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Cashback offers and the fine print
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Cashback offers and the fine print

A $4,000 cashback can be worth -$8,000 if you switch back inside the claw-back period. The four lines you check first.

9 min readBy Sarah ChenStage 4 of 6
Cashbacks are loud. Claw-back clauses are quiet.

What to read before signing

  1. Claw-back period (typically 24-36 months).
  2. Required deposit/discharge anniversary date.
  3. Whether the cashback counts as taxable income (it doesn’t for owner-occupiers, can for investors).
  4. Whether the rate offered is special-cashback-only or matches their best new-customer rate.
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Loan Amount
$50,000
$5,000$500,000
Interest Rate (p.a.)
6.99%
3.00%15.00%
Loan Term
5 years
1 years 7 years
Monthly Payment
$989.82
Total Interest
$9,389
Total Repayment
$59,389
Principal (84.2%)Interest (15.8%)
Principal: $50,000
Interest: $9,389

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WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the example given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees, or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate. Comparison rates are based on a secured loan of $30,000 over 5 years for vehicle finance and $50,000 over 5 years for equipment finance, as required under the National Credit Code.