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Can I get a loan if I receive Job Seeker benefits?

Yes. The Cash Direct Job Seeker loan is for people currently receiving regular Job Seeker benefits and are expecting this to continue until they move to a casual, part-time or full-time position soon.  They may be living at home with their parents or sharing accommodation to manage their monthly expenses.

If more than 50% of your total income is from Job Seeker benefits, your loan repayments can not exceed 10% of your total income. Before considering a loan, you can also see if you qualify for a Centrelink Advance Payment which is a nil cost advance. To learn more about Advance Payments, click here.
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What is a Job Seeker Benefit?

The Centrelink Job Seeker allowance provides support payments while you are unemployed and looking for work.

You may be eligible for Job Seeker Payment if:

You can access more information about the Job Seeker Payment here

What is a Job Seeker Eligible Loan?

At Cash Direct, we offer a Job Seeker Eligible Loan, which allows our customers to borrow between $200 and $1,000 over a 1 to 12 month period. The amounts can be larger if you also have additional wages or other income. These loans suit those who don’t need to borrow a lot and prefer to pay their loan down typically within 6 months. They are designed to help you out with additional expenses whilst you are looking for work, such as bills, car repairs to get to your next job, work interview attire and other expenses.

Before you apply for a Cash Direct Small Job Seeker loan you should check whether you are eligible for a Centrelink Advance Payment, which you can also use when you get a new job.

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Can I get a loan from Cash Direct if I receive Family Tax Benefits?

Yes, Cash Direct offers a Single Mother Loan or Sole Parent Loan, which is designed for individuals receiving regular Centrelink Family Tax A & B Benefits. Cash Direct provides various Cash Loans, Personal Loans, and Vehicle loans for people receiving Centrelink Benefits.

How fast can I get a Family Tax Benefit loan from Cash Direct?

Once your application is approved, Cash Direct's Small Cash Loans, including those for Family Tax Benefit recipients, can be paid within 60 minutes.

What are the repayment terms for Cash Direct Small Loans?

Repayment terms for Cash Direct Small Loans are up to 3-12 months. You also have the flexibility to repay your loan any time without being charged additional fees, which will reduce your overall interest and fee cost.

What is a Job Seeker Benefit and who is eligible for it?

The Centrelink Job Seeker allowance provides support payments while you are unemployed and looking for work. You may be eligible if you are at least 22 but under Age Pension age, and are looking for work, can’t work or study due to sickness or injury, or have recently lost your partner.

Is Cash Direct affiliated with Centrelink or Services Australia?

No, Cash Direct is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, Services Australia. However, they do provide Cash Loans, Personal Loans, and Vehicle loans for people receiving Centrelink Benefits.

What is the income rule for Cash Direct loans if most of my income is from Job Seeker benefits?

If more than 50% of your total income is from Job Seeker benefits, your loan repayments cannot exceed 10% of your total income.

How much can I borrow with a Cash Direct Family Tax Benefit loan?

Cash Direct offers Small Cash Loans from $200 to $2,000 for eligible customers, which can be accessed through the Family Tax Benefit loan option.

What are the fees for a Cash Direct Small Loan (Family Tax Benefit loan)?

For Small Loans of $2,000 or less, an APR does not apply as they are fee-based only. There is a 20% establishment fee of the amount borrowed and a 4% monthly fee of the amount borrowed. For example, a $1,000 loan repaid over 4 months would equate to a total payable of $1,360.

What are the repayment terms for Cash Direct Job Seeker loans?

Job Seeker Eligible Loans can be repaid over a 1 to 12 month period. Small Loans typically have terms of up to 3-12 months. You can repay your loan any time without being charged additional fees, which will reduce your overall interest and fee cost.

Should I consider a Centrelink Advance Payment before a Cash Direct Job Seeker loan?

Yes, before considering a loan from Cash Direct, you should check if you qualify for a Centrelink Advance Payment, which is a nil cost advance.

What are Cash Direct Job Seeker loans designed to help with?

These loans are designed to help you with additional expenses whilst you are looking for work, such as bills, car repairs to get to your next job, work interview attire, and other expenses.

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