UFS

FAQs

Here are some of the more frequently asked questions which are posed to us about loans. If your question is not answered below, please contact us.

Applying For A Loan

Yes, you can apply for a Personal Loan. Each application will be assessed on it merits but most lender will require you to be a permanent Australian Resident.
Absolutely. We take privacy very seriously at UFS Direct; see our privacy policy
Yes we can definitely organise a pre-approval for you. Simply submit an enquiry to us to review.
We can usually get you an approval within 5 Business hours.
Privacy form signed Bank statement, drivers licence and payslips.
You can enquire now or simply complete the online application form. For more information, submit an your enquiry by clicking on the enquire now button or simply Apply Now

Loan Approvals

Yes you can. Personal Loans can be used to purchase older vehicles.
Most lenders base their decision on the customer profile and not the age of the vehicle for Personal Loans. In this case simply submit your application or Enquiry and let us review the details .
We will arrange a time for you to sign the documents and usually within 24hrs the funds can be yours.
We do finance applicants with bad credit ratings. We specialise in this area and have numerous lenders who can assist.
TIP: Try not to put numerous enquiries on your credit file by applying to many lenders.
To get a good credit rating it is best if you stay in your loan for a minimum of 6 months and show a payment history that is early or on time.

General Loan Information

Yes whenever there is finance on a car you must have valid certificate of currency (insurance policy) covering you.
Yes if you are over 18 years and working full time. We check all our application forms very thoroughly and if there is a problem we will contact you. In the meantime, simply apply and we can go from there together.
Yes, due to our Nationwide distribution we can also refer you to Dealers and Tradespeople who can assist you in your circumstances.
Yes you can. There are specific policies surrounding imported vehicles. We can assist you with these. Simply apply or submit your enquiry.
This can depend on the visa/PR conditions individual to you. Please check out the department of transport website relevant in your State or Territory
Loan Terms can vary from 2-5 years. In exceptional cases loan terms can be extended to 7 yrs
Yes, finance can be arranged for Cars, Motor Bikes, and Boat purchased both privately and from Dealers

Loan Interest Rates

Interest is calculated daily
Interest rate on your loan is dependent on your individual application. We endeavour to work with you to achieve the best result in your circumstances.
The interest rate is fixed.

Loan Payments

You can choose to make your payments via direct debit or BPAY.
You can make extra repayments via BPAY, Bank Cheque or Money Order.
Yes, interest is calculated daily, therefore the less you owe, the less interest you pay.
Call our office for further instruction on obtaining a Payout figure.
Usually it is a month after the settlement date. This depends on the finance company as there are some instances where we may be able to choose your first payment date.
Yes, all Lenders provide you with a copy of their Terms and Conditions which stipulate how loans can be terminated early. In most cases there may be an early termination fee payable for early payout.