If you’ve had defaults on your credit report, getting car finance can feel impossible — especially if you’ve just changed jobs.
But don’t lose hope.
“Can I get a car loan with defaults if I recently started a new job?”
✅ Yes, it’s possible if you demonstrate stable income and a commitment to improving your financial situation.
🔍 Why Defaults Matter but Don’t Have to Block You
Defaults show past credit problems, but lenders also consider:
- Your current ability to repay
- Employment stability, including recent job changes
- Time since the default occurred
- Whether you’ve cleared or are managing the default
Showing steady income after a job change can help offset credit blemishes.
🔧 Job Change Profiles That Help
You might fit into these categories:
- 🔁 PAYG to PAYG – new job but consistent income
- 📈 ABN to PAYG – switched to payroll with stable income
- 🛠️ Casual to full-time – improving job security
More details on our car loans for job changers hub.
📄 What to Include in Your Application
✅ Proof of your new employment contract
✅ Recent payslips
✅ Bank statements showing consistent deposits
✅ Evidence of cleared or managed defaults
✅ Optional: Letter explaining your financial recovery
This shows lenders you’re now financially responsible.
⚠️ Some Lenders Specialise in High-Risk Profiles
Not all lenders reject applicants with defaults if you’ve changed jobs and stabilized your income.
✅ Use our eligibility checker to find lenders who work with people rebuilding credit.
📌 Final Thought
Defaults aren’t the end of the road. With a steady new job and the right lender, you can still get car finance.
👉 Check your eligibility now and take control of your financial future.
DISCLAIMER
The information provided on this website is general in nature only and has been prepared without considering your financial needs, circumstances and objectives and should NOT be construed as financial, taxation or legal advice. For more information, get in touch with our experienced partner brokers today.