When the keys are ready but the bond isn’t…

Rental Bond Loans

to close the gap

The place is yours — then bond, two weeks’ rent and a removalist land in the same week. A CashnGo rental bond loan of up to $5,000 can help close that gap, with every cost shown before you sign.

Choose your loan amount

$300

Choose your repayment term

$16.62/week

$33.23/fortnight

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  • Quick, not rushed Apply online in about five minutes. Most people receive an outcome in seconds; some applications need a closer look.
  • A licensed direct lender You deal with CashnGo from application to final repayment — no broker or lead-selling middleman.
  • Know the cost first Your fees, repayment schedule and total are shown before you decide whether to sign.

Rental Bond Loans

Get the keys without emptying the account

A rental bond loan is simply a personal loan used for the upfront costs of moving: the bond, rent in advance, a cleaning bond or a van on moving day. CashnGo pays the money to you, so you can settle the agent, the removalist and the leftover bits in one go.

Before you borrow, check whether your state or territory offers an interest-free bond loan or rental grant — those are usually cheaper if you qualify. If you do not, or you need extra for the move itself, CashnGo Small Loans run from $300 to $2,000 and Medium Loans from $2,100 to $5,000.

A couple holding the keys to their new rental in an empty Australian apartment

The old bond rarely comes back in time

Plenty of people are waiting on a refund from the last place while the new agent wants this week’s bond. Borrow only what covers the shortfall, set repayments around payday, and unpack knowing the numbers already add up.

A woman unpacking kitchen mugs after moving into a sunny rental

What is a rental bond loan in Australia?

It is not a separate product. It is an unsecured personal loan used to pay a rental bond and the moving costs around it. Government schemes in several states can cover bond interest-free if you meet income and rent tests. A CashnGo loan is the private option when those schemes do not fit, when you need funds in your account, or when the move costs more than bond alone.

Amounts up to $2,000 are Small Loans with fixed fees and no interest. Amounts from $2,100 to $5,000 are Medium Loans. Every application is assessed against your income, regular expenses and ability to repay — approval is never automatic.

Bond, first fortnight, and the van

Work out the real moving total before you apply: bond (often four weeks’ rent), rent in advance, the bond from the last place if it is still held, plus boxes, cleaning and petrol. Borrow the gap, not a round number that feels safer.

If the rent itself will already stretch the budget, another loan will not fix that. The National Debt Helpline is free on 1800 007 007 if the move is happening under money pressure.

A couple holding the keys to their new rental in an empty Australian apartment

Applying for Rental Bond Loans

From signed lease to a clear offer

Add up the moving costs, choose the smallest amount that covers them, then apply online and review the full repayment plan before you decide.

  1. Quick & easy application

    Apply online in around five minutes. We’ve kept the questions simple and the unnecessary paperwork out of the way.

  2. Safe & secure

    Your information is handled securely and confidentially, so you can apply with confidence from wherever you are.

  3. A quick decision

    Our smart technology assesses your application quickly, so you can get an outcome in seconds where possible.

  4. Fast funds

    Once approved, we’ll transfer your funds within seconds. Depending on your bank, it may take a little longer to arrive.

Rental Bond Loans rates, fees and features

Compare our Small Loan and Medium Loan side by side. The amount, term and full cost offered to you will be shown before you sign.

Medium Loans $2,100 – $5,000 One establishment fee plus a capped interest rate
Loan term

3 to 12 months

Establishment fee

$400, charged once

Monthly fee

None. Interest applies instead

Interest rate (APR)*

Up to 48% p.a.

Maximum comparison rate**

65.6597% p.a.

What that looks like

Borrow $3,000 over 12 months and you repay $4,289 in total, including the $400 establishment fee

Usually used for

Larger one-offs like a used car, a house move or dental work

True of both loans

Repayments
Weekly, fortnightly or monthly by direct debit, on a schedule you line up with your pay cycle before you confirm anything.
Paying it out early
Clear the balance whenever you like and we will not charge you for it. On a Small Loan the monthly fees stop from the day it is paid out.
If a payment is missed
A dishonour fee may apply and your bank may charge one of its own. Call us on 13 13 11 before the due date and we will look at other arrangements.

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Rental Bond Loans questions, answered

Straight answers about bonds, state help, timing and what a CashnGo loan actually is.