hmcdirect New Car (L5)

Am I Eligible?

As a member of hmcstaff and if you have your transaction account at another financial institution you are eligible to apply for a hmcdirect New Car loan.  

The New Car credit facility approval is dependant upon credit approval criteria and a Debt Repayment Capacity of less than 40%.

During the term of your loan you will not be able to hold or operate a transaction account, VISA Card, Redicard or cheque book at H.M.C. Staff Credit Union.

What are the items of special criteria to qualify for a hmcdirect New Car Loan?

The minimum amount for a hmcdirect New Car loan is $15,000 with a deposit of 20% and is subject to special lending criteria.

What can I use my hmcdirect New Car for?

Your hmcdirect New Car loan can only be used to purchase a brand new motor vehicle.

What type of security is required for my hmcdirect New Car loan?

 

Your hmcdirect New Car loan is to be secured by way of a Bill of Sale or Goods Mortgage over a vehicle that has travelled less than 1,000 kilometres and that is being purchased through a motor vehicle dealer.

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

How do I repay my hmcdirect New Car loan?

 

Your hmcdirect New Car can be repaid using QuickDebit to draw on your account at the other financial institution or by direct salary credit.

Dividends and rental income may also be arranged to be deposited to your hmcdirect New Car loan account.

How will my hmcdirect New Car loan be funded?

Once the loan is approved and loan documentation has been completed your loan funds will be transferred electronically or sent by cheque to the motor vehicle vendor.   

How do I apply?

Application Form to print.

What is the current interest rate?

The current rate is 9.15% 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 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.  

Can I have any other accounts in conjunction with my hmcdirect New Car loan?

Yes, members with a hmcdirect New Car loan account may hold Christmas Club, Targeted Savers, other hmcdirect loans, a Personal, Car or Mortgage Loan or Term Deposits with hmcstaff.

The only preclusion is to holding a transaction account with hmcstaff and you will not be able to hold or operate a transaction account, VISA Card, Redicard or cheque book at H.M.C. Staff Credit Union whilst you have your hmcdirect High Rate Savers account.

What fees and charges apply to my hmcdirect New Car loan?

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

 

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 hmcdirect New Car loan?

Account statements will be sent to you each six (6) months unless you also hold a hmcdirect Revolver in which case statement will be forwarded quarterly.

You can check the details of your hmcdirect New Car loan account at any time using Online or Phone Banking facility.