Obtaining finance when you’re in Australia temporarily can be a challenging prospect. Often, many of the major financiers will be reluctant to lend you money because of the associated risks that accompany a lack of credit history. For this reason, the banks will typically restrict their financing
Car Loans for Newlywed Couples
Marriage marks the beginning of a new stage of life as a newlywed couple. With this, you will soon embark on a range of other major life decisions, some of which will concern finances. So then, when it comes to purchasing a new car, there is a lot for the two of you to agree upon, beyond the general
Dealing with Pushy Car Salespeople
It’s one of the least enjoyable aspects of buying a motor vehicle. Whether you’re choosing between a new or used car, dealing with pushy salespeople can be an incredibly daunting and even frustrating experience. If you’ve ever done the rounds, going from dealer to dealer while looking for a ve
Should Motorists be Concerned about Mortgage Brokers Diversifying into Asset Finance
One of the hot topics from this month has been around the prospect of mortgage brokers potentially diversifying their operations into asset finance, including car and equipment loans. With more and more home loan specialists opting to take up duties within another form of financing, do Aussie motori
How Extensive Should the ACCC Make its Review of the New Car Industry
This time last month, the ACCC released a preliminary issues paper stemming from a review into the new car industry. The report contained no fewer than 55 separate issues, and was spurred by a heightening number of complaints lodged by consumers in a year where new car sales look set to post record