What finance does Mazda use in Australia?
Mazda provides financing in Australia through Mazda Finance, which is offered in partnership with St.George Bank. The company offers a variety of financing options to suit different customer needs, including personal loans for individuals and various financing solutions for businesses.
Mazda Finance Options:
- Personal Fixed Rate Car Loans come with a fixed interest rate, providing stability and predictability in repayments over the term of the loan. Mazda finance often runs promotional interest rates and offers, which can include lower interest rates or special deals on specific models.
- Chattel Mortgage suitable for businesses looking to purchase a vehicle, where the vehicle itself serves as security for the loan. This option offers potential tax benefits.
- Finance Lease allows businesses to lease a vehicle for a fixed term, with the option to purchase the vehicle at the end of the lease period.
- Novated Lease is a salary packaging arrangement where the employer makes lease payments on behalf of the employee from their pre-tax income, potentially offering tax savings.
As an alternative, you can also take out a personal loan. Your possible expenses:
Personal loan calculations for 1 year (example)
| Amount, $ | Rate, % | Accrued %, $ |
| 5,000 | 8.30% | 225 |
| 5,000 | 15.30% | 414 |
| 5,000 | 22.30% | 604 |
| 10,000 | 8.80% | 477 |
| 10,000 | 15.80% | 856 |
| 10,000 | 22.80% | 1,235 |
| 15,000 | 9.30% | 756 |
| 15,000 | 16.30% | 1,324 |
| 15,000 | 23.30% | 1,893 |
| 20,000 | 9.80% | 1,062 |
| 20,000 | 16.80% | 1,820 |
| 20,000 | 23.80% | 2,578 |
How do I calculate my future borrowing costs on Mazda finance?
To calculate your future borrowing costs, you should follow the steps:
- Determine the total amount you need to borrow to purchase the Mazda vehicle. It includes the car price minus any deposit or trade-in value you provide.
- Visit the Mazda Finance website or contact a Mazda dealership to get the current interest rates for Mazda Finance.
- Decide on the duration over which you want to repay the loan. Common loan terms are 3, 5, or 7 years.
- Consider Additional Expenses such as application fees, monthly account fees, and insurance costs if applicable.