NAB car loans
One of Australia’s largest banking institutions, NAB was founded in 1858 and has operations in New Zealand, Asia, the US and the UK. The bank employs more than 35,000 staff who serve 10 million customers at more than 800 locations around the world.
NAB provides a wide range of personal finance products including home loans, credit cards and of course, car loans.
Car loans are similar to personal loans but are purposefully designed with vehicle purchase in mind. Depending on the car loan you pick, the total cost of your new ride could vary greatly, so it’s wise to shop around.
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Use our car loan calculator to see how much you’d have to repay under different borrowing scenarios.
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- This is an estimate of how much you would pay (weekly/fortnightly/monthly) based on your borrowing amount, interest rate and loan term.
- Calculations assume that details entered into calculator, including interest rates, do not change for the lifetime of the loan.
- Interest is calculated by compounding on the same frequency as the repayment selected, i.e. weekly, fortnightly or monthly.
- Months are assumed to be of equal length. However, given that some months are longer than others, interest charged by vary depending upon the month.
- The calculation rounds of the car loan repayment to the closest dollar value without decimals.
- All calculations are estimates only; there are no guarantees, pre-qualifications or pre-approvals for borrowing. All results are based solely upon the data entered into the calculator.
- Your final mortgage repayments or borrowing amount will depend on your lender’s eligibility criteria among other factors.
- Calculator does not include the cost of fees or other extra charges.
- Calculator does not account for changes to interest rates over time.
- This calculator is for information purposes only. Any advice is general and has not taken into account your personal circumstances. Read our full disclaimer.
Features of a NAB car loan
NAB car loans come with terms of up to seven years and can be repaid in weekly, fortnightly or monthly instalments. Borrowers can take out loans of up to $55,000 for terms between one and seven years.
The bank allows borrowers to make additional repayments and to repay the loan early at no extra cost. But there is an application fee and an ongoing monthly fee, though NAB may waive the application fee from time to time.
NAB offers unsecured car loans only, meaning they loan is not secured against an asset. This may help reduce the risk of losing your asset, but it may also mean a higher interest rate than what you might find on a secured car loan.
NAB provides both fixed and variable rate car loans. The variable rate loan has a slightly lower interest rate but will be subject to change at the bank’s discretion.
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- Customer service centre (phone)
- Mobile app
- Online banking
- Live Chat
- Branch
- Mobile banking staff
Who is eligible for a NAB car loan?
To be eligible for a NAB car loan you must be an adult living in Australia and be able to provide proof that you earn a regular income. You don’t have to be a citizen of Australia if you are a 457 visa holder or a New Zealand citizen. If you are self-employed, you must be able to provide your most recent personal income tax return and your most recent notice of assessment.
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must provide proof of a regular income
- Must live in Australia
- Must have a good credit rating.
How to apply for a NAB car loan?
NAB car loans can be applied for in-branch or from the comfort of your own home. The online application process means that you can complete your application in your own time when it is most suitable for you.
When applying online, NAB will let you know if you have conditional approval, your indicate interest rate and repayments within 60 seconds of submitting.
NAB may contact you if they require more information. If everything is in order, the bank will let you know your final interest rate and repayments amount. You can accept the loan online and you should receive the funds on the same day if you are a NAB customer. If you don't hold a NAB account, the bank will arrange the funds transfer for you.
NAB car loans review
If you are looking at a NAB car loan, it is important to consider that:
- they have above-average interest rates,
- the car loan is unsecured and
- they charge an application fee and monthly fees.
It is worth noting, however, that the majority of car loans charge an upfront fee and the NAB car loan fee is below the market average. Another positive aspect of NAB car loans is that they do not charge extra for early repayment of the loan.
Customers of NAB are also likely to enjoy attentive customer service, with the bank offering multiple methods for keeping in touch. This includes branch access and online chat services. If you prefer a lender that allows you to drop in and chat in-person about your financial products, then this may be a plus for you.
It is wise to do your research and compare fees, features and interest rates before committing to a car loan.
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