Arion Car Financing
Email: bilar@arionbanki.is
Telephone no.: +354 444 8800
We offer fast and good service when you buy new or used vehicles.
You find the car you want and contact a car dealer
The car dealer submits a digital application for financing.
You sign the agreement in your mobile phone.
Congratulations on your new car!
Arion Bank finances up to 80% of the purchase price of the vehicle and the loan period depends on the age of the vehicle. All applications must be made via a recognized car dealer who will apply for financing on your behalf.
Maximum financing | Combined age* | Maximum loan period | |
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Vehicles | 80% of purchase price of vehicle | 15 years | 7 years |
Caravans and mobile homes | 80% of purchase price of caravan/mobile home | 15 years | 7 years |
Motorbikes and quad bikes | Up to 70% of purchase price of motorbike/quad bike | 5 years | 5 years |
*Combined age of vehicle and loan period
Buying a car is a considerable investment and any damage to the car can prove very expensive if you don’t have proper insurance coverage.
It only takes a couple of seconds to get a quote for car insurance from Vörður insurance in the app. If you find the insurance quote you want, you can complete the purchase with a single click.
How do Arion Bank’s Green Car Loans work?
We offer a 100% discount on loan origination fees for electric vehicles where the CO2 g/km emissions are zero. The discount is calculated automatically in the application process.
We offer a 50% discount on loan origination fees for other environmentally friendly vehicles if CO2 emissions are lower or equal to CO2 g/km 99 The discount is calculated automatically in the application process.
Arion Bank finances Green Car Loans with Green Deposits.
Do I need to undergo a credit assessment?
Yes, if you are a new customer of Arion Bank. The credit assessment is part of the digital application process and takes only 2-3 minutes. Under the Consumer Loans Act a financial institution is always required to perform a credit assessment if the amount being financed exceeds ISK 2,200,000 for individuals or ISK 4,400,000 for married couples or registered partners.
Car lease agreement or car loan?
Car lease agreements are processed in a 100% digital process, which is both quick and flexible. The customer is registered as the user and owner of the vehicle for tax purposes, and once the agreement is settled ownership of the vehicle is transferred to the customer. It is easy to make payments on the agreement or pay it off in full via your online bank account at any time during the agreement period, at no additional expense.
Car loans are issued in the form of a bond registered with the district magistrate. This means that only some of the loan can be processed digitally and that all changes to the loan period must be registered with the district magistrate. The customer is the registered owner of the vehicle, while the Bank has first lien on the vehicle. As with the lease agreement, the loan can be paid down or paid off in full at any time during the loan period at no extra cost. When the loan is paid off the lien on the vehicle is released.
How can I get financing to buy a car?
When you have found the right car, the sales representative at the car dealership will send in a financing application. The application is submitted digitally and the approval process is automatic. It is a 100% paperless process as agreements are signed using electronic ID. If a credit assessment is required it is automatically part of the application process and only takes 2-3 minutes.
If you have any further questions please contact one of our advisors by phone on 444 8800 or by e-mail at bilar@arionbanki.is.
Does the vehicle need to be insured?
Vehicles and caravans financed by Arion Bank must have third-party liability and collision damage waiver insurance during the agreement period. Cancelling collision damage waiver insurance during the agreement period could result in the termination of the agreement.
How do I pay off the car loan/car lease agreement?
It is easy to pay down the loan principal of car loans and car lease agreements and thereby reduce the monthly repayments. You can pay off car loans and car lease agreement via Arion Bank online banking. You can also deposit money into account 300-26-2525, ID-No. 581008-0150 and put the registration number or loan number in the explanation.
A payment receipt should be sent to bilar@arionbanki.is.
How can I see the status of an active lease agreement?
Arion Bank customers can view the status of car lease agreement and car loans in Arion Bank online banking.
Is interest fixed or variable?
Interest on car lease agreements and car loans at Arion Bank are non-indexed and variable.
Do I pay equal amortization or equal principal payments?
You pay equal amortization (annuity).
Is it possible to pay off an active agreement?
It is possible to pay off an active car lease agreements and car loans for individuals without incurring a pre-payment fee. It is also possible to pay extra and reduce your monthly repayments.
How much of the purchase price can I get financing for?
Arion Bank finances up to 80% of the purchase price of the vehicle or caravan.
Can I take the vehicle abroad?
Arion Bank permits vehicles to be taken abroad under an active lease agreement as long as certain conditions are met. Customers are advised to contact Arion Bank with adequate notice and ask for written permission to take the vehicle abroad. Please note that you can only take the vehicle out of the country for a maximum of six weeks. Norræna and other shipping companies monitor the transportation of vehicles abroad and you are required to show the written permission before boarding the ship. Written permission costs ISK 15,000.
The following conditions have to be met:
The following must be included with your application:
A copy of your passport
A “green card” from your insurance company (third party liability and CDW insurance plus theft insurance for duration of your trip). The green card is issued by insurance companies.
Confirmation from the shipping company that transportation costs to and from Iceland have been paid.
Arion Bank can provide further advice on 444 8800 or by e-mail bilar@arionbanki.is.
What is a credit assessment?
A credit assessment is used to evaluate applicant’s ability to repay the loan. The credit assessment looks at the applicant’s disposable income, cost of living or operating costs and debts. See here for further information.
What is electronic ID?
Electronic ID is a simple and secure way to identify yourself and sign documents. Electronic ID can be activated in our branches throughout Iceland. Activating electronic ID at a branch of Arion Bank is free of charge for our customers but otherwise costs ISK 1,000.
What is the difference between a car loan and a car lease agreement?
In a car lease agreement, Arion Bank is the registered owner of the vehicle during the agreement period and ownership of the vehicle is transferred to the customer at the end of the period. The customer is the registered user of the vehicle during the agreement period. In the case of a car loan, the customer is the registered owner, while Arion Bank has first lien on the vehicle.
Email: bilar@arionbanki.is
Telephone no.: +354 444 8800
We offer fast and good service when you buy new or used vehicles.
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