Class of consumers that is the target market
The information below summarises the overall class of consumers that is the target market for the Chattel Mortgage based on the product key attributes and the objectives, financial situation and needs of the target market with respect to which this Chattel Mortgage as a financial product was designed for.
This Chattel Mortgage has been designed for consumers whose likely objectives, financial situation and needs (as listed below) are aligned with the product (including the key attributes). The class of consumers the Chattel Mortgage is designed for is: Chattel Mortgage is designed for customers who:
Are seeking a loan for personal purposes to purchase goods (including motor vehicles) and repay that loan under a fixed term fixed repayments agreement;
Secured loan for personal or domestic purposes
Require certainty around repayments and how much they need to pay
Can demonstrate that they are able to afford and repay the loan
Key attributes of Chattel Mortgage that make the product appropriate for the target market:
Amount: Loan amount of at least $5,000 and up to $250,000
Term: Term loan of at least 12 months up to 60 months
Repayments: Customers make regular, scheduled repayments to pay down the loan balance over the term.
Security: an encumbrance is taken over the goods until the loan or Agreed Value is paid in full.
Interest rate: a fixed interest rate means that the repayments will not change over the term of the loan should the conditions of the loan be met.
Credit Criteria: by meeting our credit criteria which will determine affordability of the loan for the customer and whether the loan is not unsuitable.Objectives, Financial situation and needs
This product has been designed for individuals who, for personal and/or financial reasons, are not able or willing to acquire goods and/or services by paying for them upfront. These individuals:
- Need credit to obtain goods and services.
- Aim to have access to a loan value that covers the cost of the goods over a fixed term at a fixed interest rate (with fixed repayments).
- Are capable of paying the repayment amount over their chosen periodic period based on the assessment of their financial situation, which we complete and the Applicant agrees with.
- Are agreeable to provide security in the goods.
Consistency between target market and the product
This product is likely to be consistent with the likely objectives, financial situation and needs of the class of consumer in the target market. This is based on an analysis of the key terms, features and attributes of the product and a finding that these are consistent with the identified class of consumers.