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How the Car Loan Application Process Works in Australia
How the Car Loan Application Process Works in Australia
Applying for a car loan in Australia usually involves checking affordability, preparing documents, submitting an application, lender assessment, conditional approval, vehicle checks, contract signing and settlement. This guide explains the typical steps and what can affect the outcome. - read more
Unlocking Savings: The Benefits of Refinancing Your Car Loan
Unlocking Savings: The Benefits of Refinancing Your Car Loan
Refinancing your car loan can be a game changer for your financial health. But what exactly does it mean? In simple terms, refinancing involves replacing your current car loan with a new one, usually to secure better interest rates or more favorable terms. - read more
Business Car Loans and Vehicle Finance Tax Considerations in Australia
Business Car Loans and Vehicle Finance Tax Considerations in Australia
Business vehicle finance can affect cash flow, GST, deductions, depreciation, private use records and fringe benefits tax. This guide explains the general tax concepts Australian small business owners and sole traders should understand before choosing a business car loan or vehicle finance structure. - read more
Car Loan Interest, Fees and Repayment Costs Explained
Car Loan Interest, Fees and Repayment Costs Explained
The total cost of a car loan is shaped by more than the advertised interest rate. Learn how rates, fees, loan terms, deposits, balloon payments and repayment frequency can affect what you pay over time. - read more

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Broker Review Puts Loan Recommendations Under Fresh Scrutiny
Broker Review Puts Loan Recommendations Under Fresh Scrutiny
28 Oct 2026: Paige Estritori
ASIC’s latest review of mortgage broker conduct has put a spotlight on how loan recommendations are explained, documented and challenged when a cheaper option is available. Although the review focused on home loan brokers, the practical lesson is broader: borrowers should understand not only the advertised rate, but also why a particular loan structure, lender or feature is being presented as suitable. - read more
Charging Access Becomes a Bigger Part of Electric Truck Funding
Charging Access Becomes a Bigger Part of Electric Truck Funding
28 Oct 2026: Paige Estritori
Australia’s electric truck conversation has shifted from vehicle availability alone to the practical question of where, when and how commercial vehicles will charge. Ampol’s October 2026 activity has made that shift clearer, with the company announcing a proposed acquisition of Evie Networks and a separate memorandum of understanding with Foton Mobility Distribution to explore charging solutions for electric commercial vehicles. - read more
ASIC Review Highlights the Need to Question Costlier Loan Recommendations
ASIC Review Highlights the Need to Question Costlier Loan Recommendations
28 Oct 2026: Paige Estritori
ASIC’s 13 October 2026 review of major mortgage broker groups has delivered a timely reminder for borrowers: a loan recommendation should be understandable, evidence-based and clearly connected to the customer’s needs. The regulator found that broker practices generally aligned with its guidance, but also identified gaps in how some higher-cost loan recommendations, supervision processes and complaints were handled. - read more
Off-Road Boom Changes the Motorcycle Budget Conversation
Off-Road Boom Changes the Motorcycle Budget Conversation
28 Oct 2026: Paige Estritori
Australia’s motorcycle market is ahead of last year after the first nine months of 2026, but the latest FCAI-audited figures point to a recovery driven mainly by off-road demand rather than a uniform lift across every type of bike. For riders thinking about motorbike finance, that distinction matters because the practical costs attached to a trail bike, junior motorcycle, scooter or road machine can look very different once purchase price, transport, gear, insurance and maintenance are considered together. - read more
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