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Motorcycle finance rates in Australia
Asset Equipment Finance, Lender features, Lifestyle, Loan, Technology | July 14, 2015
Motorcycle finance rates in Australia

New recreational or ‘lifestyle’ asset types can be financed as a Consumer Loan product, including: •motorcycles and scooters (road bikes only) •caravans •campervans •motor homes. The maximum loan amount under the Consumer Loan product has also been increased to $250,000. This applies to all asset types excluding motorcycles and scooters, which are capped at $100,000. With some of the most…

How to lease a car in australia
Asset Equipment Finance, Business, Lender features | July 3, 2015
How to lease a car in australia

– Are you a busy and successful small business? – Are you interested in minimising your exposure to risk? – Are you interested in saving time and money? An operating lease is a worry-free car lease designed exclusively for small business. Helping make the managing of essential work vehicles smooth and simple. Free your capital, improve business cash flow, minimise…

Luxury Car Tax Threshold in Australia raised
Asset Equipment Finance, Business, Lender features | July 1, 2015
Luxury Car Tax Threshold in Australia raised

The ATO has updated the Luxury Car Tax (LCT) thresholds for the 2015/16 financial year. Starting the 1st of July 2015 luxury car buyers can now look forward to a small price saving. LCT applies to the sale of vehicles that are two years old or younger as per ATO guidelines. Beginning this financial year the threshold has been raised…

2015/2016 Federal Budget Update - Financing Equipment
Asset Equipment Finance, Business, Loan | May 15, 2015
2015/2016 Federal Budget Update – Financing Equipment

The Federal Government has announced a number of measures to help stimulate the Australian economy and encourage business investment. The major implications for financing asset’s and equipment for small businesses are such: Accelerated Depreciation for Small Businesses source: Budget Paper No 2, p 19 The threshold below which small businesses can claim an immediate deduction for the cost of an…

No genuine savings & no LMI with 15% deposit
Investing, Lender features, Loan, Mortgage | March 18, 2015
No genuine savings & no LMI with 15% deposit

Borrow up to $1 mil for your next home or investment property with no genuine savings and don’t pay any LMI with a 15% deposit. Criteria include: 1. No probation (unless they have moved to a higher paying job in the same industry) 2. Must have clean CRAA 3. No blemishes whatsoever, no late payments etc. 4. No debt consolidation…

Introducing ING Direct's New 'Living Super'
Business, Investing, Lender features, Lifestyle, Technology | March 18, 2015
Introducing ING Direct’s New ‘Living Super’

Introducing super that’s designed for living. With great options ranging from cash investments to real-time share trading, Living Super is designed for straightforward management of your super today and throughout your whole life. Living Super offers a simple and online solution that delivers real value, choice and control. With features such as: – The first Balanced option available to all…