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Typical amounts $2,000 to $50,000+
1 to 7 year terms for certainty
Same-day outcomes possible for complete files
Choose flexibility or sharper pricing with security
Pay clinics or specialists at settlement if needed
Elective or essential care, dental, fertility, rehab
Share your details, treatment type and budget. No lengthy forms.
Compare secured vs unsecured, terms, fees and comparison rates.
Provide ID, income evidence and bank statements for assessment.
Funds to you or directly to clinics, dentists or specialists.
Medical loans are personal loans used to cover out-of-pocket healthcare costs—whether essential or elective. They spread expenses for surgery, dental work, fertility treatments, vision care, rehabilitation and more into predictable repayments. Pricing is risk-based and depends on your credit profile, income and requested amount.
You can opt for unsecured loans for speed and flexibility, or secured loans (e.g., using a car) to access sharper pricing or higher limits. Comparing offers and checking the comparison rate ensures you understand total cost before committing.
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Pick a structure that suits your treatment timing and budget:
A personal loan that doesn't require collateral, based on your creditworthiness and ability to repay, offering flexibility for various purposes.
People who need flexible funding for any purpose without risking their assets. Ideal for debt consolidation, home improvements, holidays, and old or exotic vehicles.
A personal loan secured against an asset offering lower rates than unsecured options. Use the funds for any purpose while benefiting from competitive secured rates.
Borrowers with valuable assets who want lower rates for debt consolidation, home improvements, or major purchases while keeping costs down.
An unsecured personal loan with fixed interest rate providing predictable monthly payments. Perfect for consolidating debt or funding personal goals.
Borrowers who want payment certainty and protection against rate rises for debt consolidation, home improvements, or planned expenses.
An unsecured personal loan with variable interest rates that can fluctuate with market conditions. Potentially benefit from rate decreases on your personal financing.
Borrowers comfortable with payment variability who want to benefit from potential rate decreases without putting assets at risk.
Medical loans cover a wide range of healthcare needs in Australia, from essentials to elective procedures:
Pay hospital excesses and procedure gaps not fully covered by Medicare or private health. Keep treatment timelines on track without draining savings.
Finance implants, crowns, root canal, wisdom teeth removal, Invisalign and veneers. Bundle multiple treatments into one fixed repayment.
Cover IVF cycles, egg freezing, genetic testing and related medications. Predictable repayments help plan for multiple stages of treatment.
From rhinoplasty to breast reconstruction or liposuction, fund procedures that improve confidence or follow medical recommendations.
LASIK, cataract gaps, specialty lenses, hearing aids and audiology support—financed with clear terms and fixed instalments.
Support ongoing therapy after injury or surgery, psychology and psychiatry services, or intensive outpatient programs with steady repayments.
High-cost prescriptions, injectables, CPAP machines, mobility aids and at-home medical equipment can be included in one facility.
When you need to travel for specialist care, include flights and stays so access to treatment isn’t delayed.
Alana & Chris
Challenge: Facing upfront IVF costs not fully covered by insurance.
Solution: Unsecured medical loan over 4 years with direct clinic payments.
Alana and Chris in Melbourne needed to begin IVF quickly but were short on up-front funds for medications and the first cycle. Through Emu Money, they compared matched options and chose an unsecured medical loan with fixed repayments and no monthly fee. Funds were paid directly to their clinic and pharmacy, letting them start immediately while keeping a predictable budget.
Typical loan sizes range from $2,000 to $50,000+, depending on the procedure, income stability and overall commitments. Secured loans may allow higher limits and sharper pricing; unsecured prioritises speed and flexibility. Lenders review recent bank-statement conduct and serviceability to set a suitable maximum so repayments remain manageable.
Balance over time
Eligibility focuses on affordability, income stability and a clear plan for the funds (e.g., quotes or treatment plans). Stronger profiles and secured options can unlock sharper pricing. Clean recent bank-statement conduct improves approval odds.
You may be eligible if you are:
An Australian resident aged 18+
Employed, self-employed or receiving acceptable income
Able to demonstrate serviceability via bank statements
Meeting minimum credit criteria (score/history)
Borrowing for a legitimate medical or dental purpose
Complete a quick online application and upload documents. We’ll compare offers across secured vs unsecured and coordinate settlement to you or directly to your provider so treatment isn’t delayed.
Documents you may need:
Photo ID (driver’s licence or passport)
Recent bank statements (3–6 months)
Payslips or income evidence (or tax returns if self-employed)
Quotes, treatment plan or invoices
Asset details if offering security
Compare more than just the headline rate—fees and the comparison rate influence the true cost. Shorter terms reduce total interest, while longer terms lower monthly outgoings. If your provider allows staged payments, draw down only what you need. Consider secured options for sharper pricing if appropriate, and check early-repayment policies so you can pay it off faster without penalty.
Example: Term impact — $15,000 at 12.49% p.a. (approx.):
Term | Approx. Monthly Repayment | Total Interest (approx.) |
---|---|---|
3 years (36 mths) | $501 | $3,036 |
4 years (48 mths) | $397 | $3,996 |
5 years (60 mths) | $336 | $5,160 |
Structure and features affect flexibility and cost. Here are key options to consider:
Secured loans (often against a car) may allow larger amounts and sharper rates but put the asset at risk if repayments are missed. Unsecured loans are faster and more flexible, usually at higher rates.
Fixed rates provide certainty over the whole term. Variable rates can change with the market and may save money if rates fall—but could rise.
Some lenders pay clinics or pharmacies directly at settlement. This prevents delays and ensures funds are used for treatment as intended.
For multi-step treatments, staged drawdowns let you access funds as invoices arise, helping reduce interest on unused amounts.
Look for extra repayments and early payout with low or no penalty so you can clear the balance sooner and save on interest.
Sharper pricing is offered to stronger profiles. Improving bank-statement conduct and reducing other debts before applying can help.
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