
Car Loan Definition
What is a Car Loan?
A Car Loan is an example of Secured lending, and is where the financier agrees to advance the money to the customer for the purchase but takes a “goods mortgage” ( Bill of Sale ) or security over the vehicle.
As the car is going to be “used” as security, there needs to be a way of ascertaining its value.
A dealer will have a price on the car, it will be advertised, for a different price, and after negotiation with the customer, a third price will be agreed upon. This final agreed price; is also called, its “TRUE MARKET VALUE”.
However there is a standard that is adopted by financiers; and in typical tradition, there is more than one standard; but mostly the value that a financier will put on a vehicle ( used ) is found in “GLASSES GUIDE”, available on-line and in book form. The other main guide is the “RED BOOK”.
The term used is “booking the car”.
Both these guides represent a nation wide average of sales on different vehicles, gained from gathered data, from government motor vehicle agencies, auction houses, etc.
It represents a national guide as to what the vehicles are being bought, traded in for, and sold for in retail, trade and wholesale situations.
Financiers generally take the “middle value” / trade value, as the value they will lend against.
Car Loans Uses
Car Loans in Australia need the vehicle Financed to be registered
Car Loans are secured against the vehicle financed, or an item is taken as security if the vehicle does not book well enough.
There are also some other considerations to bear in mind:
- The Car must be registered
- The Car must be comprehensively insured while under finance
- The finance applicant must hold a current valid drivers license
Take a look at the car loan lenders below, or make an application online
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Compare Car Loan Lenders Below:
Also read the adverts for Car Loans on this page. |
| Secured Lender | Interest Rate | Term | Amounts | Enquire |
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15% | 5 Years | $500 to $10,000 | ![]() |
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15% | 5 Years | $500 to $10,000 | ![]() |
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15% | 5 Years | $500 to $10,000 | ![]() |
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15% | 5 Years | $500 to $10,000 | ![]() |
The easy way to get a Car Loan
Searching for a Secured Personal Loan is as easy as 1-2-3! Apply Online today for a free, no-obligation quote
Read about Car Loans, & decide if that is the best loan for you.
Compare Car Loans from the Lenders and adverts on this page.
Apply Online for a Car Loan & a Loan consultant will contact you.
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Secured Payday Loans from Payday Lenders
Some Payday Lenders will physically take an item of worth as security, against the amount of money they are lending. When the loan is paid back, they will return the item back to you. If you default on the loan they could eventually sell the item to recoup the unpaid money. Items often taken as security are easy to re-sell, such as:
- Jewellery, such as rings and watches.
- Stereo and Hi Fi equipment
- Power tools
- Electrical equipment, cameras, computers etc.
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