Don’t get stung by high personal loan rates

By Polly Fleeting ·
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Many Aussie personal loan lenders have slashed rates over the last 12 months, with many hitting all-time lows. But the truth is, some rates remain stubbornly high, which means that you could be missing out on a great deal by not shopping around.

According to the Mozo database, the lowest unsecured personal loan variable rate for low-risk customers sits at 4.15% p.a. (5.09% p.a. comparison rate*) while the highest rate skyrockets to 16.00% p.a. (16.31% p.a. comparison rate*). That’s a massive 11.85% difference!

You may be asking yourself, with the curveball of COVID-19 is it still possible to get your hands on one of these low interest personal loans? If you have a solid credit history and a steady income, then the answer is yes! 

So if you need a hand to start your search for a killer personal loan to avoid paying too much in interest, we are here to help. Scroll down for some of the top low interest personal loan options right now.

LOW RATE PERSONAL LOANS OCTOBER 2021 - rates updated daily

Search promoted personal loans below or do a full Mozo database search. Advertiser disclosure.
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    Mozo Experts Choice 2021
    Personal Loan

    Unsecured, Fixed

    interest rate
    comparison rate
    Monthly repayment
    4.99% p.a.to 19.99% p.a.
    4.99% p.a.to 19.99% p.a.based on $30,000
    over 5 years

    Excellent credit score needed to obtain this rate. Enjoy no-fuss personal loans of up to $30,000 with Alex Bank. No hidden early repayment penalties. Terms from 6 months to 5 years. Convenient, 100% online approval. Must be over 18 to be eligible (other eligibility criteria may apply). Winner of Mozo's Experts Choice Best New Loan Product award 2021^.

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  • Hot DealA special low rate starting from 5.45% (6.07% comparison rate)
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    Mozo Experts Choice 2021
    Low Rate Personal Loan (Fixed, Unsecured)

    Excellent Credit

    interest rate
    comparison rate
    Monthly repayment
    5.45% p.a.to 8.48% p.a.
    6.07% p.a.to 8.84% p.a.based on $30,000
    over 5 years

    OurMoneyMarket offer competitive low rates for borrowers with excellent credit on loans up to $75,000, plus free extra repayments and fee-free redraw facility. Winner of Mozo's Experts Choice Unsecured Personal Loan 2021 award^.

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    Personal Loan

    Unsecured, Fixed, Excellent Credit

    interest rate
    comparison rate
    Monthly repayment
    6.39% p.a.to 7.49% p.a.
    6.39% p.a.to 8.19% p.a.based on $30,000
    over 5 years

    With low rates for borrowers with excellent credit, a quick 1 minute rate estimate and simple online application, there’s a lot to love about this loan! You’ll not only benefit from no exit fees, there are also no early repayment fees. You could qualify by simply earning above $25,000 and you’ll be on the way to start spending (other eligibility criteria may apply).

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    Unsecured Personal Loan

    Fixed

    interest rate
    comparison rate
    Monthly repayment
    5.35% p.a.to 19.09% p.a.
    6.14% p.a.to 19.99% p.a.based on $30,000
    over 5 years

    Fast, easy and 100% online, this is a low cost loan with no ongoing fees or extra repayment penalties. It's perfect for savvy borrowers with great credit. If you’re over 18 and earn above $30,000, you could qualify (other eligibility criteria may apply).

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    Personal Loan

    Variable, Unsecured

    interest rate
    comparison rate
    Monthly repayment
    5.75% p.a.to 25.99% p.a.
    6.47% p.a.to 29.2% p.a.based on $30,000
    over 5 years

    Get a personalised rate quote in just 2 minutes, apply in just 7 minutes. Lower rates for better credit. Money transferred to your account in 24 hours. No exit or early repayment fees. Borrow up to $50,000.

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    Unsecured Personal Loan

    Excellent Credit, Fixed

    interest rate
    comparison rate
    Monthly repayment
    5.95% p.a.to 10.49% p.a.
    5.95% p.a.to 12.83% p.a.based on $10,000
    over 3 years

    Be rewarded for your good credit history with low rates. No ongoing fees. Pay off your loan with no early repayment penalties. Apply online and get a quote in minutes

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  • Hot DealRefinance your existing Big 4 personal loan to a NOW Finance No Fee Personal Loan by Dec 31 to receive a $200 Westfield gift card (T&Cs apply).
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    Mozo Experts Choice 2021
    No Fee Unsecured Personal Loan

    Fixed

    interest rate
    comparison rate
    Monthly repayment
    5.95% p.a.to 17.95% p.a.
    5.95% p.a.to 17.95% p.a.based on $30,000
    over 5 years

    Borrow up to $50,000 unsecured from the only lender with no fees and none of the bank. Perfect if you earn more than $22,100 p.a. and have good to excellent credit. Winner of Mozo’s Experts Choice Unsecured Personal Loan 2021 award.^

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    Personal Loan

    Fixed, Unsecured

    interest rate
    comparison rate
    Monthly repayment
    6.99% p.a.to 18.99% p.a.
    7.91% p.a.to 19.83% p.a.based on $30,000
    over 5 years

    Borrow from $5,000 to $55,000 with a 1 - 7 year flexible loan term with NAB. Get competitive low rates for excellent credit. Enjoy no fees for extra repayments and no early exit fees. NAB accepts documents online so you can get your funds fast.

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    Standard Personal Loan

    Fixed, Unsecured

    interest rate
    comparison rate
    Monthly repayment
    7.99% p.a.
    8.62% p.a.based on $30,000
    over 5 years

    Heritage Bank discounted rates for borrowers with excellent credit. Available loans starting from $5,000 to $25,000. Your choice of loan terms up to five years. Extra repayments allowed, but may incur fees.

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    Mozo Experts Choice 2021
    Low Rate Personal Loan (Fixed, Unsecured)

    Very Good Credit

    interest rate
    comparison rate
    Monthly repayment
    8.49% p.a.to 11.19% p.a.
    8.85% p.a.to 11.56% p.a.based on $30,000
    over 5 years

    Competitive low rates on loans up to $75,000 for excellent credit. Free extra repayments. Fee-free redraw facility. Winner of Mozo's Experts Choice Unsecured Personal Loan 2021 award^.

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* WARNING: The Comparison Rate combines the lender's interest rate, fees and charges into a single rate to show the true cost of a personal loan. The comparison rates displayed are calculated based on a loan of $30,000 for a term of 5 years or a loan of $10,000 for a term of 3 years as indicated, based on monthly principal and interest repayments, on a secured basis for secured loans and an unsecured basis for unsecured loans. 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.

^See information about the Mozo Experts Choice Personal Loan Awards

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