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A personal loan for debt consolidation

Juggling multiple debts can be stressful. Whereas consolidating your debt with an ANZ Personal Loan may make it easier for you to manage your debt and pay it off sooner. We explain how debt consolidation typically works and what you should consider before going down this path.

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Make it happen with an ANZ Personal Loan

$250 cashback + $150 Loan Approval Fee Waiverdisclaimer

Whether it’s new wheels, a home reno or a dream holiday, an ANZ Personal Loan can help make it happen.

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How debt consolidation with a personal loan works

 

If you have multiple debts with various providers – such as loan, credit card and store card debt – you might find yourself juggling several repayments with different due dates, interest rates and fees for each debt.

And if you’re only making the minimum repayments on some of those debts, then the interest you pay could end up costing you a lot more than the original purchase or loan amount.

Debt consolidation is when you roll that existing debt into one easy-to-manage personal loan – giving you just one set of regular repayments to make.

Your goal should be to pay less in fees and charges and get a lower overall interest rate. Plus, you’ll have a clearer timeline for when you aim to be debt-free.

Reasons for considering debt consolidation

 

You’re looking for a simpler way to manage and pay off your existing debts and hope to get a lower overall interest rate

You have multiple debts with different rates, fees and due dates and keeping track of them all is stressful

You’re struggling to make repayments for the different debts that you owe – and you need to act

Benefits of consolidating debt

Here’s how a personal loan for debt consolidation may benefit you:

  • With just one loan to repay, it may be easier for you to manage and keep on top of your repayments
  • Ideally, the interest rate on your new loan will be lower than the rates on your existing debts, saving you money in the long run. If the rate isn’t lower, then pause and consider your options
  • Most personal loans give you a set repayment plan with a loan end-date, which means you’ll have a clear timeline for when you aim to be debt-free
  • If you choose a fixed-rate loan, then you’ll know exactly how much your repayments will be from day one. Your repayment amount will not change during the lifetime of the loan
  • Unlike credit cards, you can choose a loan term that works for you, such as one to seven years. Please note that switching to a longer-term loan may lower your monthly repayments, but the overall cost of the loan could be higher. This is because you’ll be paying interest over a longer period
  • Having one loan may make it easier for you to maintain a good repayment record.

Why choose an ANZ Personal Loan for debt consolidation

 

Borrow up to $50,000

Borrow a specific amount between $5,000 and $50,000 (subject to approval).

Greater flexibility

Choose a loan term from 1 to 7 years, with weekly, fortnightly, or monthly repayment options.

Personalised rates

Get a personalised interest rate with an ANZ Fixed Rate Loan or an ANZ Variable Rate Loan based on your credit history.

No assets needed

ANZ Personal Loans are unsecured, which means you don’t have to provide an asset, such as your car, as security.

Same-day cash

Get same-day cash when you apply and are approved in-branch by midday, Monday to Friday.disclaimer Deposited into your existing ANZ everyday account.

   

No early repayment fees

No penalties for making extra repayments or paying off your loan early with an ANZ Variable Rate Loan. Plus, redraw available if you’re ahead on payments.

   

Repayment certainty

Know what your repayments will be and protect yourself from interest rate movements for the life of the loan with an ANZ Fixed Rate Loan.

   

Online convenience

Track your balance and make repayments 24/7 with ANZ Internet Banking or via the ANZ App.disclaimer

   

How to get a personal loan with us

Estimate your personalised interest rate

We tailor our interest rates based on our assessment of your credit score. With a better credit score, you could enjoy one of our lower interest rates.disclaimer This tool will also help you estimate your repayments if you consolidate your debt using an ANZ Personal Loan.

Estimate your repayments

Calculate how much you could borrow

Get an indication of how much you may be able to borrow based on your income and expenses. Please note this is an estimate only and your full borrowing amount will only be made available in your Letter of Offer.

Estimate your borrowing power

Choose a personal loan that works for you

If you want your loan repayments to stay the same – even if interest rates change – then an ANZ Fixed Rate Loan could be for you.

If you're looking for flexibility – such as paying off your loan sooner with no exit fees – then an ANZ Variable Rate Loan could be for you.

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Check your eligibility

To be eligible for an ANZ Personal Loan you must:

  • be at least 18 years old;
  • earn a minimum of $15,000 per annum; and
  • be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a valid visa.

Read up on the eligibility criteria and documentation we’ll need for each type of loan.

Know what you owe

Make sure you have a clear understanding of your debt.

Write down how much you owe, what interest rates you’re being charged and how much you’re currently repaying. And don’t forget to factor in any additional fees for paying off your debt early.

Your goal should be to pay less in fees and charges and get a lower overall interest rate when you consolidate your debts with a personal loan.

Apply for a personal loan

Here's what you need to apply:

  • details of your income, expenses, assets and liabilities
  • your driver's licence, ANZ Account Number or Customer Registration Number (if you have them)

If you're new to ANZ, you'll need any two of your Australian driver's licence, Medicare card, Australian passport, or Australian visa.

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Be careful of who you deal with

Be cautious of financial providers that try to rush through a debt consolidation agreement, make unrealistic promises or ask you to sign blank documents.

Before entering into an agreement, make sure that the lender is registered with the Australian Securities Investment Commission (ASIC) Professional Registers. If they are not registered, it means they are not licensed to provide financial advice.

Also, make sure that the lender is a member of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA). AFCA membership means you can make a complaint against the lender if required and get free, independent dispute resolution.

All major Australian financial providers, such as ANZ, are registered with ASIC and are members of AFCA.

Personal loan calculators for debt consolidation

The borrowing calculator and repayments calculator provide estimates only and are based on the accuracy of the information provided. They do not constitute any quote, loan approval, agreement, offer or acceptance of credit by ANZ or advice.

   

Choose a personal loan that works for you

I need stability 

ANZ Fixed Rate Loan

Borrow $5,000 to $50,000 over 1 to 7 years. 

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Features

  • Certainty your repayments won’t change even if rates increase as you’ve locked in a fixed interest rate

Things to consider

  • Early repayment charges may apply if you make early or extra repayments, repay your loan early or increase your loan amountdisclaimer
  • No access to extra money paid (redraw)

Apply for fixed

The interest rate range shows the minimum and maximum rate that may apply. Your interest rate will be confirmed in your Letter of Offer (if approved).

I need stability 

ANZ Variable Rate Loan

Borrow $5,000 to $50,000 over 1 to 7 years.

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Features

  • Ability to make early or extra repayments, or repay your loan early, without additional costs
  • Flexibility to increase your loan (subject to credit assessment)
  • Access to extra money paid (redraw)disclaimer

Things to consider

  • Your interest rate and repayments may increase or decrease during the term

Apply for variable

The interest rate range shows the minimum and maximum rate that may apply. Your interest rate will be confirmed in your Letter of Offer (if approved).

Fees explained

Loan approval fee

$150

Loan administration charge

$10 per month, debited every three months until the loan is closed in ANZ systems.

Late payment fee

$20 will be charged if your repayment is 5 days late or more. A further $20 will be charged monthly until repayments are up to date.

Early repayment charges (fixed rate loans only)

You may incur an Early Repayment Cost, which may be significant, if you make early or additional payments. See Early Repayment Costs (PDF) and Consumer Lending Terms and Conditions booklet (PDF).

   

Your questions answered

Offer

To be eligible for the $150 Loan Approval Fee waiver and $250 cashback offer, a customer must:

(a) Apply for a new ANZ Personal Loan , or apply for an increase to their current ANZ Personal Loan.

(b) Apply between October 16 2024 and 31 January 2025.

(c) Draw down funds.

If a customer closes their ANZ Personal Loan account or nominated transaction account before the cashback payment is paid, they will be ineligible for the $250 cashback.


Customers can apply in branch, over the phone or online. For joint applications, customers must apply in branch.

The cashback amount will be paid into the transaction account in which the loan funds are disbursed within 120 days from the date of draw down.

If we do not have details for an appropriate account, the customer will be contacted via an outbound call.

General

ANZ Fixed Rate Personal Loans and ANZ Variable Rate Personal Loans are unsecured. This means you do not have to use an asset like your car or home as security to get a loan.

  

If you have an ANZ Variable Rate Personal Loan, you can pay off your loan early by making early or extra repayments without additional costs. This could help you to save on the interest you pay over the life of the loan. 

With an ANZ Fixed Rate Personal Loan, early repayment fees and charges, which may be significant, may apply if you make early or additional repayments or repay your loan early. Refer to Early Repayment Charges (PDF) and  ANZ Consumer Lending Terms and Conditions booklet (PDF).

  

ANZ Fixed Rate Personal Loan

An ANZ Fixed Rate Personal Loan gives you the certainty of fixed repayments for the term of your loan. This means if interest rates increase your repayments stay the same.

However, if you're looking to pay off your loan early, make extra repayments or increase your loan amount, early repayment fees and charges may apply. See Early Repayment Charges (PDF) and ANZ Consumer Lending Terms and Conditions booklet (PDF) for further information. You also do not have access to any early repayments made to the loan.

ANZ Variable Rate Personal Loan

With an ANZ Variable Rate Personal Loan, your interest rate may increase or decrease during the loan term, and so may your repayments. You can make early or extra repayments to pay off the loan faster (and save on interest charges), and redraw any extra money you’ve paid on your loan, without additional costs.

  

ANZ Fixed Rate Personal Loan

rates and fees

Loan Approval Fee

$150

Loan Administration Charge

$10 per month, debited every three months until the loan is closed in ANZ systems.

Early repayment charges

Early Repayment Costs may apply if you make early or additional repayments, see Early Repayment Charges (PDF) and ANZ Consumer Lending Terms and Conditions booklet (PDF) for further information.

Late Repayment Fee

$20 will be charged if your repayment is five days late or more. A further $20 will be charged monthly until repayments are up to date

 

ANZ Variable Rate Personal Loan

rates and fees

Loan Approval Fee

$150

Loan Administration Charge

$10 per month, debited every three months until the loan is closed in ANZ systems.

Early repayment charges

Not applicable.

Late Repayment Fee

$20 will be charged if your repayment is five days late or more. A further $20 will be charged monthly until repayments are up to date
   

Applying for a personal loan

Yes, you can apply but your application for an ANZ Personal Loan will be subject to ANZ’s credit assessment criteria.

Your liabilities and other financial commitments, such as an existing personal loan with another lender, will be taken into account when we assess your application for an ANZ Personal Loan.

  

You'll need to provide information on:

  • your income amount and frequency
  • your assets
  • what existing financial commitments you have with ANZ and other financial institutions, such as personal loans, home loans or credit cards
  • your expenses, such as how much you spend on gas, electricity, insurances, food, transport and lifestyle expenses

We ask for this information so that we can verify your financial circumstances and assess your ability to repay an ANZ Personal Loan without substantial hardship. You can explore which ANZ Personal Loan may suit your needs by using our tools and calculators. 

  

If you’re not a permanent Australian resident, you may still be eligible to apply for an ANZ personal loan. You will be required to meet specific visa and income verification requirements. Valid visas include a range of working visas and business visas.  

Working visas

Includes all temporary visa subclasses that allow an individual to work in Australia. This typically includes holders of skilled category visas but can also include some family category visas.

Working holiday visas are not acceptable.

Business visas

Includes all temporary/provisional business visa subclasses that allow business people to establish or manage a new or existing business or invest in Australia. This generally includes holders of business owner, senior executive or investor category visas.

For more details please visit an ANZ branch or call 1800 339 410 to discuss your application. You can also find out what a particular visa entitles the holder to by visiting Department of Home Affairs website.

  

You don’t have to pay stamp duty on any of our personal loans.

But if you’re buying a car, you may need to pay stamp duty to the state or territory government to register it and to transfer its registration. The amount of stamp duty varies between states and territories, and also depending on the type of vehicle.

Remember that this money doesn’t go to us, but to the relevant state or territory government.

  

Important information

Any information provided is general in nature and does not take into account your personal needs, financial circumstances or objectives and you should consider whether it is appropriate for you. ANZ recommends you read the applicable Terms and Conditions booklets and the ANZ Financial Services Guide (PDF) before deciding whether to acquire, or continue to hold, a particular product.

All applications for credit are subject to ANZ’s credit assessment criteria. Terms and conditions are available on application. Fees and charges apply. Australian credit licence number 234527.

This offer is available for a limited time to customers who apply for a new or increase their existing ANZ Personal Loan between 16 October 2024 and 31 January 2025. This offer may be withdrawn or changed at any time without notice. The loan must be approved, and the funds drawn down to be eligible for the offer. The cashback payment will be paid within 120 days of drawdown into the transaction account which the loan funds are disbursed into. The transaction account must be in the same name as the loan account. For joint applications, only one cashback payment will be paid in total for the application and will be paid to the first listed applicant. For joint applications, the account for funds disbursements must include the name of the first listed applicant. Applications for a joint ANZ Personal Loan or an increase of a joint ANZ Personal Loan may only be made in branch. If a customer closes their ANZ Personal Loan account or transaction account before the cashback payment is paid, they will become ineligible for the cashback payment. Applications for credit are subject to ANZ’s eligibility and credit assessment criteria. If you have any questions about the tax treatment of the cashback offer, please discuss with a tax agent or the Australian Tax Office.

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Applications must be submitted at an ANZ branch, and approved before noon Monday to Friday (AEST), and customers must have approved funds deposited into an existing ANZ everyday account. For a full list of eligible ANZ everyday accounts, please contact us on 1800 801 485 between 8am to 6pm (AEST) weekdays.

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The ANZ App is provided by Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) ABN 11 005 357 522. Super, Shares and Insurance (if available) are not provided by ANZ but entities which are not banks. ANZ does not guarantee them. This information is general in nature only and does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. ANZ recommends that you read the ANZ App Terms and Conditions available here for iOS (PDF) and here for Android (PDF) and consider if this service is appropriate to you prior to making a decision to acquire or use the ANZ App.

ANZ App for Android is only available on Google Play™. ANZ App for iPhone is only available from the App Store.

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We tailor your interest rate based on our assessment of your credit score. Where you have demonstrated good credit based behaviour, such as not opening too many credit products or making repayments on time for your other credit products, this will be reflected in your credit score and you may be offered a rate in the lower end of our range. Where your credit history isn’t as long, or as good, or you have made many applications in a short period of time, this may negatively impact your credit score and you may be offered a rate at the higher end of the range.

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Interest rates as at  and are subject to change. These interest rates may be withdrawn or changed at any time without notice and may not be available in conjunction with any other offers, packages, or promotions.

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These comparison rates are based on a $30,000 Personal Loan for a five year term. The rates are applicable for unsecured loans only. 

WARNING: These comparison rates are true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in different comparison rates.

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Fixed rate personal loans aren’t for everyone and early repayment fees and charges, which may be significant, may apply if you make early or additional repayments or repay your loan early. Refer to Early Repayment Charges (PDF) and ANZ Consumer Lending Terms and Conditions booklet (PDF).

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Terms and Conditions and eligibility criteria apply to ANZ Redraw. For further information on ANZ Redraw please refer to the ANZ Consumer Lending Terms and Conditions (PDF).

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