Need a Loan? With us you pay no more.
No Interest. No Fees. No Charges.
Mary MacKillop Today’s No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) is an accredited program that was developed by Good Shepherd Sisters in 1981 and adopted by the Sisters of St Joseph and other agencies.
The loans do not attract interest and there are no fees. Loans are available for up to $2,000 for essential goods and services such as fridges, washing machines and medical procedures. Repayments are set up at an affordable amount up to 24 months.
How does NILS work?
NILS isn’t a payday loan and it’s not a bank loan. NILS works through a process called ‘circular community credit’. This means when a borrower makes a repayment to NILS, the funds are then available to someone else in the community. NILS loans are available through Mary MacKillop Today, supported by Good Shepherd Microfinance.
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Who can apply?
- Have lived at your previous or current home for 3 months or more. (This can be waived in exceptional circumstances, please contact us to discuss.)
- Have a current Healthcare Card or Pensioner Concession Card or be a low income earner (earn less than $70,000 before tax or less than $100,000 after tax for a couple or people with dependents).
- Have a willingness and ability to repay the loan in small fortnightly repayments.
You will require documentation to verify the above. Please contact us if you’re unsure if you qualify.
What we loan for
- Household items like fridges, washing machines, stoves, dryers, freezers and furniture
- Some medical and dental services
- Education essentials such as computers and text books
- Car registration or repairs
- Some essential services e.g. plumbing
- Other – funeral costs, bet costs, insurance excess and other items…
NILS loans cannot be used for rent, bills, cash or holidays.
How to apply
1. Enquiry
Contact us on : (02) 6331 2010
or email us at:
[email protected] or
go to our website:
loansmarymackilloptoday.org.au
2. Application
Once all documents are received, we will meet with you face to face or in a phone interview to discuss your financial situation and we will help you apply.
3. Assessment
Your loan application and supporting documentation will be assessed against our criteria.
4. Approval
You will be notified if your loan has been approved and the funds are paid directly to the supplier.
Below is a table showing an example comparison between NILS and other loan providers. This is only a guide, please speak to our Financial Inclusion Officers if you have any questions – click the table to enlarge.
(Figures are correct as of August 2018 and taken from advertised Rent to Buy and Pay Lenders websites and calculated with Money Smart Calculators).
NILS for Vehicles
NILS for Vehicles is a fee free, interest free loan of $2000 to $5000 that can be paid off over up to 48 months with simple fortnightly repayments. NILS for Vehicles is a variation our existing NILS program.
NILS for Vehicles is for the purchase of a vehicle that is used for transport. This includes cars, motorcycles, mobility scooters and boats. Please note this does not include recreational bikes, boats or caravans. The vehicle being purchased must be road worthy (excluding mobility scooters).
Vehicles can be purchased from a dealer or through a private sale. All money is transferred directly to the person or business selling the vehicle. We do not lend cash.
Contact us for more details.
We’re here to help
Mary MacKillop Today’s Financial Inclusion Program does more than NILS, we can help you with a number of services, including;
• NILS for Vehicles
• Work and Development Orders (WDO)
• Energy Accounts Payment Assistance (EAPA)
• Budgeting
• Referrals to appropriate services
If you’d like to apply call: (02) 6331 2010 between 9am-2pm or email: [email protected] or click on the below button to go to our website www.loansmarymackilloptoday.org.au
We have offices in Bathurst, Orange, Cowra, Lithgow, Young, Condobolin, Mudgee, Kandos, Blue Mountains and Penrith Region however our services are not restricted to these areas so call our friendly team today!
Mary MacKillop Today’s NILS program is an initiative of the Sisters and is delivered in partnership with Good Shepherd Microfinance.
