Short-Term Loans

If you need a loan to pay for a major expense, a Personal Loan with Jacaranda could be the solution for you.

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Borrow $3,000 to $25,000
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Same-Day Approval2
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25-48 month terms

Check If You Qualify

With no impact on your credit score!

Check If You Qualify with no impact on your credit score!

*Subject to lending criteria, T's and C's'

*Subject to lending criteria, T's and C's'

If you need a loan to pay for a major expense, a Personal Loan with Jacaranda could be the solution for you.

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Borrow $3,000 to $25,000
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Same-Day Approval2
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25-48 month terms

Why Get a Short-Term Loan?

Our Personal Loans offer a wide range of options. You can borrow as little as $3,000 or as much as $25,000, with loan terms ranging from 25 months to 48 months. This flexibility allows you to choose the loan that best suits your needs.

We make borrowing a breeze, and our Short Personal Loans come with the following benefits:

  • Simple Online Application Process

    100% online, complete your application in minutes1.

  • Mobile logo
    24/7 Mobile App Access

    Manage your loan on the go via the Better Credit App.

  • Efficiently Paperless

    Enjoy easy upload options for your documents.

  • Same day icon
    Same Day Outcomes2

    Get your money when you need it most.

  • Simple Online Application Process

    100% online, complete your application in minutes1.

  • Mobile logo
    24/7 Mobile App Access

    Manage your loan on the go via the Better Credit App.

  • Efficiently Paperless

    Enjoy easy upload options for your documents.

  • Same day icon
    Same Day Outcomes2

    Get your money when you need it most.

We make applying easy.

Our Online Application Process

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 our loan application process has been perfected over time to be as simple and quick as possible.

How quickly can I apply for a loan with Jacaranda?

  1. Apply in just 5-12 minutes1, depending on your circumstances.
  2. Check if you qualify without impacting your credit score.
  3. Receive a same-day outcome2 on your loan application.
  4. If approved, get your money within 60 seconds3.

What will my interest rate and fees be?

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.
Interest Rate
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Repayment Cycle
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Unsecured
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Establishment Fees
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Monthly Fees
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Comparison Rate Warning*
  • Unsecured
    Personal Loan
    $3,000 - $15,000
    Interest Rate
    17.95% to 27.95%
    Comparison Rate
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    32.40% to 42.80%
    Loan Term
    25 - 36 months
    Repayment Cycle
    Weekly, fortnightly or monthly
    Secured or
    Unsecured
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    Unsecured
    Establishment Fees
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    $130 to $990
    Monthly Fees
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    $24 p/month
    Risk Fee
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    $0 to $995
    Comparison Rate Warning*
    Comparison Rate Warning: the comparison rate is based on $10,000 over 36 months. WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate.
  • Secured
    Personal Loan
    $3,000 - $25,000
    Interest Rate
    14.95% to 27.95%
    Comparison Rate
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    29.30% to 42.80%
    Loan Term
    25 - 48 months
    Repayment Cycle
    Weekly, fortnightly or monthly
    Secured or
    Unsecured
    Show the About Security modal
    Secured
    Establishment Fees
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    $130 to $990
    Monthly Fees
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    $24 p/month
    Risk Fee
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    $0 to $995
    Comparison Rate Warning*
    Comparison Rate Warning: the comparison rate is based on $10,000 over 36 months. WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate.
This is not an offer for credit. The amount you can borrow as well as the offer you receive may vary once you complete an application and all relevant details are captured and verified. Fees, credit criteria and terms and conditions apply. Example tables and calculators are illustrative only and are not intended to be your sole source of information when making a financial decision. Consider whether to get advice from a licensed financial adviser.
  • Unsecured
    Personal Loan
    $3,000 - $15,000
    Interest Rate
    17.95% to 27.95%
    17.95% to 27.95%
    Comparison Rate
    Show the What does it mean? modal
    32.40% to 42.80%
    32.40% to 42.80%
    Loan Term
    25 - 36 months
    25 - 36 months
    Secured or
    Unsecured
    Show the What does it mean? modal
    Unsecured
    Unsecured
    Monthly Fees
    Show the What does it mean? modal
    $24 p/month
    $24 p/month
    Repayment Cycle
    Weekly, fortnightly or monthly
    Weekly, fortnightly or monthly
    Establishment Fees
    Show the What does it mean? modal
    $130 to $990
    $130 to $990
    Risk Fee
    Show the What does it mean? modal
    $0 to $995
    $0 to $995
    Comparison Rate Warning* Comparison Rate Warning: the comparison rate is based on $10,000 over 36 months. WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate.
  • Secured
    Personal Loan
    $3,000 - $25,000
    Interest Rate
    14.95% to 27.95%
    14.95% to 27.95%
    Comparison Rate
    Show the What does it mean? modal
    29.30% to 42.80%
    29.30% to 42.80%
    Loan Term
    25 - 48 months
    25 - 48 months
    Secured or
    Unsecured
    Show the What does it mean? modal
    Secured
    Secured
    Monthly Fees
    Show the What does it mean? modal
    $24 p/month
    $24 p/month
    Repayment Cycle
    Weekly, fortnightly or monthly
    Weekly, fortnightly or monthly
    Establishment Fees
    Show the What does it mean? modal
    $130 to $990
    $130 to $990
    Risk Fee
    Show the What does it mean? modal
    $0 to $995
    $0 to $995
    Comparison Rate Warning*
    (Personal Loans)
    Comparison Rate Warning: the comparison rate is based on $10,000 over 36 months. WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate.
    Comparison Rate Warning* Comparison Rate Warning: the comparison rate is based on $10,000 over 36 months. WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate.

Estimate Your Loan Repayments

Use our loan repayment calculator to see how your potential repayments could change with different loan terms.

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1. I'd like to borrow: $8,500
Please consider: loans above $15,000 and terms above 36 months, require security in the form of a registered motor vehicle you own.
2. Loan Term (Months)

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Short-term loans vs payday loans: What's the difference?

Don't get our short loans confused with payday loans. The two are very different products! A payday loan typically offers loan amounts up to $2,000, with loan terms starting from 16 days to one year, and they tend to be much more expensive than personal loans according to ASIC's MoneySmart.

Jacaranda's Personal Loans, on the other hand, can be up to $25,000, and our loan terms start at 25 months. Unlike payday loans, which are often used for day-to-day expenses, our loans are commonly used to pay for life's large and mid-sized expenses. You can repay what you owe in a short space of time without stretching your repayments too much.

Read more about things like payday loans, loan terms, loan repayments and more by checking out some of our in-depth guides below:

Loan Eligibility Criteria

  • Be at least 19 years of age
  • Be employed on a permanent or casual basis, with consistent income for 90 days
  • Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident with a fixed address.
  • Have an active email address, phone number, & online banking details in your name.
  • Be in control of your current finances and handling existing financial commitments comfortably.

You can check if you qualify initially if you aren’t sure whether you're eligible. This won’t impact your credit score.

Information you will need to provide:

  • Basic personal information (i.e. full name, address, D.O.B, number of dependants etc.)
  • Employment status & details
  • Your bank statements*: we will assess the last 12 months of your bank statements to help determine if you can afford to repay your loan.

*This is standard procedure for loan applications across the industry. Data is safely secured with 256-bit SSL encryption. We utilise safe and secure third-party Open Banking service providers to make this quick and easy for you.

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It’s Quicker With the Better Credit App

  • Apply for and manage your loan in-app
  • Make repayments
  • Check your balance
  • Check your credit score
  • Contact customer service
  • ...and much more!