Emergency cash loans are designed to help you out in times of financial distress, offering quick loan turnaround so you can make necessary payments on outstanding urgent expenses in due time. You can use an emergency cash loan to pay for medical expenses, unexpected bills, or emergency car repairs, among other urgent expenses that must be covered.
There are three types of emergency cash loans that you can take out in Australia, including short term loans, unsecured short term loans, and secured short term loans.
To apply for an emergency cash loan, applicants must:
Be over the age of 18. Be an Australian permanent resident or citizen. Have a stable income from employment or government benefits.
Lender |
Loan Type |
Loan Amount |
Loan Term |
Repayment Amount (based on a loan amount of $1,500) |
Sunshine Loans |
Short Term Loan |
$2,000 |
Nine to fourteen weeks |
$396 |
Safe Financial |
Small Loan |
$5,000 |
22 to 52 weeks |
$396 |
Nimble |
Short Term Loan |
$2,000 |
62 days to nine months |
$372 |
Most emergency cash loans don’t require you to submit assets as collateral. However, if you are applying for a secured loan, then you would be required to pledge a personal asset as collateral against the loan amount.
It’s possible to get an emergency cash loan within a few hours, provided you apply during business hours. However, it might be faster to utilize the cash advance facility on your credit card or use a bank overdraft facility.
Check your options before you borrow:
* This statement is an Australian Government requirement under the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009.
The Government’s MoneySmart website shows you how small amount loans work and suggests other options that may help you.
* This statement is an Australian Government requirement under the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009.