Car Finance Australian Capital Territory
Have you been looking for car loan options in ACT? Let Savvy help you with personalised low rate car loan options today.
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Do you want faster, simpler car finance in the Australian Capital Territory? Would you like to compare more car loan lenders and rates from all over the country?
Savvy offers competitive car loans in ACT, including Canberra and other regional areas. We work with over 25 reputable lenders specialised in car finance for personal and business use including people with bad credit rating. Find out your monthly repayments, car loan interest rates and get pre-approved with us today and drive your car with a better deal.
Competitive fixed interest rates
Flexible loan amount from $5,000
Weekly, fortnightly or monthly repayments
No early termination fees
Secured against value of your car
Self-employed
100% finance available
Anywhere in ACT
Our range of car loan options to suit all your needs
These are one of the most straightforward ways to finance a car. You can borrow up to 100% of the vehicle’s price or use a deposit or a balloon payment with a car loan.
Chattel mortgages are business finance product and you’ll need to use your car for work at least half the time if you use one. It offers some excellent tax and GST advantages for business owners.
With car lease, the lender retains ownership until the term ends, when you get to choose whether or not to own the car or hand it back. Terms run up to five years and the entire business portion of both interest and repayments is tax-deductible.
These are a finance option for business borrowers who are short on up-to-date financials. These loans come with higher rates and fees, but open doors for those who otherwise don’t fit traditional lending criteria.
If you have a bad credit and looking for a car loan, bad credit car loan can be a suitable option. We pride ourselves on delivering results, getting you approved for your bad credit car loan and helping you fix up your credit rating all at the same time.
You may consider refinancing your existing car loan for cheaper repayments. We can help comparing your options from over 25 lenders and can save you money on refinancing your existing car loan.
Why choose Savvy for your car loan?
National coverage
We offer car loan deals from over 25 lenders in ACT and beyond, whether you live in Canberra or regional areas.
Get expert help
Don’t go it alone – you can get help with applications and qualify for car finance quicker with a Savvy consultant.
Reputable lenders
Savvy partners only with fully licenced, specialist lenders in the automotive field to bring you fairer car finance offers.
What our customers say about their finance experience
Savvy is rated 4.8 for customer satisfaction by 5027 customers.
How to quality for a car loan?
Check your eligibility
You’ll need to show proof that you’re at least 18, have a permanent address and are an Australian citizen or resident – although, you can still qualify for car finance in the ACT on some temporary visas.
Lenders will ask for ID in the form of a driving licence or passport, for instance.
Some loan providers will also need to see your Medicare card and a recent utility bill.
Your credit score
The lender will check your credit report. Any past late payments or defaults will work against you on two fronts when applying for a car loan: they’ll affect the interest rate you’re offered and, in more severe cases, could see your application rejected altogether.
When that happens, you can switch your focus to lenders who consider applications for bad credit car finance from borrowers in the Australian Capital Territory.
Your employment history
When you fill out your application form, you’ll be asked for details about your job and income, plus any regular expenses you need to pay. You’ll need to supply copies of payslips and bank statements.
If you’re self-employed, the lender will need to see at least a couple of years’ worth of accounts and tax returns to verify your income.
Your assets and liabilities
If you have any assets and liabilities, such as additional vehicles, property, or shares, the lender will ask for mortgage statements and details of ownership.
If you have other borrowing, like credit cards and personal loans, you’ll also need to show statements for those.
Your car details
If you’re applying for a secured car loan, the lender will need details about the vehicle you intend to buy, and they will stipulate minimum insurance requirements.
Before they settle the loan – typically by paying the vendor directly, you’ll need to provide an invoice for your purchase.
Some of your car loan questions answered
Our car loans come with flexible loan term ranging from one to seven years.
Yes, you can pay off your car loan early however, please check with your lender to see if they allow so without incurring any additional fees.
Alternatively, Savvy can help you find a car loan which comes with no early termination fee.
No, you can buy your car from anywhere in Australia, both from a private seller or a dealer provided it's not written off or over 20 years of age at the time of purchase.
Car loan applications happen fast. Most applications are approved within 24-48 hours with the help of our expert consultants and your willingness to get the deal done.
Of course. Anything you use upfront will reduce the amount you need to repay each month on your car loan, and will also lower the total interest you pay, so the total cost of your car finance. If not, you can borrow 100% of the price of your new car, as using a deposit isn’t compulsory.
It can be challenging to weigh up the overall cost implications of different car loans, but using the comparison rate puts a lot of things into perspective. Comparison rates bundle up fees and represent them as an alternative APR, showing you the real annual cost for each loan.
Even when you use a standard car loan – a personal finance product – you can still claim the business portion of vehicle use at tax time. There are no usage limits with a car loan, which isn’t the case with commercial products like chattel mortgages, for instance. That option offers greater tax and GST savings, but you need to use the vehicle at least 50% of the time for work. Consider your options closely before committing to your deal.