No Interest Loans

No Interest Loans provide loans for essential items to people on low incomes.

As a No Interest Loans provider, The Salvos provide loans of up to $1,500 for essential items. We will then work with you to create a 12-18 month repayment plan that suits your situation. 

Please remember, Salvos No Interest Loans work through community credit. This means when you make a repayment to us, the funds are then available to someone else in the community.

Apply for a No Interest Loan

To apply for a No Interest Loan you must:

• be on a low income (centrelink payment, Health Care card or pension card)
• reside in your current premises for at least 3 months
• be willing to repay your loan over 12-18 months

Find your nearest NILS provider

Important subsidy information for NSW residents

Under the NSW Home Energy Appliance Program (HEA) NSW residents who apply for NILS can save up to 40% off the cost of a new fridge and up to 50% off the cost of a new TV.

Find out more about the HEA Program

Loan purposes

No Interest Loans may be used to purchase essential household and personal items, such as:

• refrigerator/freezer
• bed/mattress
• computer
• washing machines
• health items
• medical and dental equipment or aids, and
• energy efficient appliances

Loan exclusions

Loans cannot be used for:

• Rent
• Bond 
• Debts
• Cash
• Living expenses such as holidays