Personal Secured (L17)

Am I Eligible?

As a member of hmcstaff you are eligible to apply for a  Secured Personal loan.

How much can I borrow?

With a Secured Personal loan you can apply for up to 80% of the value of the security you have to offer subject to credit assessment and lending criteria.

What can I use my Secured Personal for?

Secured Personal loans are provided for any worthwhile purpose. Below is a full list of the categories that your Credit Union uses to determine the purpose of the loan:

  • Home Improvements
  • Motor Vehicle purchase
  • Motor Vehicle expenses
  • Consolidation of debts
  • Education expenses
  • Furniture
  • Holidays and Recreation
  • Hospital Medical Dental
  • Rates and taxes
  • Other - In case you think of anything else that would make borrowing worthwhile. 

The only restriction is that it is worthwhile and that you derive a personal benefit from the loan.

What type of security is required for my Secured Personal loan?  

Your Secured Personal loan is to be secured by way of a Bill of Sale or Goods Mortgage over a vehicle or real estate. If you are securing by a car it may be up to five (5) years old.

Other forms of security, including Personal Guarantees, Third Party Property Guarantees and Script will not be considered.

How do I repay my Secured Personal loan?

 

Your Secured Personal can be repaid in any of the following ways:

  • Direct - have part, or all, of your pay deposited directly into your account,
  • Direct Credit - interest payments, dividends, rental income and pensions,
  • using QuickDebit to draw on your account at an other financial institution.
  • Cash or Cheque lodged using Giropost,
  • Transfers from existing accounts.

With a Secured Personal loan account you are not penalised for making extra or lump sum repayments.

Can I redraw advance payments?

No, the facility to redraw advance payments is only available on the Options Mortgage loan.

Can I receive Savings Interest Offset? 

No, the facility to offset savings for interest calculation purposes is only available on the Options Mortgage loan.

How will my Secured Personal loan be funded?

Once the loan is approved and the loan documentation has been completed your loan funds will be transferred electronically to your nominated transaction account. 

If you are purchasing property or consolidating other loans your Credit Union will transfer the funds on your behalf making your Secured Personal loan an easy way for you to finalise these accounts.  

How do I apply?

Application Form to print.

What is the current interest rate?

The current rate is 12.55% pa. and the rate will fluctuate from time to time depending upon prevailing interest rate trends.

A penalty rate of interest will be applied to the balance of the facility in the event that a payment is not received by the due date.

How is interest calculated?

Interest is calculated on the daily balance and will be debited to your account on the last day of each month.

What is the Comparison Rate?

The comparison rate is identical to the annual percentage rate (i.e. 12.55% pa) because your Credit Union absorbs both the establishment fee and establishment costs (other than insurance premiums, if applicable).

Special waiver provisions apply for this concession.  

What fees and charges apply to my Secured Personal loan?

An establishment fee or $100 applies subject to special waiver provisions.

A fee of $100 applies for an application to increase the loan amount during the term of the loan or to alter the balances split between other loans.

Fee waiver Option

The establishment fee and discharge administration fee are waived and will only be charged if the loan is paid out for any reason within one (1) year of funding if the loan is for less than $10,000 or within two (2) years of funding if the loan is for more than $10,000.

How often will I receive information on my Secured Personal loan?

Account statements will be sent to you quarterly.

You can check the details of your Secured Personal loan account at any time using Online or Phone Banking facility.

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