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Australian Military Bank is a mutual organisation, which since 1959 has offered financial services to Australian defence personnel and their families.
These days, you don’t have to wear a uniform to become a member; you just have to be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
Australian Military Bank has 53,000 members and assets worth $1.25 billion.
There are 30 branches at major defence bases across Australia as well as ‘on base’ ATMs.
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Use our personal 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 personal 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 Australian Military Bank personal loans
Fixed and variable interest rates: Interest rates are tailored based on your personal credit history. About 24 hours after you apply, a lending specialist will call you to let you know what your interest rate is.
Secured and unsecured personal loans: The bank offers either a personal loan where there is collateral or security (like a car/boat/motorbike), which is known as a secured loan, as well as an unsecured loan where there is no collateral.
Personal loan terms: 1-7 years
Personal loan amount: From $1,000 to $80,000
Repayment options: Repayments can be made weekly, fortnightly or monthly, with options to make repayments directly from your salary. You can make extra repayments or pay off the entire loan without penalty.
Australian Military Bank branch access is limited to just major military bases across Australia, but members can also speak to lending specialists over the phone or via email.
Members can get customer service the following ways:
- Branch: 30 across Australia at major defence bases
- Phone: Monday-Friday 8am – 6pm; Saturday 9am – 12pm (AEST)
Who is eligible for an Australian Military Bank personal loan?
It’s important to note that despite its name, you don’t have to be a defence force employee to take out a personal loan with Australian Military Bank.
However, you will need to:
- Be 18 years or over
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Have proof of income/assets
How to apply for an Australian Military Bank personal loan
You can either apply for a personal loan online, over the phone or in person at an Australian Military Bank branch.
You will need the following documents:
- Proof of identification
- Proof of income and employment
- Details about your credit history
Australian Military Bank personal loans review
Australian Military bank offers a wide variety of personal loans that would suit many borrowers.
Despite the name, Australian Military Bank not only offers financial services including personal loans to defence personnel, but to all Australian citizens and permanent residents.
Members with a good credit score will get a lower interest rate on a personal loan than those with a poor credit score. This is because Australian Military Bank tailors interest rates to individual members. The interest rates vary from very low all the way to high. It also offers fixed-rate and variable-rate loan options.
There is an establishment fee, as well ongoing monthly fees charged on all personal loans. However, unlike some lenders, Australian Military Bank doesn’t charge members if they wish to make extra repayments or pay off the entire loan amount early. There is an optional redraw facility, but fees apply.
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