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We run a soft credit check during our assessment. This does not affect your score. Once matched, some lenders accept our check while others may run their own. "Best deal" means rate, term, fees and fit, not just the lowest headline rate.
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We match you to the lender most likely to get you the best deal.
Indicative rate 12.95% p.a. Actual rates 8.99%–29.95% p.a. (AIR). One soft check. No credit score impact from our check.
One short form. We handle the matching, the follow-up and the hard work.
Tell us your loan amount, purpose and basic situation. Takes about 5 minutes and you only ever do it once.
We assess your application using a soft credit check and match you to the lender on our panel most likely to approve you at a strong rate.
Our team walks you through the full picture on rate, term and fees before you commit to anything. You decide whether to proceed.
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One form. We do the searching. You choose the deal.
Personal loans can cover almost anything. Tell us your situation once and we take care of the searching.
From $3,000 to $250,000 for any personal purpose. Specialist lenders. Fast assessment.
Find my best dealNew or used vehicles. Dealer finance rates can be significantly higher than what specialist vehicle lenders offer.
Get my car loan dealRoll multiple debts into one fixed-rate loan. One repayment, one lender, potentially less interest overall.
See my optionsFinance your renovation without touching your mortgage. Secured and unsecured options available.
Find my best dealNew or used boats, jetskis, trailers and motors. Dealer and private sales both accepted.
Find my best dealElective surgery, dental work, fertility treatment and urgent medical costs. Competitive fixed rates.
Find my best dealHoliday, honeymoon or family adventure. A fixed-rate personal loan with a repayment schedule you can plan around.
Find my best dealOpen and employer-specific work visas accepted. Minimum 13 months remaining. NZ-based income required.
See my optionsUse an asset as security to access a larger loan amount or a better rate from lenders who specialise in secured lending.
Find my best dealGoing direct with multiple lenders means multiple credit hits. We search across our panel and bring the options to you.
Our soft check does not affect your score. Applying direct with multiple lenders leaves a hard mark each time, lowering your score at exactly the wrong moment.
Our panel includes lenders who specialise in personal finance and may offer rates you would not find by walking into a bank.
We handle the matching and the lender conversations. Same-day assessments are available for most applications.
Match the repayment to your budget, not the other way around. Secured and unsecured options available on our panel.
Not every lender suits every borrower. We look at your full picture and match you to the one most likely to approve you at a strong rate.
Checking your options costs nothing and commits you to nothing. You get the full picture on rate, term and fees before you decide.
We work with employed New Zealanders who have a good credit history and need $3,000 or more.
You are employed
Full-time, part-time or self-employed with verifiable income.
NZ citizen, resident or eligible visa holder
Open and employer-specific work visas with at least 13 months remaining.
Loan between $3,000 and $250,000
Terms from 6 to 84 months to suit your repayment budget.
What to have ready
Having these on hand speeds up your assessment.
NZ driver licence or passport
3 months of bank statements
Online banking PDFs are fine. No certification needed.
Recent payslips or proof of income
Self-employed? Your most recent tax summary works.
Details of any existing loans or debts
Many NZ lenders decline visa holders outright. We work with lenders on our panel who specifically cater for employed visa holders with stable NZ income. If your visa has at least 13 months remaining and you have a good credit history, it's worth checking your options.
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Common questions about getting a personal loan through Lending Room.
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We run a soft credit check during our assessment which does not appear on your credit file or affect your score. Once we match you to a lender, some accept our soft check while others may run their own standard credit check as part of their process. We will let you know before we submit.
Every time you apply directly with a lender they run a hard credit check that leaves a mark on your file. Apply to five lenders separately and your score takes five hits before you have even borrowed anything. With Lending Room one application reaches multiple lenders with a single soft check and we match you to the one most likely to approve you at the best rate.
The minimum is $3,000 and the maximum is $250,000 depending on the lender and your personal circumstances. Loan terms range from 6 to 84 months.
Personal loans can be used for almost any purpose including car purchases, home renovations, debt consolidation, medical costs, travel and more. Tell us what you need the loan for and we will match you to the most suitable lender.
In most cases you will hear back the same day. Same-day funding is possible for applications approved before 12pm on business days.
Yes. A recent bank statement helps us understand your full financial situation so we can match you with the lender most likely to approve you on the best possible rate and terms. Without it we are working with only part of the picture, which limits the outcome we can get for you.
Most NZ lenders now require statements through a verified secure connection rather than PDFs, which can be edited. The process takes 2 to 5 minutes, uses bank-grade encryption with read-only access and your login details are handled directly between you and your bank. They never reach our system.
Yes. We accept open work visas and employer-specific work visas with at least 13 months remaining, provided you have a regular NZ-based income and a good credit history.
Yes. If your loan is successfully funded, a broker fee of up to $1,500 applies. This is added to your loan amount, not charged upfront, and is GST inclusive. It is disclosed clearly before you commit to anything and you are never under any obligation to proceed. Lender establishment fees may also apply depending on the lender. There is no charge to apply or check your options.
A personal loan is a fixed amount of money you borrow and repay in regular instalments over an agreed term. Unlike a credit card, a personal loan gives you a lump sum upfront with a fixed interest rate and a set repayment schedule. You know exactly what you owe, what your repayments are and when the loan will be cleared.
In New Zealand, personal loans are available from banks, credit unions, finance companies and specialist non-bank lenders. Loan amounts typically range from $3,000 to $250,000 with terms from 6 to 84 months. The rate you are offered depends significantly on which lender you apply to, which is why comparing across lenders before committing can make a real difference.
Personal loan rates in New Zealand are quoted as an Annual Interest Rate (AIR). The rate you receive depends on your credit score, income, employment stability, loan amount and term. The advertised starting rate and the rate you actually get can differ significantly, which is why it pays to see what lenders will specifically offer you before making a decision.
A secured personal loan uses an asset such as a vehicle as collateral. Because the lender has security behind the debt, secured loans typically come with lower rates and higher maximum amounts. An unsecured personal loan requires no collateral but usually carries a higher rate to reflect the increased risk to the lender.
Most personal loans in NZ are offered at a fixed rate, meaning your repayments stay the same for the life of the loan. Variable rate personal loans are less common but can suit borrowers who expect to repay early, as some lenders charge fees for early repayment on fixed rate products.
Lending Room works with lenders offering personal loan rates from 8.99% to 29.95% p.a. (AIR). The rate you receive depends on your individual profile. Establishment fees up to $450 and a broker fee up to $1,500 may apply.
Credit cards and personal loans both let you borrow money but they work very differently. Credit cards are revolving credit. You can spend up to your limit, repay and spend again. Most NZ credit cards charge between 20% and 28% p.a. and minimum repayments mean a balance can take years to clear.
A personal loan is structured. You borrow a fixed amount, repay it over a fixed term at a fixed rate and it is done. For any expense over $3,000 that you cannot clear within a month or two, a personal loan will almost always cost you less in total interest than leaving it on a credit card.
NZ lenders assess applications based on a combination of factors. Understanding these can help you put your best application forward.
Your credit score and repayment history are among the most important factors. Lenders look for a pattern of on-time repayments and no significant defaults or judgements. A clean or near-clean credit record gives you access to better rates and more lender options.
Lenders want to see stable, verifiable income that comfortably covers your proposed repayments alongside your existing commitments. Full-time, part-time and self-employed applicants are all considered, provided income can be verified.
Your current debt obligations affect what lenders are willing to offer. If you carry multiple loans or a high credit card balance, consolidating into a single loan can sometimes improve your overall borrowing position.
A soft credit check lets a lender or broker review your credit file without leaving a mark on it. It gives a read of your general credit position but does not affect your score and is not visible to other lenders. We run a soft check during our assessment to understand your situation before matching you.
A hard credit check is what happens when you apply directly with a lender. It leaves a visible inquiry on your file. Apply with five lenders to compare rates and you accumulate five hard hits, lowering your score at the moment you need it to be as strong as possible. Once we match you to a lender through Lending Room, some accept our soft check while others may run their own hard check as part of their final approval process.
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