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Car finance in Melbourne when the bank says no, even on a student visa.
Casual income, no credit history or a student visa? We introduce you to a licensed broker who works with applicants like you. The broker and lender decide, and the introduction costs you nothing.
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These are the situations big banks often turn away. Some people in them do get car finance, usually through specialist lenders rather than the big banks, and never as a guarantee.
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Car finance, even on a student visa
The bank said no. That doesn’t have to be the end.
Student visa, casual hours, no credit history — we introduce you to licensed brokers who actually work with your situation. Introduction only, and no fee to you.
Car finance introductions in Melbourne, student visas included
OneCall hosts these introductions. We don't set, guarantee or negotiate terms — a licensed broker or lender does, under their own licence. You always deal with us first.
📖 Want the full picture first? Read our guide to car finance on a student visa in Australia: what actually works — what lenders look at, the documents, deposits, credit files and the traps.
🚗 Still choosing the car? See our used-car buying help in Melbourne — we can check a car with you before you pay a cent.
Why people get declined
No credit history isn't the same as bad credit
Most people new to Australia get declined because there is nothing on file, not because something bad is on file. Those are two very different problems and they have different solutions.
Casual hours can still work
Big banks want permanent full-time payslips. Plenty of lenders assess casual and ABN income differently — you just have to be talking to the right ones.
Applying everywhere makes it worse
Every application leaves a mark. Five rejected applications makes the sixth harder. One well-matched application beats scattering them around.
Shariah-compliant options exist here
Islamic finance providers operate in Australia, structured without interest. If that matters to you, say so at the start rather than after an application is already in.
What you'll usually need to apply for a car loan on a student visa
Every lender has its own checklist, but these come up almost every time. Get them together before you apply so nobody is waiting on paperwork.
Passport and visa grant
Your visa type and how long it has left matter to lenders — a longer remaining term usually helps.
Proof of income
Recent payslips or bank statements. Casual and ABN income can be considered by the right lender.
A licence you can drive on in Victoria
An Australian licence, or an overseas licence you are allowed to use here. Check the VicRoads rules for your visa.
A deposit, if you have one
Not always required. Whether a deposit is needed, and how much, is up to the lender; the licensed broker will tell you.
The car you want
Lenders finance a specific car. Get it checked first — see our PPSR guide before you commit.
🔎 Found a car? Run the $2 PPSR check before you commit — a lender won't save you from a car with money owing on it. 🎓 Need your work experience recognised too? See RPL certification help.
What we do
We listen to your situation and introduce you to a licensed broker who works with students. That's the whole service.
We don't judge whether a loan is workable, and we never talk about rates, terms or your chances. The licensed broker assesses everything under their own licence and tells you where you stand.
What we don't do
We're a referral service — partners may pay us a fee and you never pay more. We don't arrange loans, assess applications, or provide credit assistance. OneCall Melbourne is not a licensed credit provider or credit representative. Anything involving an actual loan goes to a licensed broker or lender, who handles it under their licence.
Nobody can guarantee finance approval. Anyone who tells you they can is either lying or about to do something you don't want to be part of. The broker we introduce you to pays OneCall a referral fee for the introduction. You never pay extra for it, and we tell you the amount before the introduction if you ask.
Car finance on a student visa — common questions
Can international students get a car loan in Australia?
Can I get car finance on a student visa with no credit history?
Can casual workers get a car loan in Australia?
Is there Islamic (Shariah-compliant) car finance in Australia?
What documents do I need for a car loan on a student visa?
How much deposit do I need for a car loan as an international student?
Does OneCall charge me for a finance introduction?
How long does car finance approval take on a student visa?
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Been knocked back already?
Tell us what happened and what you're on. We'll introduce you to a licensed broker who assesses it properly, under their own licence.