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As the nation's capital, it's no surprise that Canberra is a bustling city with plenty to do and see. While the average income in the capital city is higher than the rest of Australia, so too can be the cost of living.
If you're in Canberra and are in need of a financial boost, whether for car repairs, home improvements, or anything in between, look to Jacaranda Finance.
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2,660+ Reviews
Word of Mouth
880+ Reviews
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1,810+ Reviews
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900+ Reviews
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Canberra Loan Details
| Loan Amounts: | $2,100 to $25,000 |
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| Loan Terms: | 9 months to 48 months |
| Loan Type: | Secured and unsecured |
| Rate type: | Fixed |
| Repayment Options: | Weekly, fortnightly or monthly |
| No Early Payout or Exit Fees: | Customers who pay their loan out early do not incur any additional fees or charges for doing so. Fixed fees that have already been incurred are due and payable. |
This is not an offer for credit. The amount you can borrow as well as the rate you receive may vary once you complete an application and all relevant details are captured and verified. Credit criteria and terms and conditions apply. Example tables and calculators 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.
THE LOAN PROCESS
How does the application process work?
1. Submit your application
This is done 100% online and it’s fast and simple. If you’re fast with your fingers it could take as little as 5-12 minutes1 to complete, but it could take longer depending on a number of factors such as how fast you are at typing or if you have all the required information on hand.
Alternatively, if you like to take things slow, fill in the application at your own pace from anywhere in Australia on any device as long as you have the internet.
2. We’ll do a credit assessment
For most customers, we verify the information you provide us and get back to you with an outcome on your application on the same day2 during normal business hours. If you pass the credit assessment and we can assist you, we’ll send a loan offer for you to review.
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.
3. Review your loan offer
Once you have been approved and have accepted our offer by signing your digital contract, we automatically attempt to release the money to your bank account. Most customers have a New Payments Platform (NPP) bank account and receive the money in their bank account within 60 seconds.3
You must have an NPP-enabled bank account. For customers without an NPP-enabled bank account (or the instant payment fails), the money will be available overnight on weekdays and overnight the following business day if approved on a weekend or public holiday.
6 things to do in Canberra
Wether it's exploring the abundance of wildlife on offer, there's no shortage of things to do in the nation's capital. If you're taking a day trip, a long holiday, or are a local yourself, check out our list of what to get up to in Canberra.
National Gallery of Australia
Home to the largest collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art in the world, the National Gallery of Australia is a must-visit. Their collection also includes contemporary artworks by Yayoi Kusama as well as the classics by Van Gogh and Rembrandt. Be sure to check out the Sculpture Garden against the backdrop of Lake Burley Griffin.
Australian War Memorial
One of the top attractions in Canberra, the Australian War Memorial commemorates the sacrifice of Australians who have died in war, as well as those who continue to serve. Here, you can explore the Commemorative Courtyard and place a poppy on the Roll of Honour to pay your respects.Â
Hot Air Balloon Ride
Soak up the views of the Canberra skyline with a hot air balloon ride. We recommend checking out the award-winning Balloon Aloft for the ultimate experience – at the end of each flight, they celebrate with champagne at the Hyatt Hotel.
Questacon
Bustling with interactive exhibits and shows, Questacon — The National Science and Technology Centre — is a hit with kids and science enthusiasts alike. Highlights include experiencing the sensation of an earthquake, a mechanical humanoid, and a 20-foot slide to free-fall down through.
Australian Parliament House
Get a glimpse of democracy in action with a visit to the Australian Parliament House. Alongside guided tours and a viewing of Question Time, you can also explore the building's historical treasures and contemporary artworks.
Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
Don't miss the chance to spot native Aussie animals at the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, a 40-minute drive from the city. There's walking trails, ranger-guided activities, and a sanctuary of ponds and weirs to explore. If you want to stay longer, you can book accommodation at one of the historic homesteads.
Average income in Canberra
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Annual Income |
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$128,885 |
$92,029.60 |
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Average of Canberra |
Average of Australia |
Cost of living in Canberra
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Monthly Cost of Living (incl rent) |
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$3,249.72 |
$8,050.54 |
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Average cost of living for a single person in Canberra |
Average cost of living for a family of four in Canberra |
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$3,251.12 |
$8,163.10 |
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Average cost of living for a single person in Australia |
Average cost of living for a family of four in Australia |
Source:Â Numbeo (2022)
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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Am I eligible for a Jacaranda 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
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Canberra Personal Loan FAQs
Want to learn more about our personal loans and how they work? Find out all the answers to our most common questions here.
Jacaranda Finance is a 100% online lender, meaning we offer loans Australia-wide. Whether you're searching for personal loans in Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, or anywhere in between, you can apply for a fast online loan with us today.
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.
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.
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.
Provided you are meeting your minimum contractual repayments, you can change the date of your direct debit payments, make extra repayments, change your bank account details and more from either the FastMoney app or online portal.
Download the app on the Google or Apple store today.
Read more: Personal Loan Repayments 101.
We are dedicated to providing you with finance when you need it, which is why we're open on Saturdays! We could provide you with a loan if you apply during our business hours on the weekend:
- Monday - Thursday: 8.00 am - 5.00 pm
- Friday: 8.00 am - 4.00 pm
- Saturday: 8.00 am - 12.00 pm
- Sunday: Office Closed
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.
Anyone unsatisfied with their loan for any reason can return the principal funds, including any payments made to third parties on your behalf, within a 48-hour cooling-off period and cancel their loan4.
If you purchased a vehicle or other item with your loan, Jacaranda does not require the seller to cancel the sale or release the funds back to you. Returning your purchase to the dealer, to the seller or to Jacaranda Finance doesn't qualify as a loan cancellation. The loan is only cancelled once the funds have been received and have cleared within the Jacaranda Finance bank account.
A loan with Jacaranda Finance is a flexible option you can use to pay for some of life's biggest expenses: planned or unexpected.
Here are some of the most common reasons our customers take out a loan:
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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.
