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Mybond Loans (MYBLBP)
Last Update: 01 May 2025
Target Market Determination for Mybond Loans - Mybond Loans Plus (MYBLBP)
Prepared by New Money Lender Pty Ltd trading as Mybond Loans ABN 19653 707 138, Australian Credit Licence 536096. This document was last updated: 01 May 2025
Target Market
The class of consumers that is the target market for our product are consumers who:
- need amounts of between $2,001 and $5,000;
- need credit to pay:
- a residential rental bond;
- removalist and transport costs;
- rent for the first week of a residential tenancy;
- other costs which may arise when moving into new residential rental premises.
- want the funds quickly;
- want the application process to be simple, online, and quick;
- are interested in product term lengths no longer than 12 to 24 months;
- are willing to use a motor vehicle as security or guarantor;
- want a fixed interest rate on a declining balance;
- are willing to pay a fixed establishment fee equal to $300, that can be included in the loan amount;
- are able to afford the repayments without hardship;
- want to make additional or increased repayments without penalty;
- want product terms that are clear and easy to understand;
- want ready access to customer services.
Persons Excluded from the Target Market
Consumers who do not meet our credit and eligibility criteria, including:
- are under 18 years of age;
- are not employed on a permanent or casual basis;
- have more than 50% of their income from Centrelink;
- are not a permanent resident of Australia;
- have a low credit score;
Product Key Attributes
- loan amounts ranging from $2,001 to $5,000;
- loan terms ranging from 12 - 24 months;
- an interest rate of 36%;
- establishment fee of $300;
- a repayment frequency of weekly;
- transparent, legible and easily understood contract, including financial table and loan terms;
- a motor vehicle security or guarantor may be required;
- ready access to customer services and hardship policy.
Assessment Criteria and Distribution Conditions
| Assessment Criteria | Assessment Outcome |
|---|---|
| Applicant or Borrower | Single or Joint Borrower |
| Purpose | The purpose of the product is to: provide loans for residential rental bonds; removalist and transport costs; and other costs which may arise when moving into new residential rental premises. |
| Key Attributes related to the needs, objectives and financial situation of the Target Market | The products key attributes benefit the customer in the target market because: the loan amounts are closely related to the amounts required by the target market consumers in their loan applications and communications with the consumers. The loan terms are suitable for the consumers' needs, requirements and objectives, and financial situation. The loan repayments are affordable for the consumer without hardship. The application process is online, and most are completed within minutes. The funds are available quickly after acceptance of the contract by the consumer. The contracts are legible and easy to understand, being only 15 pages long in 10 pt. font or larger. There is ready access to customer service. 36% interest rate is charged and a $300 establishment fee. A motor vehicle security or guarantor may be required. The loan terms match those for consumers in the target market. |
| Will the product deliver what is promised in the future? | The product term is 12 – 24 months. The product does not change over the term of the loan. The product does deliver what is promised over its term. |
| Does the product need a redesign? | As at the last review, the product did not require redesign. |
| Does the target market need to be narrowed? | As at the last review, the product target market did not need to be narrowed. |
Distribution Conditions
| Distribution Conditions | Details |
|---|---|
| Responsible Lending Obligations | The product will be distributed in compliance with all responsible lending obligations. |
| Voluntary Distribution Conditions | The product will be distributed in compliance with the following voluntary distribution conditions:
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| Distribution Channels | Distribution channels will all present the product appropriately to consumers in that they:
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