Personal loans are normally unsecured facilities offered by banks, credit unions, and online lenders that provide borrowers with an amount of money that can be used for various purposes.
No deposit is required, with lenders normally able to assess & approve your situation within a matter of hours (normally though it’s a few days).
Being unsecured, meaning they are not backed by collateral, such as a car, boat or house.
This means they are more risky to a lender & that interest rates are generally higher normally i.e. anywhere from 10-20%, or more.
Personal loans are great if only requiring small amounts of between $1,000-$50,000 that can be repaid quickly.
Loan terms are usually from 1-5 years, with some lenders such as CBA allowing up to 7 years.
Like vehicle loans, be mindful that if you do plan on taking out a personal loan, that commitment could greatly effect your borrowing capacity towards a home.
In most instances, first home buyers will need to have fully repaid their personal loan or car loans, prior to being able to borrow enough for a home loan.