Personal Loans NZ
Fast, flexible personal loans for Kiwis. Apply online or visit one of our Auckland branches.

Personal loans in NZ, from $200 to $20,000
A MoneyShop personal loan can help when something comes up that can’t wait. Car repairs, a wedding, a trip home, or bringing a few debts together into one payment.
We’ve been lending to New Zealanders since 1993 and we’re 100% Kiwi owned. You can borrow from $200 to $20,000, with an interest rate that is fixed for the whole loan, so your repayments stay the same from the first week to the last.
Apply online from anywhere in New Zealand, or visit one of our Auckland branches in Otahuhu, Manukau or Henderson. We usually process loans on the same day. Lending criteria and responsible lending checks apply.
$200 to $20,000
Loan amount
29.95% p.a.
Fixed interest rate
Same day
Usually processed
Since 1993
100% Kiwi owned
Choose the right loan for you
Everything from cash loans to debt consolidation loans
What to know before you apply for a personal loan
Compare secured and unsecured personal loans, see our fixed 29.95% p.a. interest rate and fees, and find out how to apply and who can apply.
Secured and unsecured personal loans
Unsecured personal loans are available up to $5,000. You don’t need to offer anything as security.
Secured personal loans are for amounts from $5,000 to $20,000. We lend against cars and property. There must be no money owing on your security. If a balance remains, we can sometimes pay it out and build the cost into your loan.
Not sure which one suits you? Our team can talk it through with you. See small loans, unsecured loans and car loans for more detail.
Personal loan interest rates and fees
Our interest rate is 29.95% p.a., fixed for the whole contract. No surprises and no hidden fees.
- Establishment fee: a one-off fee based on the size of your loan, from $65.
- Administration charge: 55c a day while your account is open.
- Repayments: weekly.
Example: borrowing $1,500 over 52 weeks means weekly repayments of $46.43 (final payment $45.91) and total repayments of $2,413.84. This includes interest, the $300 establishment fee, the $109 Repayment Waiver and the daily administration charge. It assumes no missed payments and no early repayment.
You can see every cost on our Cost of Borrowing page.
How to apply for a personal loan
- Apply online. It takes a few minutes. You can also apply in branch or call us on 0800 66 66 39.
- Send us your documents. We’ll tell you what we need to support your application.
- We check it’s right for you. Every application goes through responsible lending checks, including a credit check, to make sure the loan is affordable.
- Get your money. If you have everything we need, we usually process loans on the same day.
Who can apply
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You need to meet our lending criteria and be able to afford the repayments.
- We lend to all Kiwis, including people on a benefit. See beneficiary loans.
Personal loan calculator
Use our personal loan calculator to get a rough idea of your weekly repayments. Choose how much you’d like to borrow and for how long. It’s private and it won’t affect your application.
Want the full breakdown, including interest and the total you’d repay? Use our loan calculator.
Example: $1,500 over 52 weeks at 29.95% p.a. fixed.

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Personal loan FAQs
What can I use a personal loan for?
Most things that matter to you. Our customers use personal loans for car repairs and vehicles, weddings, travel, emergencies, and bringing debts together into one repayment.
How much can I borrow?
From $200 to $20,000. Loans up to $5,000 can be unsecured. Loans from $5,000 to $20,000 need security. All loans are subject to responsible lending enquiries and checks.
How long does it take to get a personal loan?
If you have all the documents we need, we can process your loan fast, and usually on the same day. This is subject to responsible lending enquiries and checks to make sure the loan is affordable.
What is the interest rate on a personal loan?
29.95% p.a., fixed for the term of your loan. See our Cost of Borrowing page for all fees.
Do you do a credit check?
Yes. A credit check is part of our responsible lending checks on every application.
Can I apply if I have bad credit?
You’re welcome to apply. We look at your whole situation, including what you can afford now, not only your credit history. Every application is assessed against our lending criteria.
What do I need to apply?
You need to be 18 or over and able to show that you can afford the repayments. We’ll let you know which documents we need when you apply.
Can I repay my loan early?
Yes. An early repayment fee may apply. Please check our Cost of Borrowing page before you go ahead.
Any more questions?
Contact UsOur friendly team are here to help throughout the lending process. Call us on 0800 66 66 39 or get in touch online.
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