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Camper Financing with Bad Credit 

Oct 22, 2022 | Insights

Camping is great fun and a really cost-effective way of holidaying. It can become an even more exciting hobby when it’s time to upgrade your campervan or recreational vehicle.
If you’re looking for the perfect camping vehicle for your family’s needs, and you happen to have bad credit, don’t stress — there may be loans available for your situation. You just need to know where to look because not all lenders will approve your application!
Read on to find out everything you need to know about getting camper finance with bad credit.

How can I get camper finance with bad credit?

The best way to get camper or caravan finance if you have bad credit is to apply with a lender who specialises in helping people with poor credit. If you have any questions, you can ask online or call to speak with our friendly team today.Apply Now

Will applying for a loan damage my credit score further?

Yes, it can. But it will damage your credit score (credit rating) and chances of approval in the future even more if your application is declined. That’s another reason why you should only apply with a specialist loan provider who will be more likely to approve your application.

What type of loans are available for campers?

A range of leisure finance options are available for camping vehicles and accessories, including:

How do bad credit loans work?

Bad credit loans work like any other type of loan. You need to provide information in your application to demonstrate that you can afford your loan repayments. Your loan repayments will depend on how much you want to borrow, your loan term and the interest rate. Naturally, borrowing larger sums of money will mean your repayments will be larger.
One way to make your repayments more affordable is by taking out a longer loan term. For example, seven years rather than five years. Longer loan terms have lower, regular repayments because the repayments are spread out over a longer period of time. Standard camper finance terms range from three to seven years.
After applying for finance and submitting the necessary documents, the finance application will either be approved or rejected. If the loan is approved, you will need to make regular repayments (usually monthly repayments) plus interest until your loan amount is fully repaid.

What are interest rates on loans for bad credit?

This depends on your credit score and the type of loan you take out. Sometimes, the lower your credit score, the higher the interest rate you may be charged.

If you take out a secured loan rather than an unsecured loan, you may pay a lower interest rate. A secured loan requires you to put up an asset as security for the loan, which the lender can use to recoup their money if you fail to repay the loan amount. 

Is there anything I can do to improve my credit score?

Yes, there are a range of things you can do to improve your credit score, but it may take time. Some of our top tips are:
  • Not applying for finance with traditional lenders who don’t specialise in applicants with bad credit. As mentioned earlier, every loan application rejection damages your credit score. It’s a vicious cycle. Loan rejections make it increasingly harder for you to get approved for any finance.
  • Making all your debt and credit repayments on time. This includes things like your mobile phone account and your electricity or gas bills, as well as credit cards or any other loans you might have.

Will taking out a camper loan improve my credit score?

It might. If you make all your repayments on time it may help to improve your credit score over time, which will make it easier for you to get approved for finance in the future.

Can I get a loan pre-approval?

Yes, and it’s a smart thing to do to save you time and hassle. When you get a loan pre-approval, you will know how much you can spend on your camping vehicle. This can help you avoid looking at vehicles and equipment that are out of your price range.
Getting a pre-approval might even show you that it’s possible to afford more than you thought you could. Which might mean you get to set up camp in the latest, flashiest equipment!

How much can you borrow for a camper?

Loans from as little as $5,000 to as much as $75,000** are available to approved Finance One applicants.

Our team at Finance One can approve a loan for eligible applicants in as little as 48 hours*.

What do you need to apply for camper financing with bad credit?

The main thing you need to demonstrate in your Finance One application is that you can afford your repayments. We will require proof of your income and your last three months of bank statements to verify your current financial situation.
Your income can include Centrelink benefits you may be receiving, as well as your employment income.

Are there any additional fees for paying out your camper finance early?

We mentioned earlier that taking out a longer loan term may be a great way to lower your regular repayments. But if your financial situation changes and you can afford to pay your loan out faster, there are no early repayment fees with personal loans at Finance One! Many lenders do charge early repayment fees, but we prefer to provide the cash flow flexibility that borrowers deserve.

Get started with camper finance for bad credit

Just because you have a bad credit score doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice or compromise your camping experiences. At Finance One, we specialise in approving loans for eligible applicants who have poor or no credit history — including those who have been discharged from bankruptcy or who have defaults on their credit history. We judge our applicants on the present and the future, not the past, and we believe in providing second chances.Apply Online Now

*48 hour approvals are subject to satisfactory documentation being provided to assess the application.

**Loans between $50,000 – $75,000 must be asset backed.

Disclaimer: The information above is of a general nature only and does not consider your personal objectives, financial situation or particular needs. You should consider seeking independent legal, financial, taxation or other advice to check how the information relates to your particular circumstances.  We do not accept responsibility for any loss arising from the use of, or reliance on, the information.

Content prepared by an external writer covering topics that may be of interest to our customers. The content does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Finance One Commercial.

All loan applications subject to normal lending criteria. Fees and charges payable. Terms and conditions apply.

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