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Heritage Bank is Australia’s largest customer-owned bank and one of the longest-standing financial institutions in the country. It has been in operation since 1875 and has gone through several mergers and name changes to eventually emerge as Heritage Bank in 2011. As a mutual, its members are its owners and have a say in how the bank is run.
Heritage Bank offers a variety of products and services to its members, including personal loans, home loans, credit cards, term deposits, insurance products and wealth planning.
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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 a Heritage Bank personal loan
Heritage Bank has a range of personal loans to suit different borrower profiles and preferences. Some of its options include unsecured, secured, fixed and variable personal loans and car loans. The standard personal loan is designed for borrowers who wish to take out loans of $5,000 or more and make their repayments weekly or fortnightly.
The loan amount can be paid back over a period of up to five years for fixed-rate personal loans or up to 10 years for variable-rate personal loans. Borrowers can also make extra, lump sum repayments if they have the capacity and then redraw those repayments if needed. The maximum loan amount for unsecured loans is $25,000, while borrowers with secured loans can take up to $100,000, subject to eligibility and approval.
Heritage Bank personal loans can be used for a range of different purposes including:
- Debt consolidation
- Cars and motorcycles
- Education expenses
- Wedding financing
- Holidays
- Investing
- Renovations
- Medical bills
Heritage Bank personal loans – customer service
Customers looking to contact Heritage Bank customer service can call a personal banking hotline or send an online enquiry. Heritage Bank’s branches are limited to Queensland.
Other ways to contact Heritage Bank include:
- Online enquiry form
- Phone Mon-Sat, 7:30am - 7:00pm (AEST)
Who is eligible for a Heritage Bank personal loan?
To be eligible for a Heritage Bank personal loan, you’ll need to meet the following criteria:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa
- Use the loan for personal use only
- Not currently bankrupt or in financial hardship
How to apply for a Heritage Bank personal loan?
Applications for a Heritage Bank personal loan can be made online or in store. The online application process is simple to complete and involves the following steps:
- Fill in an online form
- Once completed, your application will be reviewed
- Upon final approval, the funds will be credited to your loan account
At the time of application, you’ll need to provide the following documentation:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of income and employment
- Details of any other financial commitments
Heritage Bank personal loans review
Heritage Bank personal loans have a number of features that may appeal. Borrowers are given the freedom to pay back the loan amount in lump sums or in regular, smaller instalments and can redraw any extra repayments. They can also opt for either a fixed or variable interest rate. The loans are available for a range of purposes, including holidays, debt consolidation and renovations.
Existing customers with a Heritage Bank term deposit can secure it against a variable rate personal loan. Borrowers can borrow up to $100,000 for terms of between one and 10 years.
Although there is a small, ongoing fee charged, the application fee is waived on the standard personal loan. The interest rate is also reasonable compared to some of Heritage Bank’s counterparts, but prudent borrowers would be wise to compare rates at the time of application to make sure they are getting a good deal.
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