If you love flexibility, then the CUA Unsecured Personal Loan might be the one for you, as it offers borrowers the ability to choose their own repayment schedule, make free extra repayments and access to a redraw facility. With this loan, you also won't have to worry about any ongoing, exit or early payout fees.
The CUA fixed rate unsecured personal loan has a 9.89% fixed interest rate (10.14% comparison rate*) for a loan between $5,000 - $50,000 with a $175 application fee.
For this loan, you'll find yourself free of any ongoing fees, only needing to repay interest.
To help fit your repayments into your budget, you're able to choose between weekly, fortnightly or monthly repayments. Furthermore, you can choose to have your loan period be anywhere between 1-7 years.
There is no penalties for extra repayments, so if you come into some money down the line, you could pay off your loan a lot quicker and save on interest payments. But keep in mind that for any redraws of those extra repayments you make in-branch, a $200 minimum withdrawal amount applies.
You must be over 18 and an Australian permanent resident to be eligible for this loan. So, it could be a suitable option for anyone who fits that criteria, doesn't have assets to secure a loan against, and is looking for a competitive unsecured personal loan with flexible features and minimal fees.
Because this loan is unsecured, it does have a higher interest rate than a secured loan.
While extra repayments are allowed and are free, there is a minimum withdrawal amount of $200 to use the free redraw option in-branch, should you wish to access that cash at a later point in time.
Fixed
9.89% p.a. fixed
10.14% p.a.based on $30,000
over 5 years
$175.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$5,000.00
$50,000.00
1 Year
7 Years
Unsecured
Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly
yes
yes
$200 minimum withdrawal amount applies for redraws conducted in-branch.
none
I have a full-time secure government job earning good money. Got conditional approval but when consultant called to confirm everything, I was instantly declined. It was more of an interrogation than chat and his accent was so bad I had to ask him to repeat nearly everything! Waste of credit check which has now dropped my score!
Read full reviewI have a full-time secure government job earning good money. Got conditional approval but when consultant called to confirm everything, I was instantly declined. It was more of an interrogation than chat and his accent was so bad I had to ask him to repeat nearly everything! Waste of credit check which has now dropped my score!
The staff were polite and helpful. The product was explained in detail. The application process was smooth!
Read full reviewThe staff were polite and helpful. The product was explained in detail. The application process was smooth!
Great Competitive Rates and Features on CUA’s unsecured personal loan. 9.89% compared to others providing for 11.90- 14.90%. I bank with CBA but their personal loan was 11.90% and had less features such as no fee payout anytime, no monthly fees, free redraw on fixed loans. The process for applying for this loan was horrendous. Have dealt with the Big 4's subsidiaries such as Bankwest and in the past and I am used to speedy responses and great customer service. Loan approval should not take greater than 2 days! CUA takes 16 days! Cua was a surprise! A simple personal loan with great credit history took more than 2 weeks. Their lenders leave you in the dark on what is actually going on, and never ever call you back even though they say they will. Some statements about apps going to assessors and documents required. I furnished all docs as required within minutes of request. Then I was sent on a mystery wait for days. I think they just either have too much to do or don't bother to speed up the process whatsoever. In hindsight, i went back on the CUA website and they do not state a processing time for this very reason. Could take half a month or a month. Who knows? Only a CUA insider can tell us why they are so slow in processing simple personal loans. I have received a $1.2M home loan in under 2 days from CBA with less mucking around & less docs. They are hell nervous and risk averse in my perception. Due to the great rates, i was forced to bite the bullet and put up with this horrid service while the loan was processing. On certain instances the lender had no clue what he told me just a few days back that he would call me by a certain time and provide approval docs. 2 days post this appointment, i had to chase up yet again. Lender says again it is with the assessor not realising what he said last time. Quite unprofessional and under experienced lenders i think. If you are in no rush and willing to wait it out, then this may be just for you.
Read full reviewGreat Competitive Rates and Features on CUA’s unsecured personal loan. 9.89% compared to others providing for 11.90- 14.90%. I bank with CBA but their personal loan was 11.90% and had less features such as no fee payout anytime, no monthly fees, free redraw on fixed loans. The process for applying for this loan was horrendous. Have dealt with the Big 4's subsidiaries such as Bankwest and in the past and I am used to speedy responses and great customer service. Loan approval should not take greater than 2 days! CUA takes 16 days! Cua was a surprise! A simple personal loan with great credit history took more than 2 weeks. Their lenders leave you in the dark on what is actually going on, and never ever call you back even though they say they will. Some statements about apps going to assessors and documents required. I furnished all docs as required within minutes of request. Then I was sent on a mystery wait for days. I think they just either have too much to do or don't bother to speed up the process whatsoever. In hindsight, i went back on the CUA website and they do not state a processing time for this very reason. Could take half a month or a month. Who knows? Only a CUA insider can tell us why they are so slow in processing simple personal loans. I have received a $1.2M home loan in under 2 days from CBA with less mucking around & less docs. They are hell nervous and risk averse in my perception. Due to the great rates, i was forced to bite the bullet and put up with this horrid service while the loan was processing. On certain instances the lender had no clue what he told me just a few days back that he would call me by a certain time and provide approval docs. 2 days post this appointment, i had to chase up yet again. Lender says again it is with the assessor not realising what he said last time. Quite unprofessional and under experienced lenders i think. If you are in no rush and willing to wait it out, then this may be just for you.
Super low interest rates, always helpful and see the human side of the account not just the number.
Read full reviewSuper low interest rates, always helpful and see the human side of the account not just the number.
Friendly and efficient with good interest rates.
Read full reviewFriendly and efficient with good interest rates.
CUA is Australia's largest credit union and an alternative to the big banks, offering financial, health and insurance solutions to over 500,000 Aussies. As a mutual, it's run by members for members, and reinvests in making its service better for customers and supporting local communities. CUA is committed to helping members through life's big changes, so if you want to make a change for the better, check out CUA's range of home loans, personal loans, credit cards, savings accounts and more.
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