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What a Steady Rate Setting Means for Boat Buyers
17 Sep 2026: Paige Estritori
The Reserve Bank’s latest decision to keep the cash rate steady gives Australian boat buyers a useful moment to pause, but it should not be mistaken for a guarantee that borrowing costs will stay simple or uniform. For households looking at a first trailer boat, a fishing upgrade, a personal watercraft or a larger family cruiser, the lending market remains highly dependent on borrower profile, boat type, deposit size, loan structure and lender appetite.
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Why hardship support is now a bigger loan issue
17 Sep 2026: Paige Estritori
Financial hardship support is back in the spotlight across Australia’s lending market, with regulators and consumer advocates paying closer attention to how banks and non-bank lenders respond when borrowers ask for help. For households and small business owners already dealing with higher living costs, tax obligations, insurance premiums and uneven cash flow, this is more than a compliance story. It is a practical reminder that loan stress should be addressed before it becomes a missed-payment pattern.
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