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Car Loans Articles

Car Loans: Secured vs Unsecured Car loans play a pivotal role in empowering individuals to afford their own vehicle, which can be a significant purchase. These loans, structured to fit within one's financial situation, can ease the burden of acquiring a car and assist in achieving personal convenience and mobility. - read more

Your Car Loan Journey: From Application to Approval In this article, we are embarking on a guided journey that we believe will help immensely in navigating the intricacies of the car loan process. - read more

When to use a Finance Broker for Car Loan Finance  Whether you're buying a car for the first time or you've been through the process before, it's always worth considering whether or not you should use a finance broker to arrange your car loan. In this article, we'll weigh up the pros and cons of using a specialist finance broker so that you can make the best decision for your circumstances. - read more

Breaking down the cost of fuel: how much do you really spend on petrol per year? As a car owner, you probably already know that fuel is one of the largest expenses you have to face on a regular basis. However, have you ever stopped to consider just how much you spend on petrol every year? Understanding the true cost of fuel can be eye-opening, revealing just how much of your hard-earned money goes toward filling up your tank. In this article, we will break down the cost of fuel, exploring the various factors that impact petrol prices and calculating how much you can expect to spend each year. - read more

Car Leasing Leasing is an often misunderstood car financing option so, in response to subscriber feedback, we've included this article to help give you a better understanding of what it is and how it works. - read more

Finance News

Mortgage Stress Spurs Increase in Early Release Super Enquiries 13 Sep 2023: .financialservicesonline.com.au The COVID-19 regime implemented by the former Coalition government allowed individuals facing financial hardship to access their superannuation early. Although this program ended almost four years ago, recent data suggests that people are still seeking early access to their superannuation to overcome current economic challenges. - read more

Australian Borrowers Brace for More Interest Rate Challenges 13 Sep 2023: .financialservicesonline.com.au According to recent estimates by CBA, the value of fixed-rate mortgages set to expire within the next six months amounts to a staggering $34 billion. Even more concerning is the anticipated expiration of an additional $52 billion worth of fixed-rate mortgages by the end of the year. - read more

Finance Regulator Taking Westpac to Court over Hardship Cases 07 Sep 2023: .financialservicesonline.com.au Australia’s oldest bank, Westpac, is facing legal action as the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) alleges that it failed to respond to financial hardship notices from hundreds of customers. The civil action, which involves 229 impacted customers, will be launched in the Federal Court this week. - read more

RBA Shows Caution in Rate Decisions, Leaving Possibility for Future Hikes 05 Sep 2023: .financialservicesonline.com.au The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is expected to keep interest rates steady for a third consecutive month in September, but the possibility of future rate hikes is still on the table. - read more

Deepening Financial Woes for 1.5 Million Australians Caught in Mortgage Stress 29 Aug 2023: .financialservicesonline.com.au Roy Morgan, a leading market research company, has released its latest mortgage stress survey for July, revealing a startling increase in financial pressure on Australian homeowners. The survey shows that mortgage stress has reached its highest level since May 2008, with a staggering 1.5 million individuals, or 29.2% of mortgage holders, now classified as 'at risk'. - read more

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Personal Loan:
A personal loan is a loan provided to an individual or individuals (as opposed to a business) and that can be generally be used for a variety of purposes subject to the approval of the lender.