The application process will only take 10 minutes and can be completed online or by calling 1300275669. The process begins with a general eligibility check. Personal details and details of personal circumstances will also be required during the application process.

To be eligible for a loan, you will need to meet the following criteria:

• You are either an Australian citizen or a permanent resident of Australia.
• You have employment and are not on probation.
• You have no past defaults or bankruptcies.
• You have acceptable identification, such as a current Australian passport or a current Australian driver’s license.
• Provide banking details such as bank statements and possibly other financial details.

After receiving your application, the information will be sent to the NOW Finance credit team who will accept, conditionally approve, or deny your application. If you are denied, the company will be unable to give you a personal loan at the time of your application. You will also be required to submit contact details so NOW Finance can contact you about the status of your application.

If your loan application is conditionally accepted, you will need to submit to the company some additional information to make a final loan approval decision. This additional information may include your most recent payslip, last year’s PAYG summary, the front and back of the ID you provided in your application, and the front page of your bank account.

The entire application process (from application to final approval) will take 24-72 hours depending on the eligibility of the borrower. After the final approval, loan disbursement will be sent to your nominated bank account within 2 hours of the final approval. This timeframe may change depending on the bank provider.

NOW Finance’s most notable loan product feature is that it offers transparent and fixed annual interest rates for its loans without the establishment fees, early repayment fees, and monthly account keeping fees. The company also offers up to 7 years of payment terms for its loans.

Now Finance offers a weekly or fortnightly repayment schedule, with payments automatically debited from your chosen bank account. You also have the option to make extra payments into your account and/or pay off your loan account at any time throughout the loan period. Having the option to make extra repayments or pay off your loan at different times helps your personal situation.