GetApproved NewsCar Finance - Lower interest rates.Fri, 03/02/2012"Low Interest Rates On Car Finance = Great Time to Buy There’s plenty of good news for Australians who are considering buying a new car in 2012. To sum it up in three words: low interest rates! Car finance is comparatively cheap at the present moment, which means now is an excellent time to purchase your new vehicle and save a significant amount of money." Green Vehicle GuideTue, 07/04/2009"The Australian Government website contains updated details on which vehicles are currently the top performers in terms of greenhouse gas emissions and the eco friendliness of their construction. The top performers include smart fortwo, the Toyota Prius and the Fiat 500. The full guide can be viewed by clicking on the following link Green Vehicle Guide " Motorcycle Sales Defy Automotive Slump in 2011Mon, 03/10/2011"Despite a rough first half of the year for automotive sales in Australia, the local demand for motorcycles has continued to grow. The latest sales figures from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries show that, in the first six months of 2011, motorcycle sales were up 3.1% on the same period in 2010. This is in sharp contrast to car sales figures, which dipped significantly in the early months of this year, due largely to the natural disaster in Japan and shaky consumer sentiment at home. " June car sales one of the highest on recordFri, 03/07/2009"New motor vehicles sold in Australia for June 2009 came out at 102,000. This figure has only been topped in three previous months, and represents a 3.5% increase in sales from June last year. Benefit for part of the boost is based on the generous tax advantages for businesses available for new car business purchasers. Additionally, there have been some low priced specials across the board from various manufacturers to help clear stock before the end of the financial year. " The Top Mistakes People Make When Financing a New CarWed, 02/11/2011"Financing a new car purchase can be a risky business sometimes. Just about all of us know someone who has fallen prey to a scam of one kind or another, or simply committed themselves to a finance contract that turned out to be terrible value. As a smart consumer, it’s essential that you keep a clear head and avoid the common pitfalls of car finance. We’ve put together some simple tips here to help ensure you have a positive and successful finance journey. These are three common mistakes that people make when they finance a car . . . " Get Ready for Summer with Great Value Boat FinanceWed, 02/11/2011"GetApproved is gearing up for the summer with a range of great value marine finance solutions. Summer is traditionally a great time for boating, and every year we help people acquire the vessel of their dreams with a quality loan or lease package. If you’re thinking about purchasing a boat this summer, read on to learn more about saving money on your finance. " Fixed Rate Home Loans Gaining in PopularityFri, 14/10/2011"2011 has seen a dramatic and unprecedented rise in the popularity of fixed interest rate home loans. With a worsening debt crisis in Europe, and the United States slipping back into recession, headlines this year have been dominated by financial uncertainty. In the current economic climate, it appears that more and more Australians are choosing the safety and predictability of fixed interest rates on their mortgage." A Guide to Using a Mortgage Broker for Your Home LoanFri, 14/10/2011"A mortgage broker (also referred to as a home loan or property finance broker) is a professional agent who negotiates and secures home loans on behalf of clients. Rather than approaching the various banks and lenders on your own, one by one, you can enlist the services of a mortgage broker and let them do the searching for you. Using a broker is an increasingly popular way of financing property in Australia, due to the convenience and time saved." Who Provides Car Finance in Australia?Fri, 07/10/2011"There are several different ways you can borrow funds to purchase a new car in Australia. While most people think of banks as the most likely place to get a loan, they are by no means, your only option. If you want to save money on your car finance, it's very important to shop around widely and compare all the different lenders. This a brief guide to car financiers in Australia. " Tax Breaks for Australian Motorists, says AAAFri, 07/10/2011"The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) has argued the case for motoring tax reform this week, at the national Tax Forum held in Canberra on October 4 and 5. The AAA is an umbrella group for state motoring organisations such as the NRMA and RACQ, and co-ordinates the activities of these bodies at a national level. The AAA is one of many industry and consumer advocacy groups to argue for change at the Tax Forum. " |