Why choose CommBank to fund your life's expenses?

Be prepared for whatever life holds

A variety of flexible loan options to suit your individual needs and financial goals.

Competitive personalised rates

Competitive rates based on your personal financial profile and history.

Peace of mind

Quick and easy 15 minute application and response within 60 seconds.

Helping over 100,000 Australians fund their unique goals and aspirations every year

Personal loans for life’s expenses

When life gets expensive, a CommBank Personal Loan can help.

A CommBank personal loan can help you:

  • Fund major life events: Weddings, baby, funerals
  • Buy that thing you’ve always dreamed of: Boat, bike, caravan, trailer
  • Cover unexpected bills: Fines, legal, vet

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Your life expenses journey

1. Set expectations

Have a clear idea of what you’re looking for. Consider your specific goals and expectations for the purchase.

2. Research

Shop around and select an option that suits your needs. Consider a variety of retailers, promotion periods etc.

3. Budget

Plan your budget carefully and consider all costs involved so you’re not caught off-guard (check how much you can borrow)

4. Apply & finance

Once you’ve found the right personal loan option for you, apply online, click ‘other’ as your loan purpose and select the most appropriate category

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Choose a personal loan that suits your needs

Fixed Rate Loan

Features
  • Fixed interest rate and repayments for the term of the loan
  • Make up to $1,000 in extra repayments per year without a fee1
  • Borrow from $4,000 to $50,000
Rates
  • Interest rates: 8.50% p.a.2 to 20.50% p.a. (comparison rate: 9.89% p.a. to 21.79% p.a.)
  • Representative rate: 16.00%3 p.a. (comparison rate: 17.32% p.a.)
Fees
  • $250 establishment fee
  • $15 monthly loan service fee
  • Other fees may apply, e.g. early repayment fee. See more

Variable Rate Loan

Features
  • Flexibility to make extra repayments without a fee
  • Redraw available funds through your redraw facility
  • Borrow from $4,000 to $50,000
Rates
  • Interest rates: 8.50%2 p.a. to 20.50% p.a. (comparison rate: 9.89% p.a. to 21.79% p.a.)
  • Representative rate: 16.00%3 p.a. (comparison rate: 17.32% p.a.)

Fees

  • $250 establishment fee
  • $15 monthly loan service fee
  • Other fees may apply, e.g. late payment fee. See more

Secured Personal Loan

Features
  • You can typically pay a lower rate by using your current car or the car you’re buying as security
  • Make up to $1,000 in extra repayments per year without a fee
  • Borrow from $4,000 to $100,000
Rates
  • Interest rates: 6.99%2 p.a. to 13.49% p.a. (comparison rate: 8.40% p.a. to 14.83% p.a.)
  • Representative rate: 8.99%3 p.a. (comparison rate: 10.38% p.a.)

Fees

  • $250 establishment fee
  • $15 monthly loan service fee
  • Other fees may apply, e.g. early repayment fee. See more

Are you eligible?

  • To be eligible to apply for a personal loan, you must:

    • Be at least 18 years old
    • Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian Permanent resident, or hold an eligible visa
    • Meet minimum income requirements
    • Be employed or have regular income
    • Have a good credit rating

    Find out more about personal loan eligibility

How to apply for a personal loan for life’s expenses

Apply online

Apply online. It will take about 15 minutes and we’ll ask you some details.

Response

After you submit, we’ll give you a response in 60 seconds.

Contract        

If approved, we’ll send you a contract to accept once you’re happy with the terms.

Verify

We may ask you for some additional documents.

Things you should know

  • This guide doesn’t consider your individual objectives, financial situation or needs. Before basing any decisions on this information please:

    • Consider its appropriateness to your circumstances.
    • Consider obtaining professional advice specific to your needs, including financial, taxation and legal advice.

    1 Additional repayments made on a Fixed Rate Loan are not available to be redrawn. View the Personal Loan Terms and Conditions.

    Your interest rate is based on a number of factors, including the information you provide and our assessment of your application. We'll confirm your interest rate in your loan offer document.

    Unsecured Fixed Rate Personal Loan interest rate ranges and the representative rate are set out below. Comparison rates and examples are based on a $30,000 unsecured fixed rate loan over five years:

    • Interest rates range from 8.50%2 p.a. to 20.50% p.a. (comparison rate from 9.89% p.a. to 21.79% p.a.). The estimated total amount payable including fees is between $38,080 and $49,341
    • The representative rate is 16.00%3 p.a. (17.32% p.a. comparison Rate), based on this representative rate the estimated total amount payable including fees is $44,923

    Unsecured Variable Rate Personal Loan interest rate ranges and the representative rate are set out below. Comparison rates and examples are based on a $30,000 unsecured variable rate loan over 5 years:

    • Interest rates range from 8.50%2 p.a. to 20.50% p.a. (comparison rate from 9.89% p.a. to 21.79% p.a.). The estimated total amount payable including fees is between $38,080 and $49,341
    • The representative rate is 16.00%3 p.a. (17.32% p.a. comparison Rate), based on this representative rate the estimated total amount payable including fees is $44,923

    Secured Personal Loan interest rate ranges and the representative rates are set out below. Comparison rates and examples are based on a $30,000 secured loan over 5 years:

    • Interest rates range from 6.99%2 p.a. to 13.49% p.a. (comparison rate from 8.40% p.a. to 14.83% p.a.). The estimated total amount payable including fees is between $36,784 and $42,558
    • The representative rate is 8.99%3 p.a. (10.38% p.a. comparison rate), based on this representative rate the estimated total amount payable including fees is $38,506

    2 Interest rates at the lower end of our range, for example 8.50%/8.50%/6.99% p.a. (comparison rate 9.89%/9.89%/8.40% p.a.), may be offered to customers with an excellent credit history.

    An excellent credit history is determined by, among other things, paying your bills and making loan repayments on or ahead of time, being disciplined with your credit applications, and not overextending yourself financially.

    Actions which can negatively impact your credit history include missing bill or loan repayments, defaulting on your credit facility, or making a large number of credit applications in a short period of time. You can find out more about how your credit score is calculated and tips for improving your credit score at our Credit Score Information Hub.

    3 At least half of our customers will receive the representative rate or lower. It may not be the actual rate you receive.

    Your interest rate may be different and is based on a number of factors, including your credit history, the information you provide and our assessment of your application. We'll confirm your interest rate upon submission of your application.

    WARNING: This comparison rate applies only to the example or examples given. Different amounts and terms will result in different comparison rates. Costs such as redraw fees or early repayment fees, and cost savings such as fee waivers, are not included in the comparison rate but may influence the cost of the loan.

    Applications for finance are subject to the Bank’s normal credit approval. View the Personal Loan Terms and Conditions. Full terms and conditions will be included in our loan offer. Fees and charges payable. Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124. Australian credit licence 234945.