If you don't meet our initial criteria, your credit score won't be affected.
Once you've checked your eligibility and we've let you know that you do qualify for a loan, you have the option to move forward with a full application.
We will perform a credit assessment during this process, which involves checking your credit report. By submitting a full application, you authorise Jacaranda Finance to obtain a copy of your full credit file, referred to as a 'hard' credit check.
Other lenders will be able to see that you applied for a loan with Jacaranda.
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Read more: Personal Loan Repayments 101.Jacaranda's Express Personal Loan product is typically suited for larger expenses up to $25,000, but you can apply for up to $10,000 unsecured.
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