Streamline Your Finances with Consolidation Loans
Are you juggling multiple debts and struggling to keep up with payments? Take control of your financial situation with consolidation loans from Cash Today. Our consolidation loans offer a practical solution to simplify your finances, reduce stress, and pave the way towards a debt-free future. Say goodbye to the burden of multiple payments and hello to financial freedom.
Updated by Steve Stemp on 27/2/24
Why Choose Cash Today for Consolidation Loans?
- Simplified Repayments: Tired of keeping track of multiple due dates and payment amounts? With our consolidation loans, you can combine all your debts into a single, manageable monthly payment. No more juggling multiple bills – just one easy payment to keep track of.
- Lower Interest Rates: High-interest rates on credit cards and personal loans can make it challenging to make meaningful progress on your debts. Our consolidation loans often come with lower interest rates, helping you save money on interest charges and pay off your debts faster.
- Flexible Terms: We understand that everyone’s financial situation is unique. That’s why we offer flexible loan terms to suit your needs. Whether you need a short-term solution or a longer repayment period, we’ll work with you to find a loan term that fits your budget.
How It Works
- Assessment: Start by assessing your current debts, including outstanding balances, interest rates, and repayment terms.
- Application: Fill out our simple online application form, providing details about your debts and financial situation.
- Approval Process: Once we receive your application, our team will review it and assess your eligibility for a consolidation loan.
- Consolidation: If approved, we’ll work with you to consolidate your debts into a single loan with a lower interest rate and more manageable repayment terms.
- Repayment: With your debts consolidated, you’ll make one monthly payment, simplifying your finances and reducing stress.
Delaying a consolidation loan
Neglecting to pursue a consolidation loan can exacerbate financial challenges in several ways. Without consolidation, individuals may find themselves juggling multiple high-interest debts, leading to increased stress and anxiety over managing various payment deadlines and amounts.
Additionally, failing to consolidate debts means potentially missing out on opportunities to secure lower interest rates, resulting in higher overall interest costs over time.
Moreover, without consolidation, individuals may struggle to make meaningful progress in paying down their debts, prolonging their financial burden and hindering their ability to achieve long-term financial goals.
Ultimately, the decision to forgo a consolidation loan can prolong financial instability and impede efforts to regain control over one’s financial future.
The first step
Don’t let the burden of debt weigh you down any longer. With consolidation loans from Cash Today, you can take control of your finances and pave the way towards a brighter financial future. Say goodbye to the stress of multiple payments and hello to simplicity and peace of mind. Apply now and take the first step towards financial freedom!
At a glance
Simple loan rates & fees
See our simple rates and fees below, and then view more information about rates & fees to work out repayments and total costs for different amounts and terms .
Larger loans
Up to $80,000
| Large loans (personal) | |
| Loan amounts | $5,001 – $80,000 |
| Loan term | 3 – 7 years |
| Establishment fee | $310-$1035 |
| Monthly fee | $0 |
| Interest rate | 7.24% – 19.99% |
*Please note that the figures shown are indicative only and may not include all fees and charges. All applications are subject to assessment.
Applying
Find out how likely you are to qualify for our lower rate loans.
Healthier financial history = access to lower loan rates
- Our competitive personal loan rates are between 7.24% – 19.99% p.a. and our urgent loans are between 19% and 48% p.a.
- The loan rate that you are offered will be dependent on your individual circumstances, loan amount, and the type of loan
- For example, a secured car loan is likely to have lower rates than an unsecured loan with a vague purpose
Great
Good chance of approved for a loan. Likely to qualify for a loan with lowest rates.
Characteristics:
- Credit score: Good (above 600)
- Stable employment or income with clear repayment affordability
- Low Debt-to-Income Ratio (well below 36%)
- Positive Savings History
- Minimal existing loans
- No disqualifying conditions.
OK
May be approved for smaller loan amounts, loan rates may be higher.
Characteristics:
- Credit score: Ok (above 400)
- Recent job changes/ gaps in employment but clear repayment affordability
- Debt-to-Income Ratio approaching 36%
- No new loans in the last 90 days
- No disqualifying conditions.
May not be suitable
Unlikely to approved for a loan over $1,000 or qualify for lower loan rates.
Characteristics:
- Credit score: Low (less than 400) or none
- May have a high debt-to-income ratio (DTI) above 36% or significant outstanding debts
- May have a history of unemployment or frequent job changes
- No disqualifying conditions.
Automatically declined
Will not be approved for a loan.
Characteristics:
- Displays one or more disqualifying conditions.
- Unable to afford repayments
- No regular income
- Risky debt-to-income ratio (DTI) above 60%
Consider improving your financial health and applying at a later date.
Am I eligible for a loan?
If you want to understand whether you are able to be approved for a loan, there are a few things to consider.
Loan requirements
- Proof of Australian residency (utility bill) and regular income
- Driver’s license or other identification (over 18 years of age)
- A read-only 90-day bank statement (via online bank verification)
- Credit check
- Repayment affordability can be established
- No direct debit dishonour transactions in bank statements
Credit check
Credit history
A history of responsible borrowing shows that you’ve paid your bills on time and haven’t maxed out any credit cards.
Credit score
A good credit score is a strong indicator of your creditworthiness and could mean that you are eligible for loans with lower interest rates than another applicant with a less favourable credit score.
Debt-to-income ratio (DTI)
If you have a low debt-to-income ratio (DTI) this is the best position to be in for getting approved for a loan. A great debt-to-income ratio is 3.6 (36%) or less.
The higher your debt-to-income ratio, the less likely you are to be approved. That’s because you will be making repayments on your existing debt, and have less available funds to comfortably make repayments on a new loan. A debt-to-income ratio of 6.0 (60%) or higher is considered risky for lenders.
How to calculate your debt-to-income ratio
Debt-to-income ratio = Total debt divided by total annual gross income
This can be expressed as a number or a percentage.
Resource:
Debt-to-income ratio calculator
Loan amount and purpose
The amount you’re borrowing and what you’ll be using it for can also affect your approval odds.
Generally, smaller loans for specific purposes (like a car repair) are easier to get approved for than large loans with a vague purpose.
Collateral
Some loans, especially larger loans such as home renovation loans or car loans, require collateral. This is an asset the lender can seize if you default on the loan.
Having collateral can improve your chances of getting approved, especially if your credit score isn’t perfect. In some cases it can also qualify you for lower loan rates.
Income and employment
If you have stable full time employemt with income that would allow you to comfortably repay a loan, this makes you most likely to be approved for a loan.
It is still possible to be approved for a loan with part-time employment if your regular expenses are lower and affordability can be established.
Other forms of supplementary income are also considered such as government benefits.
Your total income amount, your employment history, and any other sources of income will be taken into consideration when making an approval decision on a loan application.
Responsible lending
Understanding your individual circumstances
At Cash Today, we understand that unexpected expenses can arise. While we’re here to help you access the cash you need quickly, we’re committed to responsible lending practices. This means we take the time to assess your individual circumstances before offering a loan.
Prioritising your financial well-being
We prioritise your financial well-being and want to ensure you can comfortably manage repayments. We also offer clear and transparent loan terms so you understand the full cost upfront. If alternative solutions like payment extensions or budgeting tools can better address your situation, we’ll be happy to point you in those directions.
Lower rates reward good track records
If you can demonstrate a strong financial track record you are more likely to get approved for personal loans and qualify for lower loan rates. If your income compared to your ongoing expenses shows that you have the ability to comfortably afford higher loan repayments you may be able to get approved for higher loan amounts.
Preventing financial stress
In the event that your financial history reflects more unstable income, a poor credit rating, or a high debt-to-income ratio, your application may be declined if it is determined that repaying the loan would not be affordable and result in further financial hardship for you.
You may only be approved for smaller loan amounts with lower repayments, and you may not qualify for lower rate loans and need to carefully decide whether you are willing and able to accept paying higher rates for the loan.
Protecting your future
It’s important to note that even if you can comfortably afford repayments, your application might not be approved. This is because we assess your financial history to ensure responsible lending. We want to avoid situations where the loan could negatively impact your long-term financial health. This includes missed payments that could damage your credit score and make it harder to access future loans.
Disqualifying conditions
If you display one or more of the following loan disqualifying conditions you are not currently eligible for a Cash Today loan.
- Opened a personal loan in the last 90 days
- Already has two or more payday loans under $2000
- Bank statements in the last 90 days display transactions for online gambling
- Bank statements show payments made to collection companies, payment arrears, or dishonours in the last 90 days
- Bank statements show wage advances such as Wagetap, Wagepay, MyPayFast, Beforepay, in the last 90 days
- Bankruptcy
You should consider seeking alternative options for financial assistance, or delay applying until your 90 day financial history reflects that you are eligible to apply as well as able to comfortably afford repayments.
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