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| Truck Claim Dispute Shows Disclosure Evidence Matters Sat, 24 Oct: A recent Australian Financial Complaints Authority decision involving a vandalised Hino truck is a useful reminder that disclosure disputes in commercial motor insurance turn on evidence, not assumptions. Reported by insuranceNEWS.com.au on 15 October 2026, the matter ended with Suncorp being ordered to reinstate the policy and reassess the claim after AFCA found the insurer had not proved that undisclosed driving history would have justified refusing the risk. - read more
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| Higher Cash Rate Raises the Bar for Loan Affordability Sat, 24 Oct: The Reserve Bank of Australia's decision on 29 September 2026 to lift the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 4.60 per cent has put loan affordability back in focus for households and small business operators already managing higher everyday costs. While the cash rate does not mechanically set every personal loan or short-term credit price, it influences funding costs, lender risk settings and the way borrowers think about repayment buffers. - read more
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| Borrowers Remain Resilient, but the RBA Is Watching the Edges Sat, 24 Oct: The Reserve Bank of Australia’s October 2026 Financial Stability Review gives borrowers a mixed but useful message: the financial system remains broadly resilient, yet cost pressures, hardship requests and sector-specific business stress are still important warning signs for households and SMEs planning their next finance decision. - read more
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| Why Fixed Mortgage Rates Deserve a Careful Second Look Fri, 18 Sep: Fixed-rate home loans are moving back into the spotlight as lenders adjust pricing in response to changing expectations for interest rates. After a long period in which many borrowers preferred variable loans for flexibility, fresh fixed-rate competition is giving households another reason to review their mortgage structure. - read more
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| How Mortgage Brokers Are Regulated in Australia Mortgage brokers can help Australian homeowners compare refinance options, but they also operate under licensing, conduct, disclosure and remuneration rules. Understanding these obligations can help you ask better questions before refinancing. - read more
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| Financing New and Used Farm Machinery in Australia New and used farm machinery can both be financed, but lenders may assess each purchase differently. This guide explains the practical factors farmers should consider, including asset age, condition, valuation, documentation, warranties, resale value and repayment planning. - read more
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| Tax, Depreciation and Security Concepts in Farm Machinery Finance Farm machinery finance can involve tax, depreciation, GST, ownership and security concepts. This guide explains the main ideas Australian farmers may want to discuss with their accountant, broker or lender before choosing a finance structure. - read more
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| How Rural Property Security, Valuations and LVR Affect Farm Loan Eligibility Farm loan eligibility in Australia is shaped by more than income and credit history. Lenders also assess the rural property, land, improvements and other assets offered as security, using valuations and loan-to-value ratio calculations to understand risk and borrowing capacity. - read more
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