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Consolidation

Instant Finance Debt Consolidation Loan

Instant Finance

Rate
9.95–29.95%
Amount
$500–$50k
Timing
Money within 24 hours of approval

Debt consolidation loans from Instant Finance in New Zealand with personalised fixed rates from 9.95% to 29.95% p.a. and terms from 3 months to 7 years.

  • Credit assessment based on income and overall financial situation

Personal

ASB Personal Loan

ASB

Rate
12.9–19.95%
Amount
$2k–$50k
Timing

ASB personal loan up to NZ$50,000 with terms up to 7 years and competitive rates from one of NZ's major banks.

  • Review the key terms and eligibility notes before continuing
  • Open the detail page for the full breakdown

Auto

Westpac Car Loan

Westpac New Zealand

Rate
6.49–12.99%
Amount
$2k–$50k
Timing
1-3 business days

Westpac New Zealand offers car loans with a fixed rate of 12.90% p.a. for new and used vehicles.

  • NZ resident
  • Aged 18+
  • Westpac account

Home

SBS Bank Home Loan

SBS Bank

Rate
4.19–6.39%
Amount
Timing

SBS Bank home loans for New Zealand borrowers, including first-home buyers, with a published 1-year FirstHome Combo rate and up to 30-year repayment horizon.

  • Residential home loans typically need at least 20% equity
  • Residential investing lending typically needs at least 30% equity
  • First Home Loans can be available with at least 5% equity

Personal

Kiwibank Personal Loan

Kiwibank

Rate
12.99–18.99%
Amount
$2k–$30k
Timing

Kiwibank personal loan - NZ-owned bank offering personal loans with competitive rates.

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  • Open the detail page for the full breakdown

Auto

ANZ Car Loan

ANZ New Zealand

Rate
13.9%
Amount
$3k–$50k
Timing
Within 5 business days

ANZ New Zealand offers car loans for new and used vehicles with a fixed interest rate of 13.90% p.a. and no application fees.

  • NZ resident
  • Aged 18+
  • Regular income

Personal

Harmoney Personal Loan

Harmoney

Rate
7.99–24.99%
Amount
$2k–$100k
Timing
Quote in minutes, funding can be as fast as 9 minutes

Online NZ personal loans from Harmoney with advertised borrowing from NZ$2,000 to NZ$100,000 and personalised rates from 7.99% to 24.99% p.a.

  • At least 18 years old
  • NZ citizen, permanent resident, or Australian citizen
  • No defaults on credit file

Auto

AA Money Car Loan

AA Money

Rate
9.4–12.15%
Amount
$5k–$75k
Timing
Quick online application

Compare the terms, requirements, and editorial notes before you click through.

  • NZ citizen or permanent resident
  • Regular income
  • Minimum age 18

Personal

The Co-operative Bank Personal Loan

The Co-operative Bank

Rate
9.95–17.75%
Amount
$1k–$50k
Timing

The Co-operative Bank personal loan with rates from 9.95% p.a., winner of 9 consecutive Canstar Outstanding Value Awards.

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  • Open the detail page for the full breakdown

Auto

UDC Finance Car Loan

UDC Finance

Rate
8.55–11.7%
Amount
$5k–$100k
Timing
Apply online or through dealer network

NZ vehicle finance from UDC for cars, boats, bikes, motorhomes, and more, with loans from NZ$5,000 and terms from 1 to 5 years.

  • NZ citizen or permanent resident
  • Age 18+
  • Regular income

Personal

BNZ Personal Loan

BNZ

Rate
13.9–19.9%
Amount
$2k–$50k
Timing

BNZ personal loan up to NZ$50,000 with competitive rates from one of New Zealand's largest banks.

  • Review the key terms and eligibility notes before continuing
  • Open the detail page for the full breakdown

Auto

Harmoney Car Loan

Harmoney

Rate
7.99–24.99%
Amount
$2k–$100k
Timing
Rate check with no credit score impact

Harmoney NZ personal loan for car purchase. Rates from 7.99% p.a. with no credit score impact for rate check.

  • NZ or Australian citizen
  • No defaults on credit file
  • Full-time or permanent part-time employment

Personal

Instant Finance Personal Loan

Instant Finance

Rate
9.95–29.95%
Amount
$500–$50k
Timing

Instant Finance personal loan from NZ$500 to NZ$50,000 with rates from 9.95% to 29.95% p.a.

  • Review the key terms and eligibility notes before continuing
  • Open the detail page for the full breakdown

Auto

MTF Finance Car Loan

MTF Finance

Rate
8.95–19.95%
Amount
$2k–$100k
Timing
Same day decision

MTF Finance is NZ's largest non-bank vehicle lender with rates from 8.95% through dealer and broker networks.

  • NZ resident
  • Aged 18+
  • Regular income

Personal

ANZ Personal Loan

ANZ

Rate
13.9%
Amount
$3k–$50k
Timing
Decision within 5 business days, same-day funding once approved

ANZ New Zealand personal loans for general-purpose borrowing, with advertised amounts from NZ$3,000 to NZ$50,000 and terms from 6 months to 7 years.

  • At least 18 years old
  • Regular income
  • Enough money left after expenses for repayments

Auto

Instant Finance Car Loan

Instant Finance

Rate
9.95–29.95%
Amount
$2k–$50k
Timing
Fast online approval

Compare the terms, requirements, and editorial notes before you click through.

  • NZ citizen or permanent resident
  • Regular income

Personal

SBS Bank Personal Loan

SBS Bank

Rate
11.5–15.5%
Amount
$1k–$30k
Timing
1-3 business days

SBS Bank personal loan with competitive rates

  • NZ citizen or permanent resident
  • Age 18+
  • Regular income

Auto

ASB Car Loan

ASB Bank

Rate
12.95%
Amount
$2k–$50k
Timing
1-3 business days

ASB Bank provides car loans for new and used vehicles in New Zealand at 12.95% p.a. fixed.

  • NZ resident
  • Aged 18+
  • ASB account holder

Personal

Westpac Personal Loan

Westpac

Rate
7.99–13.9%
Amount
$2k–$50k
Timing

Westpac NZ personal loan with standard rate of 13.90% p.a. and special EV loan rate of 7.99%.

  • Review the key terms and eligibility notes before continuing
  • Open the detail page for the full breakdown

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