Small Loans
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When life throws you a curveball, you might need some help paying for it.
A Personal Loan with Jacaranda Finance could be just what you need to manage these unexpected (and expected) expenses.

Borrow $3,000 to $25,000
Same-Day Approval2
25-36 month terms
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With no impact on your credit score!

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

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Why get a Small Loan with Jacaranda?

We make borrowing a breeze. Focusing on efficiency and quick responses, your financial needs are our top priority.

  • Simple Online Application Process

    100% online, complete your application in minutes1.

  • 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 Outcomes2

    Get your money when you need it most.

The quick loan 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 to apply for a Personal Loan with Jacaranda

Apply online today in just four simple steps:

  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 outcome on your loan application
  4. If approved, get your money within 60 seconds

Loan Repayment Calculator

Before you apply for a loan, we think it's important to review your budget and be certain that you can comfortably repay it.

Once you know what you can afford in your budget, use our three-step loan repayment calculator to estimate your repayments before you apply.

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1. I'm looking for a:
2. I'd like to borrow: $8,500
Please note that loans exceeding $10,000 or with Loan Terms of 36 months will require security in the form of a registered motor vehicle you own.
3. Loan Term (Months)
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Estimated per
* Repayment Disclaimer
*Please consider: The example repayment is an estimate based on the highest rate available for a product. Fees, credit criteria and terms and conditions apply. Your loan offer may vary once your details are captured and verified and an assessment is completed.
Interest Rate
16.95% - 29.95%
Comparison Rate**
32.99% - 46.50%
Monthly Fee (Fixed)
...
Total Repayment
Including Interest & Fees
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** 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.
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Our Rates & Fees

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
Comparison Rate
Loan Term
Repayment Cycle
Secured or
Unsecured
Establishment Fees
Monthly Fees
Risk Fee
Comparison Rate Warning*
  • Unsecured
    Personal Loan
    $3,000 - $10,000
    Interest Rate
    27.95% - 29.95%
    Comparison Rate
    44.50% - 46.50%
    Loan Term
    25 months
    Repayment Cycle
    Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly
    Secured or
    Unsecured
    Unsecured
    Establishment Fees
    $13.50 - $950
    Monthly Fees
    $26 p/month
    Risk Fee
    $0 - $325.50
    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
    16.95% - 29.95%
    Comparison Rate
    32.99% - 45.50%
    Loan Term
    25 - 36 months
    Repayment Cycle
    Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly
    Secured or
    Unsecured
    Secured
    Establishment Fees
    $125 - $1,190
    Monthly Fees
    $26 p/month
    Risk Fee
    $0 - $995
    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 - $10,000
    Interest Rate
    27.95% - 29.95%
    Comparison Rate
    44.50% - 46.50%
    Loan Term
    25 months
    Secured or
    Unsecured
    Unsecured
    Monthly Fees
    $26 p/month
    Repayment Cycle
    Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly
    Establishment Fees
    $13.50 - $950
    Risk Fee
    $0 - $325.50
    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
    16.95% - 29.95%
    Comparison Rate
    32.99% - 45.50%
    Loan Term
    25 - 36 months
    Secured or
    Unsecured
    Secured
    Monthly Fees
    $26 p/month
    Repayment Cycle
    Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly
    Establishment Fees
    $125 - $1,190
    Risk Fee
    $0 - $995
    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.

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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  • Easily apply for and manage your loan in-app
  • Make extra repayments, check your balance & more
  • Easy access to our customer service team
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    Shaan Johari Rated Jacaranda Finance 5 out of 5 stars
    Super easy and fast system, applying was seamless and money was instant!
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    Scott Milkauskas Rated Jacaranda Finance 5 out of 5 stars
    I found jacaranda after a few other places wouldn't even look at my application, there process was pretty quick, got a response almost immediately and a good deal! Can't ask for much more, would use again and recommend.
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    Jacaranda is always helpful, wonderful customer service every time. Contact is easy and quick.
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    Nathan Ross Rated Jacaranda Finance 5 out of 5 stars
    Brilliant service and quick action during application process the best there can be when it comes to quick loans.
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    Breeanne Pocock Rated Jacaranda Finance 4 out of 5 stars
    Jacaranda finance is definitely one of the smoothest and easiest places to apply for a loan. They make the process comfortable and with no hassle. Would recommend Jacaranda to any one !
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    It is easy to apply online, fast, reliable and they will try to help you as much as they can. I can recommend it to my friends and relatives. Thank you very much.
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    Kevin Kupke Rated Jacaranda Finance 3 out of 5 stars
    Good people to work with. Application was easy and straight forward. Could use different payment options, but still good options. Would use again.
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    Jacaranda finance were amazing they took into account all of my circumstances when other lenders wouldnt. They were easy to contact and keep me up to date at all stages of the easy process.
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FAQs

Learn more about how our loans work with answers to our most common questions.

In Australia, a small loan is a loan taken out to cover small- to medium-sized expenses. These loans allow you to borrow a lump sum to be repaid with interest over a specified loan term.

At Jacaranda Finance, our Personal Loan could be the small loan solution you need to manage those smaller but still significant expenses.

With our Personal Loan, you can borrow as little as $3,000, with loan terms starting from 25 months.

Fixed interest rates mean you can pay your loan off in a shorter period of time with more structured repayments, and you can pay extra if you want at no additional cost!

Whether you want to pay for flights, car repairs, or moving expenses upfront, a Jacaranda Personal Loan could be what you're looking for.

No. Payday loans typically offer amounts up to $2,000, with loan terms starting from 16 days to one year, which tend to be more expensive overall.

Jacaranda's small loans, on the other hand, start from $3,000 up to $25,000, with minimum loan terms of 25 months. Visit short-term loans for more information.

We review all applications, even those who have bad credit.

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.

This might impact your credit score.

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An establishment fee (or application fee) is the one-off, upfront fee a lender charges for submitting your application. It covers the costs of assessing your application and paying the staff to do so.

Our loan establishment fees range from $125 to $1,190 as of 2024. Please refer to our rates and fees page for more information.

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

Repayments on your loan are automatically set up to be deducted via direct debit from your bank account in line with your pay cycle.

You can view your repayments from either the Better Credit app or online portal and contact our friendly customer service team to request any changes that you need.

Download the app on the Google or Apple store today.

Read more: Personal Loan Repayments 101.

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.

You can easily get in touch online or via the Better Credit app. Jacaranda's customer service team is available to chat six days a week, and services are available online 24/7.

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