Private Sale Finance

Buying off a private seller? We've got the pointy bits.

Private sales can land a sharper price than a dealer — if you handle the paperwork right. We arrange the finance, PPSR check and direct seller payout.

A private sale usually beats a dealer on price, but the buyer takes on more responsibility — payout of any existing finance, PPSR check, transfer of rego, and confidence the funds change hands safely.

We handle the finance and orchestrate settlement directly with the seller, so money only moves once everyone's protected.

Who it may suit

If any of these sound like you, we should chat.

  • Buyers who've found the car on Carsales, Facebook or Gumtree
  • Anyone buying from a friend, family member or colleague
  • Buyers wanting pre-approval before they negotiate
  • Sellers wanting confidence the buyer's funds are legit
  • Buyers of older or unusual vehicles
  • PAYG and self-employed buyers both
Common use cases

Where this product comes in handy.

Carsales / Gumtree finds

The car you've actually been hunting for — privately listed.

Family or mate sale

Keeps the transaction clean and at arm's length.

Inter-state purchase

We coordinate inspection, payout and transfer remotely.

Older vehicles

Specialist lenders for cars dealers wouldn't touch.

Modified or imported

Specialty lender appetite for the right asset.

Seller has existing finance

We pay out their loan and clear title at settlement.

How it works

From first chat to settled, in four steps.

(01)

Pre-approval

Get approved before you negotiate — you know your budget and the seller knows you're serious.

(02)

PPSR & inspection

We help check the vehicle has no finance against it and recommend a mechanical inspection.

(03)

Loan settlement

Lender pays the seller (or pays out their existing finance) — funds only move when title clears.

(04)

Rego transfer

You take delivery and the rego transfer goes through smoothly.

FAQs

Common questions, answered.

What if the seller still owes money on the car?+

Common — and not a deal-breaker. The lender pays out the seller's existing finance first, then pays the seller the balance. Title transfers clean to you.

Do I need to do a PPSR check?+

Absolutely — and we help with it. PPSR shows whether the car has any finance, theft history or write-off status registered against it. Around $2 to run, peace of mind included.

Can I finance an inter-state private sale?+

Yes — we do these regularly. We can recommend inter-state inspection services and coordinate the rego transfer.

What about the seller getting their money safely?+

Funds go directly from the lender to the seller (or their existing financier) on settlement day — no risk of bounced cheques or dodgy transfers.

How long does a private sale take to settle?+

Usually 3–7 business days from accepted offer to keys in your hand, depending on how quickly PPSR and inspection come back.

Ready when you are.

No obligation, no pressure — just a quick chat to see if we can help.

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