For NZ vehicle buyers

Pre-approved before you hit the forecourt. Shop like a cash buyer.

Walking onto a dealer lot with finance already sorted puts you in control. We shop 20+ lenders, get you a real approval in hand, and you negotiate hard on price. Cars, utes, bikes, boats, caravans.

Same-day decisions on most deals No credit hit for a pre-approval Rates from 9.95% for prime credit

Get pre-approved

No impact on your credit score. Approval valid for 30 days.

Soft check. 30-day approval. Shop any dealer.

Why pre-approval changes the game

Dealers respect a buyer with finance sorted.

Walking in with an approval in hand flips the power dynamic. You are not begging for finance, you are choosing a vehicle. Dealers drop the margin games, skip the finance add-ons, and sharpen the price.

Know your real budget

Your approval tells you exactly what you can borrow. No more falling in love with a car that was never in range.

Negotiate hard

Cash-equivalent buyers save $1,000 to $5,000 on the same vehicle. Pre-approval gives you that position without liquidating savings.

Skip the dealer finance trap

Dealer finance often hides add-ons and higher rates. Your Stream-arranged loan is transparent, shopped across 20+ lenders.

What we finance

If it has wheels, a hull, or a hitch, we finance it.

Cars, new and used

From $10K hatchbacks to $150K European. Dealer or private sale.

Utes and vans

Personal, commercial or mixed use. Asset finance options available for business owners.

Motorcycles

Road, dirt, cruiser. Learner-legal buyers welcome.

Boats and jet skis

Runabout to offshore. Secured against the vessel.

Caravans and motorhomes

Purpose-built finance terms up to 10 years.

Non-prime credit OK

Defaults, past arrears, recent visa, on a benefit. Tell us the truth and we will tell you what is possible.

How it works

Pre-approval in 3 steps.

Tell us the budget

60-second form. No credit hit.

We match a lender

We place with the lender most likely to approve your profile. Same day in most cases.

Shop with confidence

30-day approval letter. Go negotiate.

FAQ

Vehicle finance questions.

How long is a pre-approval valid?

30 days. Plenty of time to find the right vehicle without feeling rushed.

Can I buy privately with a Stream approval?

Yes. Most of our lenders fund both dealer and private sales. We handle the payment direct to the seller.

I have a default on my credit file, can I still get finance?

Yes, in most cases. Our non-prime lender panel specialises in exactly this. Rates are higher than prime, but we will lay out the real numbers before you commit.

Do I need a deposit?

Not always. 0-deposit finance is available for strong credit profiles. For non-prime credit, a 10-20% deposit materially improves your approval odds and rate.

What about trade-ins?

Your trade-in counts as deposit. The lender will net it off the loan amount. Dealer or private trade-in, both work.

Get pre-approved. Shop like a cash buyer.

60-second form. No credit hit. Approval in hand, same day.

Get pre-approved