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Glossary

Processing Fee

A one-time charge by the lender for evaluating and sanctioning the loan, usually a percentage of the amount.

What it means

Processing fees range from nil to 3% of the loan amount plus GST, depending on product and lender. Home loans typically carry small or capped fees; unsecured personal and business loans carry higher percentages. Some lenders also charge documentation, legal and technical fees separately.

Fees are disclosed in the Key Fact Statement and included in the APR. They are usually deducted from the disbursal amount rather than collected upfront, and any lender or agent asking for a fee before sanction is a warning sign.

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