Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
Leasing vs buying a car in Australia: Which should you choose?
Wondering if you need to own a car, or if leasing one serves your purposes? Discover which option makes more sense to you financially.
Car Loans
28 Feb, 2022
4 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
What are the different types of car loans?
When you need a loan to buy a car, different types of car loans are available, and what you choose will affect your financial planning.
Car Loans
25 Feb, 2022
7 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
What you should know about selling a financed car
Selling a car that is still under finance can be tricky, as the lender is technically the car’s owner. You may need the lender’s approval unless you can pay off the loan.
Car Loans
08 Jan, 2022
3 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
What’s the difference between a car lease and a hire purchase?
Are you looking for a car you can own or do you need one for a limited time? Learn the difference between a car lease and a hire purchase.
Car Loans
23 Dec, 2021
4 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
Should you purchase your car with bank loan or dealer finance?
Buying a new car is exciting, but choosing a payment route isn’t always easy. The two most common finance options are auto loans or dealership finance. Let’s explore the differences between the two options.
Car Loans
17 Dec, 2021
3 min read
Vidhu Bajaj
Personal Finance Writer
Is there a minimum credit score for a car loan in Australia?
In promising news for prospective buyers with a shaky credit history, there’s no fixed minimum credit score for a car loan in Australia. However, as lenders refer to your credit score to determine the risk of providing a loan to you, a lower score might make them wary of lending to you.
Car Loans
14 Dec, 2021
4 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
Can I get a loan against my car?
Are you planning to take out a personal loan? You may be able to get a loan using your car as security.
Car Loans
13 Dec, 2021
6 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
Are car loans secured or unsecured debt?
Looking at purchasing a car? You may need a car loan and be wondering, is my car loan secured or unsecured debt - read this to get your answer.
Car Loans
07 Aug, 2021
3 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
Should you consider paying cash for a car?
If you’re debating whether or not to buy a car using cash, here are a few factors you might want to consider to help you make your decision.
Car Loans
05 Aug, 2021
3 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
How to prevent vehicle repossession in Australia
If you take out a car loan and find it difficult to repay, you may face the threat of having the car repossessed by the lender. Find out how you can prevent this or get your repossessed car back.
Car Loans
04 Aug, 2021
3 min read
Georgia Brown
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Can I transfer my car loan to someone else?
While you probably didn’t anticipate having to sell your car before the end of your loan term, plenty can change over the course of a few years. This might lead you to wonder whether you can transfer your car loan to another person.
Car Loans
31 Jul, 2021
3 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
Hatchback vs sedan: Which should I choose?
If you’re in the market for a car and can’t decide what type of vehicle will suit you, it’s a good idea to compare the pros and cons of a hatchback vs a sedan.
Car Loans
28 Jul, 2021
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