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Rate Stability Puts Boat Budgets Back in Focus
08 Sep 2026: Paige Estritori
The Reserve Bank’s latest decision to keep the cash rate unchanged extends the period of watchful stability for Australian borrowers, including households weighing up a new or used boat purchase. For marine finance customers, the key point is not that boat loan rates will suddenly fall. Rather, a steadier cash rate gives buyers a clearer window to assess affordability, compare lender appetite and decide whether now is the right time to move from browsing to serious negotiations.
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Why tax incentives should not rush your next business loan
08 Sep 2026: Paige Estritori
Fresh small business tax reporting has put asset write-offs back in the spotlight, with many Australian SMEs again weighing whether to bring forward spending on vehicles, machinery, technology or fit-out. The practical message is clear: tax incentives can improve the after-tax cost of an eligible purchase, but they should not be treated as a substitute for a disciplined finance decision.
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