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Personal Loan FAQs
- Do I have to be a credit union member to take out a loan?
- How much can I borrow?
- How do I make repayments on the loan?
- How often will I receive information on my account?
- What security is required to take out a Personal Loan?
- What happens if I get sick, have an accident or lose my job?
- Do I need to take out insurance?
- Is a redraw facility available?
Do I have to be a credit union member to take out a loan?
The Credit Union is a mutual financial services organisation and as such is owned by its members, each one of whom is a shareholder. Therefore you must be a member of the Credit Union to have a loan. Learn more about becoming a member. ^
How much can I borrow?
The minimum amount you can borrow is $5,000; for a Personal Loan (secured or unsecured). You may wish to consider a credit card for smaller amounts. The maximum amount you can borrow is $30,000 with an unsecured loan, although this will depend upon your circumstances. Secured loans are dependent upon the security offered. In all circumstances our personal loans are limited by your ability to meet your repayments. Calculate how much you could borrow. ^
How do I make repayments on the loan?
You can arrange to make your loan repayments either by payroll deduction, direct debit from your savings or transaction account, Internet or telephone banking transfer, at any of our branches or by a direct debit from another financial institution. ^
How often will I receive information on my account?
Statements are produced six monthly or more frequently on request. Duplicate statements can be requested at anytime from our office. Account information also available through our Internet and Phone banking services. ^
What security is required to take out a Personal Loan?
The security required will depend upon your individual circumstances. Examples of the type of security we may require are a mortgage over property and a Bill of Sale over an asset such as a motor vehicle. A fee is payable where this is required. ^
What happens if I get sick, have an accident or lose my job?
The best way to obtain peace of mind that your repayment obligations will be met in the case of accident, illness or involuntary unemployment is to take out insurance. Learn more about our Loan Repayment Insurance. ^
Do I need to take out insurance?
It is recommended that you take out insurance on your loan, although it is not compulsory it is designed to cover your lending obligations in the case of sickness, accident or involuntary unemployment. Although you do not have to purchase your insurance through us, we do offer a range of insurance policies. Learn more about our Loan Repayment Insurance. ^
Is a redraw facility available?
The Credit Union gives you the option of making extra repayments on your loan and then having the flexibility of being able to redraw on these extra repayments. You need to have your loan in advance by at least $500 and the minmum redraw is $500. This facility is free of charge and allows you to park extra funds on your loan, thus saving you interest and then redrawing them as required. ^
More Information
- Why choose an SCU personal loan?
- Interest rates and charges
- Protect yourself with Loan Repayment Insurance
- Read our budgeting tips
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| SCU | 11.29% pa |
| Westpac | 13.71% pa |
| St. George | 16.45% pa |
* Based on a secured Personal Loan. Information was sourced from each financial institutions website on 14 April 2011 and is subject to change. Terms & conditions and fees & charges apply. Comparison rate based on a $30,000 loan over a term of 5 years. WARNING This comparison rate is true only for the example given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate.
