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Credit union green loans - Community First Credit Union

Green loans NSW



Help save your planet and your pocket

A Community First Green Loan can be used to finance the purchase of 5 star rated environmentally friendly products.

How does it work?

Our Green Loan rewards you for going green by giving you a super low personal loan rate to assist you in making these environmentally friendly purchases.

What products are covered by the green loan?

Examples of products covered by our Green Loan product include:

  • Solar hot water systems
  • Insulation
  • Rainwater tanks
  • Double glazing
  • Photovoltaic (PV) panels and systems
  • Grey water treatment system

View all qualifying products or visit our car loans page to find out more about green car loans.

Green Loan features and benefits

  • A personal loan at our standard variable mortgage rate
  • No monthly loan account keeping fees
  • Additional payments allowed
  • Redraw on your loan
  • Ability to roll your loan in to a home loan at an even cheaper rate
  • Loan terms from 1-5 years
  • Loan amounts from $1,000 to $10,000 for 5 star rated products
  • Please note that our Green Loan is not available for debt consolidation purposes.

Managing your loan

At Community First, we provide you with a range of convenient ways for you to view and manage your loan:

  • Internet Banking (optional)
  • Mobile Banking (optional)
  • Telephone Banking (optional)
  • E-statements (optional)
  • Over the counter at our 13 Financial Services Stores

Applying for a loan with Community First

Depending on what is most convenient for you, you can choose to apply online, over the phone, or by visiting one of our Financial Services Stores. After you apply for a loan with Community First, we will contact you within 24-48 hours regarding your application.

Loan calculators

Our Loan Calculators will help you work out a range of calculations such as how much you may be able to borrow, what your repayments will be, and how additional repayments can affect your loan term and interest paid.



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* Terms and conditions, fees and charges apply - details available on application. All loans subject to lending guidelines. Bill of sale required for loans for vehicles with a 5 star environmental rating. Not available for debt consolidation purposes.

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