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If you're looking for more information about personal loans and finances, the Instant Finance blog offers loan tips and updates for all your financial needs.
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BudgetingInstant Finance’s Ultimate How To Guide: Budgeting for your dream holiday
If your past year has been anything like ours, it’s time for that long-awaited holiday. With the opening of the Cook Islands and Trans-Tasman bubbles, now is the perfect time to dust off your passport and start planning that getaway you’ve been dreaming of!
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Loan Tips
Am I Eligible for a Personal Loan?
If you need cash now and you’re thinking of applying for a personal loan, we know it can be a bit daunting! Borrowing from us shouldn’t be difficult, so we’ve put together this handy guide on everything you need to know about applying for a personal loan.
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On the Road
5 Benefits of Car Finance
We all need a good set of wheels to get us to work or get the kids to school, but when the unexpected happens it can be tricky to get the cash together for a safe and reliable car. That’s where we come in! Let’s take a look at the benefits of financing a car to get you back in the driver’s seat.
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Loan Tips
Can I get a Personal Loan with a Bad Credit Score?
If you’re struggling with previous bad credit or have got yourself in over your head when it comes to your finances, getting a personal loan can seem out of reach. Take a look at how we can help when a bad credit score haunts you.
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Budgeting
How to Shop for Back to School on a Budget!
It’s almost time to kiss the kids goodbye and send them back to school. But before we can celebrate too much, it’s back to school shopping time, which we know can get a bit pricey.
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Loan Tips
What to Do if You’ve Overspent During Christmas and New Year
If you got a bit too festive over Christmas and New Year’s, you’re not alone. Many of us let our budgets go out the window over the festive season, but now we’re into a new year, it’s time to get back on track – and we can help with that!
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Budgeting
How to Save Money Over Christmas!
Christmas on a budget? No problem! The big day is just around the corner, so here are our Christmas spending tips for a festive day.
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On the Road
Unmissable Kiwi Summer Roadie Destinations
Summer holidays are upon us, so if you’ve had to rethink your overseas holiday plans, or you just can’t wait for a break and some time to socialise, it’s time to start planning your Kiwi Summer roadie to some of the best places to visit in New Zealand!
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Loan Tips
'Decking the Halls' of Your Home This Black Friday and Cyber Monday
As the warmer social months roll in, you might be thinking of ways to improve your home! Here's everything you need to know about shopping for your home this Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
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IF Updates
5 Reasons to Refer a Friend to Instant Finance
Helping others is just what we do – not only as Instant Finance, but as Kiwis and members of the community too!
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IF Updates
6 Things You Didn’t Know About Instant Finance
Today is ‘Get to Know Your Customers Day’ and we thought it would be a great excuse for us to get to know one another a bit better!
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Loan Tips
What Financial Assistance Are You eligible For Through COVID-19?
If COVID-19 has affected your job, your finances or your ability to provide for your family, find out if you’re eligible for these financial assistance packages.
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Loan Tips
How to Manage Your Loan During Uncertain Times
It’s no secret that the past few months have been disruptive and a bit unsettling in all aspects of our lives. With the recent move back into alert levels this week, that same feeling of uncertainty may have come back.
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Loan Tips
How to Choose the Right Personal Loan Provider
If you’re considering applying for a loan, having so many options can be overwhelming. Here’s what to take into consideration when choosing a loan provider.
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Loan Tips
Is a Debt Consolidation Loan Right For Me?
Debt consolidation loans help to simplify your borrowing by consolidating all existing debts into one fixed interest rate loan. Find out if a consolidation loan is right for you!