We’re here to help our customers make the right loan choice. There are many different and sometimes confusing loan names used by various lenders, so we’d like to help you by clearing up the confusion.
When describing this loan, it’s easier to describe what a secured loan is first.
Basically, a secured loan is where the lender uses an asset of yours – such as a car, house or boat – as security. If you don’t pay back the loan, they have the right to take this asset. Pawnbroking is an example of a secured loan. With unsecured loans, however, no asset is required. This makes it a higher risk to the lender.
At Cash Converters, we offer four types of unsecured cash loans – a Cash Advance, a Small Personal Loan, a Medium Personal loan and a Line of Credit.
With our Cash Advance loan (available at participating stores only), you can borrow any amount from $50 to $2,000 with a default repayment term of 4 – 20 weeks. With our Small Personal loan, you can borrow any amount from $400 to $2,000 and the repayment period is 2 to 12 months. With our unsecured Medium Personal loan, you can borrow any amount from $2,050 to $5,000* with a repayment period of 4 to 24 months. With our Line of Credit, if you’re an existing Personal Finance customer you can borrow any amount from $400 to $10,000 with a repayment period of 18 months for up to $2,000 and 36 months for $2,001 and over.
You can apply for an unsecured Small and Medium Loan online or in-store, or apply for a Cash Advance from one of our participating stores.
Apply in-store or online
for up to $2,000 over a
2 to 12 month term.
Apply in-store or online for
between $2,050 and $5,000*
over a 4 to 24 month term.
If you’re an existing Personal Finance customer you can apply to access up to $10,000 and request a redraw from an approved credit limit. |
| Medium Loan | Small Loan | Cash Advance** | Line of Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loan Amount | $2,050 - $5,000* | $400 - $2,000 | $50 - $2,000 | $400 - $10,000 |
| Loan Term | 4 - 24 months | 2 - 12 months | 4 - 20 weeks | 18 months for up to $2,000 and 36 months for $2,001 or over |
| How do I apply? | Apply online or in-store | Apply online or in-store | Apply in-store only | Apply via My Loans or in-store |
| Method of Payment | Funds transferred to your bank within minutes once loan offer accepted | Funds transferred to your bank within minutes once loan offer accepted | Cash on the spot in-store | Funds transferred to your bank within minutes once loan offer accepted |
| Fees | $400 establishment fee* and 48% per annum | 20% establishment fee and 4% flat monthly fee | 20% establishment fee and 4% flat monthly fee | No establishment fee and 48% per annum |
| Apply Now | Apply Now | Find a store | More info | |
*Deposit into bank account up to a maximum of $4,600, due to the establishment fee being financed under MACC loan.
**Only available at participating stores.
Please see our Target Market Determination for more details.
| Medium Loan | Small Loan | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loan Amount | $2,050 - $5,000* | $400 - $2,000 | ||
| Loan Term | 4 - 24 months | 2 - 12 months | ||
| How do I apply? | Apply online or in-store | Apply online or in-store | ||
| Method of Payment | Funds transferred to your bank within minutes once loan offer accepted | Funds transferred to your bank within minutes once loan offer accepted | ||
| Fees | $400 establishment fee* and 48% per annum | 20% establishment fee and 4% flat monthly fee | ||
| Apply Now | Apply Now | |||
| Cash Advance** | Line of Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loan Amount | $50 - $2,000 | $400 - $10,000 | ||
| Loan Term | 4 - 20 weeks | 18 months for up to $2,000 and 36 months for $2,001 or over | ||
| How do I apply? | Apply in-store only | Apply via My Loans or in-store | ||
| Method of Payment | Cash on the spot in-store | Funds transferred to your bank within minutes once loan offer accepted | ||
| Fees | 20% establishment fee and 4% flat monthly fee | No establishment fee and 48% per annum | ||
| Find a store | More info | |||
*Deposit into bank account up to a maximum of $4,600, due to the establishment fee being financed under MACC loan.
**Only available at participating stores.
Please see our Target Market Determination for more details.
1. Apply
It takes less than 10 minutes to apply for a cash loan online using your computer, smartphone or tablet. You can also visit your local Cashies store to apply in person and chat to one of our friendly staff members.
2. Check and confirm
We'll valiate the information that you have submitted to make sure we’re lending you the right amount and it meets your needs.
3. Approval
If approved, the cash is transferred directly to your nominated bank account.
For more information view our Frequently Asked Questions.
1. I’m an Australian Resident
To apply for a Personal Loan, you need to be an Australian resident. Non-resident Australians can apply for a Cash Advance loan in-store.
2. I’m over the age of 18
To be eligible to apply for a Cash Loan, you must be over the age of 18 years old.
3. I’m not currently in bankruptcy or a Part 9 Debt Agreement
If you are currently in a Part 9 Debt Agreement or currently in bankruptcy we are unable to process your loan application. However, if you have previously been in a Part 9 Debt Agreement which has been successfully discharged, we will assess your application on your current situation.
4. What if I'm receiving Centrelink payments?
If you are receiving Centrelink payments you could qualify for a Cash Converters loan.
5. I have taken out two small loans* in the last 90 days, can I still apply?
If you have had two or more small loans within a 90 day period, you may still be eligible to apply based on affordability and your individual financial circumstances.
6. What if I have existing small loans?
If you have existing small loans you could still qualify for a Cash Converters loan, however your total repayments for all your small loans can’t be more than 10% of your net income.
*A small loan is a loan up to the value of $2,000 with a repayment period of 16 days to 1 year.
With our Cash Advance (available at participating stores only), you can borrow any amount from $50 to $2,000 with a repayment term of 4 – 20 weeks.
With our Small Loan, you can borrow any amount from $400 to $2,000 and the repayment period is 2 to 12 months.
With our Medium Loan, you can borrow any amount from $2,050 to $5,000* with a repayment period of 4 to 24 months.
With our Line of Credit, you can borrow any amount from $400 to $10,000 with a repayment period of 18 months for up to $2,000 and 36 months for $2,001 and over.
Although a good credit score will improve your chances of approval, we understand that people go through rough patches in life. That’s why our loans make getting on with life possible in a lot of circumstances. Even if your credit score isn’t as high as you would like, we can still consider your application and assess it based on your current financial circumstances, as we consider a variety of factors when approving a cash loan application.
Give us a call on 13 CASH (132 274).
Mon to Fri: 9:00am to 7:00pm AEST
Complete our online form and we'll get back to you shortly. Or, get in touch with your local store
Send us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can
We’re responsible lenders and we want to make sure our customers are at the heart of everything we do to help find the right cash solution to make life possible.
We'll take a close look at the information and documents you provide us - including details of why you need the cash loan and how much you need to borrow, plus things like 90 days of bank statements, any existing credit card debt, and a careful assessment of your living expenses.
We do all this to ensure your cash loan is suitable, and meets your specific needs and situation to help you get on with your life.
If you have any questions about your application and how we assess, talk to one of our personal finance team members
Our Cash Advance Loans incur a 20% establishment fee and a 4% monthly fee, based on the amount borrowed. For example, a small loan of $100 over 4 weeks has fees and charges totalling $24 (1 x $20 + 1 x $4), resulting in a total repayment of $124. Cash Advance Loans are only available in-store with a minimum loan term of 4 weeks. The minimum term is 4 weeks and a maximum of 20 weeks.
Our Small Personal Loans incur a 20% establishment fee and a 4% monthly fee, based on the amount borrowed. For example, a small loan of $1,000 over 9 months has fees and charges totalling $560 (1 x $200 + 9 x $40), resulting in a total repayment of $1,560. The minimum loan term is 2 months and a maximum of 12 months.
Our Medium Personal Loans incur a $400 establishment fee and interest at 48% per annum. For example, a medium loan of $3,000 repaid by monthly payments over 1 year would equate to a total amount payable of $4,348 (including a $400 establishment fee). The minimum loan term is 4 months and a maximum of 24 months.
Our Line of Credit product does not incur an establishment fee and interest is at 48% per annum. For example, a line of credit of $4,000 repaid by monthly payments over 3 years would equate to a total amount payable of $7,616. The maximum repayment term for a credit limit of up to $2,000 is 18 months; and the maximum repayment term for a credit limit over $2,000 is 36 months. This example has been calculated on a specified credit limit with the assumption that the debtor has drawn down the maximum amount of credit as agreed to under a contract.
Our loans are repayable in weekly, fortnightly or monthly instalments. Loans can be settled early with no penalty and fees will only be charged whilst there is an outstanding balance on the loan, hence early settlement will reduce the amount payable on the loan. Loans are subject to assessment criteria and suitability. An APR (Annual Percentage Rate) does not apply to our Cash Advance Loans or Small Personal Loans. The maximum APR on our Medium Personal Loan is 144.02% and the maximum APR on our Line of Credit is 48%. These calculations do not account for potential additional fees and charges, such as default charges, which may be incurred.
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