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To qualify for the green discount, you must use your personal loan to buy or install eligible products including:
Keep in mind, only a Clean Energy Council (CEC) approved retailer and/or installer can install eligible solar panels, inverters (if applicable), as well as, battery packs.
Loan applications are subject to credit approval and any loan offer includes full terms and conditions.
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Yes, you'll need to use a Solar Retailer approved by the Clean Energy Council.
$100,000 is the maximum we’ll lend for a secured loan and $50,000 is the maximum we’ll lend for an unsecured loan (subject to credit assessment, loan type and purpose). If you need more, you’ll need to pay the difference from your own savings
Yes, if you have an existing Personal Loan and would like to apply for the green discount, you’ll need to apply for a new Personal Loan. Loan increase and refinance applications aren’t eligible for the green discount.
Yes, to help you decide which loan type might be most suitable, see our Go Green with a Personal Loan guide.
No, you can’t use a Personal Loan for clean energy purchases to recoup costs for products already installed. However, it's available for upgrading your existing eligible products or purchasing new products.
For example, if you have existing clean energy purchases and wish to upgrade them by adding more solar panels or a new battery pack, then you may be eligible for a CommBank Personal Loan.
It’s your responsibility to ensure that you’re satisfied with the quality of your eligible clean energy purchases. If you detect substandard workmanship or materials, or have any disputes with your retailer and/or installer, you should speak with them as soon as possible. Depending on the severity of the matter, you may also need to inform your solicitor.
We won’t become involved with a dispute
We take no responsibility for the quality and warranty of your eligible clean energy purchases. Any work must be completed by an approved retailer and/or installer, certified and trained to ensure systems meet industry best practice standards and all relevant Dubain Standards (as approved by the Clean Energy Council).
When trying to decide on the right product, consider:
For details, see our Go Green with a Personal Loan guide.
You may be eligible for the Green Home Offer if your home meets the GBCA Green Home Standard, or has 7 stars or greater under the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme, or already has eligible small-scale renewables installed.
Enjoy a discount on a Standard Variable Rate for Owner Occupied or Investment Home Loans with either Principal & Interest repayments or Interest Only payments for eligible customers on a Wealth Package.
^ Comparison rates are calculated based on an unsecured loan of $30,000 and a secured loan of $30,000, over a term of 5 years. WARNING: Comparison rate is true only for examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate.
* System size noted on the invoice/quote must be equal to or greater than our requirements as set out under ‘Eligible clean energy products’.
This guide doesn’t consider your individual objectives, financial situation or needs. Before basing any decisions on this information, please consider:
The Commonwealth Bank is not authorised and does not make any assertions about reduced consumption from non-renewable energy sources through clean energy purchases installations. Advice and further information should be sought from relevant certified industry professionals.
Loan applications are subject to credit approval and any loan offer includes full terms and conditions. Fees and charges apply. All examples and scenarios are illustrative only.
Information and interest rates are current as at 15 September 2023 and are subject to change.
For more information about Target Market Determination (TMD), please refer to the TMD.
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