Finance & Payment

Selling a Car
With Finance Owing

Still paying off your car? That's not a problem — it's one of the most common situations we deal with. Simply request a payout letter from your lender and provide it to our team — we handle the payout and pay you the balance instantly.

You request a payout letter

Contact your lender and request a current payout letter — they require this to come from you directly.

We settle the loan

The payout is paid directly to your lender on the day of sale. Clean title, no loose ends.

You get the balance instantly

The remaining amount hits your account via Osko — usually within 60 seconds of signing.

How the finance payout process works

  1. 1

    Submit your enquiry

    Tell us about your car. In the form, note that there is finance owing — just provide your lender name and loan reference number.

  2. 2

    You request a payout letter

    Contact your lender and request a current payout letter — this is the exact amount to discharge the loan. Lenders require this request to come from you directly.

  3. 3

    We come to you

    We arrive at a time that suits you. Finance paperwork is prepared in advance — the day of sale is quick and uncomplicated.

  4. 4

    Dual payment — simultaneous

    We pay the payout figure directly to your lender and the balance to you via Osko at the same time. You confirm receipt before handing over the keys.

Lenders we work with

We have existing relationships with all major Australian finance companies. Most payout figures are received within 24–48 hours of our request.

Macquarie LeasingPepper MoneyToyota FinanceBMW Financial ServicesMercedes-Benz Financial ServicesCommonwealth BankANZWestpacNABLatitude FinancialAutopayPlentiFinance OneVolkswagen Financial ServicesRACQ FinanceNRMA FinanceBOQBendigo BankAngle FinanceMetro Finance

What about the payout figure?

A payout figure is what's needed to fully discharge your loan — principal, accrued interest, and any early termination fee. Finance companies issue payout figures valid for 14–30 days.

Example: We agree on $28,000 for your car. Your payout figure is $11,000. We pay $11,000 to your lender and $17,000 to you via Osko — simultaneously.

What you need to provide

We handle everything else from there.

A current payout letter from your lender
Your finance company name
Your loan account or reference number
Your name as it appears on the loan
Your standard ID (driver's licence)
Bank account details for Osko payment

Common questions about selling with finance

Can I sell my car if I still have finance owing?

Yes — and it's very common. The majority of cars sold in Australia have some level of finance owing. Sold Fast can assist with the payout as part of the purchase. You'll need to request a current payout letter from your lender and provide it to us — once we have that, we handle the payment to your lender and pay you the balance via Osko.

Do I need to contact my lender before approaching Sold Fast?

Yes — once we've agreed on a price, you'll need to contact your lender to request a current payout letter. Lenders generally won't provide payout figures to a third party without the borrower's authority. Once you have the letter, provide it to our team and we'll take care of everything from there.

What finance companies do you work with?

We work with all major Australian finance providers — Macquarie, Pepper Money, Toyota Finance, BMW Financial Services, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, Commonwealth Bank, ANZ, Westpac, NAB, Latitude Financial, Autopay, Plenti, and more. If your lender isn't listed here, we can almost certainly still work with them.

What if I owe more than the car is worth?

This is called being 'underwater' on your finance. You can still sell, but you would need to cover the gap between the sale price and the outstanding payout. We will always be transparent about this before proceeding — there are no surprises.

How does the payment work?

Once the sale is agreed, we pay the payout figure directly to your lender and the remaining balance to you via Osko instant bank transfer. Both happen simultaneously on the day of the sale.

Is there an early termination fee if I sell my car?

Some lenders charge an early termination fee when a loan is paid out before its scheduled end date. If this applies, it is included in the payout figure and comes out of the sale proceeds — not an additional out-of-pocket cost. The fee is typically modest.

Finance owing? No problem.

Get your offer — request a payout letter from your lender and we'll handle the rest.

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