St.George Bank car loans
St.George Bank offers variable-rate and fixed-rate car loans for borrowers who are looking for their first vehicle, or who want to upgrade to a newer or bigger model. Borrowers can take out loans of up to $80,000 for up to seven years. St.George also offers the full range of personal products, including home loans, savings accounts, credit cards, insurance, investments and superannuation. St.George was founded in Sydney in 1937. It achieved full banking status in 1992 and has been part of the Westpac Group since 2008, following a merger.
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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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About St.George car loans
From its foundation as a building society in 1937, to its establishment as a bank in 1992, to its merge with Westpac in 2008, St.George has provided Australian customers and clients with an assortment banking services. Its personal banking products include savings and transaction accounts, credit cards and home loans, as well as car loans.
By using the value of your car to secure your St George car loan, you’ll be able to benefit from a low interest rate, helping to keep your repayments affordable for the full term of your car loan. There are options available for variable rate car loans, offering additional flexibility in your repayment options, and for fixed rate car loans, which keep your repayments consistent for simpler budgeting.
St.George branches can be found across Australia, and its services can also be accessed by phone or online.
Features of a St.George car loan
It’s important to note that St.George doesn’t offer car loans specifically – it instead offers personal loans, which can be used to purchase a new or used car. This isn’t that unusual – many car loans are essentially just secured personal loans with fixed interest rates – however St.George also offers additional options.
You can choose one of four available St.George car loan options, depending on whether you’d prefer a personal loan that’s secured or unsecured, and fixed or variable.
Plus, if you’re an existing St.George customer, you may be eligible for other special offers, such as having your establishment fees waived.
Customer service
- Customer service centre (phone)
- Mobile app
- Online banking
- Live Chat
- Branch
Pros:
- Can apply online
- Can apply in branch
- Suitable for both new or used car
Cons:
- Monthly fee charged
- Application fee charged
- Requires security to be held (secured loans only)
What RateCity says:
If the main feature you’re looking for in a car loan is a low interest rate, then the secured fixed rate car loan option from St.George should be the way to go. With the value of your vehicle reducing St.George’s risk, you’ll be able to benefit from a reduced interest rate that helps to keep your repayments consistently low for the full term of the loan.
If you’re looking for greater flexibility in your car loan, consider one of St.George’s variable rate options. Each of these loans offers access to a Redraw facility, so if you make extra payments to get ahead on your car loan, you’ll have the option to withdraw this money again, should the need arise.
Regardless of which St.George car loan you choose, the same fees and charges will apply, both at the establishment of the loan and monthly.
Applying/eligibility
Anyone can apply for a St.George personal loan online, over the phone, or in a branch, though existing St.George customers may receive additional benefits. To apply, you’ll need to be 18+ and supply your:
- ID
- current employment details
- recent financial records
- details for one personal reference.
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