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This way we can better understand your personal or business circumstances to provide you with the most relevant information.
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I'm getting a car loan but I'm not sure which on-road extras I can include in the deal. |
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Compulsory charges include registration, government stamp duty, transfer and number-plate charge. It is common to have these included in a loan agreement. |
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Do I need to provide additional security for a car loan? |
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Usually the motor vehicle being financed is sufficient security. |
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What financial information do I need to provide to a lender? |
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Income, monthly commitments, assets and liabilities. |
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Is it worthwhile getting loan insurance? |
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Life is full of uncertainties. An accident could reduce your income and jeopardise your ability repayments. Loan insurance offers peace of mind. Some lenders can arrange car loan insurance. |
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I'm leasing a car and I'm not sure what residual value means. |
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It is an estimated value of the car at the end of the lease period. It is calculated using Australian guidelines, according to the vehicle's effective life and depreciation. |
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As a part of a salary package, my employee is offering a novated lease. What could I be in for? |
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The vehicle is effectively leased to you then subleased to the employer who makes the payment on your behalf. Novated leases terminate when you finish employment with the company. |
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What is a balloon payment? |
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It is the vehicle's estimated value at the end of a hire-purchase term. It is similar to the rest but taxation guidelines are not used to calculate it. |
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How much can I borrow? |
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This depends on your income and asset position. |