Credit History Checks
To make these assessments, lenders refer to the histories that are compiled by Credit Agencies and available to lenders. These histories are a compilation of an individual’s loans and bill payments going back many years.
Scores, ratings and payment history are integral to getting approved for all types of finance, especially to getting the best interest rates. Lenders assess each applicant’s profile with good scores, a long history of meeting payments and profiles typically receiving the best rates, terms and conditions. An aspect of the lending industry that presents a significant issue for first-time borrowers and others that have not built a payment and loan history.
As specialists in motor vehicle lending, we provide solutions for all types of buyers and have access to lenders that will approve motor vehicle finance on the basis of no credit history. Speak with us now or request a quote to find out what we can source for you.
From a lender's perspective, extending financing to borrowers is about risk. Lenders assess the risk of individual applicants based on their creditworthiness and ability to meet the repayments.
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To make these assessments, lenders refer to the histories that are compiled by Credit Agencies and available to lenders. These histories are a compilation of an individual’s loans and bill payments going back many years.
Credit checks show when an individual has defaulted, what credit has been held and what applications have been made. The data is compiled from reports made by lenders and organisations.
It is an efficient method for lenders but can be a drawback for individuals who have not had any or many loans and don’t have credit cards. This impacts individuals planning to apply for their first loan and those without accounts in their own name.
This can include recently separated individuals whose bills were in the other partner’s name, and younger people may find themselves with ‘no credit’.
Individuals who have always paid cash for goods such as motor vehicles and never held a credit card can also find themselves without a credit history.
To assist these individuals in obtaining motor vehicle funding, we have lenders that approve applications based on the strength of their income and/or assets and/or with a guarantor. Speak with us about how we can assist you.
Our guides offer quick comparisons and simple explainers to help you motor through the financing process with confidence.
Having no credit and having bad credit are different. An individual with a bad or poor score and profile has a history of defaulting on paying bills, credit cards and loan repayments. These types of applicants have issues getting approved on the basis of the score and may face higher rates and special financing conditions.
An individual with zero credit has no history of making payments. This is typically because they have not taken out finance or had bills or other financial commitments in their own name. Individuals applying for credit on this basis can be offered affordable vehicle finance based on other aspects of their application.
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THE COMPARISON RATE IS CALCULATED ON A SECURED LOAN OF $30,000 FIXED FOR A TERM OF 5 YEARS, EFFECTIVE 21/02/2026 AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE. WARNING: THE COMPARISON RATE IS TRUE ONLY FOR THE EXAMPLES GIVEN AND MAY NOT INCLUDE ALL FEES AND CHARGES. DIFFERENT TERMS, FEES OR OTHER LOAN AMOUNTS MAY RESULT IN A DIFFERENT COMPARISON RATE.
Buyers who have always paid cash for significant goods and have not previously required financing can get approved for their first car loan as a no credit history applicant. This type of financing is available through specialist lenders and brokers.
A guarantor or co-signer is not essential for a history vehicle finance applicant. But it may contribute to better rates and termier approval.
First-time borrowers with no history or score may use assets additional to the vehicle as extra collateral, may pay a higher deposit to reduce the amount required, or use a guarantor to achieve lower interest rates. Using a specialist motor vehicle broker may assist first-time borrowers in achieving lower rates through specialist lenders.
No. Bad credit applicants are those who have built up a history of not meeting loan and other financial commitments. No credit applicants are those who have not taken out credit and, as such, have not built up any payment history.
New borrowers over the age of 18 with proof of ID, income and other details can get approved for vehicle financing on a no-credit basis. This is available through some lenders, and a broker may assist in sourcing approval.
Vehicle financing applicants with no history or score may get approved for funding based on strong income or other assets and by using a co-signer or guarantor. Using a broker may assist in identifying lenders that are best placed to approve these applications.