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Equipment Finance Opportunities for Henty Machinery Field Days Buyers

Henty Machinery Field Days is an annual agricultural industry event in south-west NSW showcasing the latest in farming equipment, technology and services. The event is the largest of its kind for southern Australia and attracts exhibitors from many areas of agribusiness and country lifestyle. Last year, the event had 860 exhibitors and 55,000 visitors. The dates for 2026 are 22-24 September. For operators in the agri sector, it’s time to make your plans to attend if not done so already and if planning to buy machinery on the day, it’s time to talk to us about your equipment financing. While this event presents a great chance for an annual catch-up with friends and industry contacts, it also presents the ideal opportunity to order new equipment. See what new releases may deliver greater output, productivity and yield for your property. Being ready to capitalise on the opportunity can mean being ready with equipment financing confirmed, saving time in having to follow-up... Read More Caret Right

Time to upgrade vehicles? Check out latest best selling cars & business vehicle finance options

In strong July sales the best selling cars were the Toyota RAV4, HiLux and Tesla Model Y, BEVs now 21.7% of total sales and Chinese brands increasingly popular. For businesses looking to upgrade their vehicles, the recent sales figures and trends can provide a place to start considering which makes and models to buy. The trend that emerged in the past few months due to the fuel crisis is electrified vehicles. The sales of battery-electric accounted for 21.7% of July new car sales and the total of BEVs, PHEV and HEV is now 48.4%. Also trending are the Chinese brands. Five of the 10 top selling models for the month are Chinese with BYD coming in at second top selling brand behind Toyota. In a strange twist the ute market has seen a dipped with only all-time favourites HiLux and Ranger making the top 10. While popularity and what others are buying can assist with buying decisions, for commercial operators,... Read More Caret Right

Address a key source of cashflow problems at the source with Invoice Debtor Funding

Invoice Debtor Funding is a specialist commercial credit facility which allows businesses to more quickly receive payment for invoices issued to customers. At some stage of their operational life most businesses will experience cashflow issues, not having sufficient funds to meet bills, wages and other commitments. If you regularly experience cashflow issues, perhaps it’s time to take a different approach to dealing with the situation. As this new financial year gets underway, why not consider making a change and considering other options to the way you’ve been handling the problem to date. While many will look at the symptoms – not having funds to pay their bills, not as many may delve deeper and look for a solution to the problem itself - at the source. A Business Overdraft or line of credit is a very popular choice for businesses experiencing cashflow issues. Overdrafts can be extremely effective and can be relatively easily obtained through the business’ bank. But the... Read More Caret Right

Address Rising Core Costs with Green Equipment Finance and Specialist Business Loans

Green equipment finance is loans for alternate fuel equipment, machinery, systems, technology and the infrastructure to support energy efficient assets. With fuel and energy costs a major expense for many businesses, access to affordable loans to invest in these types of assets may represent a workable solution to reduce operating expenses. With the ongoing conflict in the Middle East causing diesel and petrol prices to soar, operators across many industries will be considering their options, looking at different ways to reduce their current diesel costs and future-proof the business against possible risks. According to reports, there has been increased interest from the business sector in machines and equipment powered by solar and battery. Exactly the types of assets that may be funded with what has been coined, green equipment finance. For any asset investment to be viable, the funding must be cost-effective. We support businesses to acquire the assets needed to reduce fuel and energy costs and target other core... Read More Caret Right

What to Consider and Compare With Dealer Finance EOFY Sales Offers.

Dealer finance offers, typically with a low advertised rate, are marketing tools used by sellers during EOFY sales and other times to attract buyers. When these offers appear around sale time such as the end of the financial year, the price of the goods may not be reduced. The manufacturer or dealer is using the loan offer as a discounting tool instead of a price cut. These offers are seen across many markets – motor vehicles, trucks, machinery and equipment. While these offers may appear attractive, as specialists in asset financing, we advise buyers to cover off closely on the details and compare any offers with what we can achieve for them. What is Dealer Finance? Dealer finance is credit offered at the point of purchase. It may be through the dealer or through the manufacturer of the product. Loans are provided through a credit partnership with the dealer or the manufacturer. Typically, these types of offers advertise a low... Read More Caret Right

Tax Time Coming – Assess Federal Budget, RBA Rate Rises Impacts on Business Loans

With tax time approaching, businesses may need to assess the impacts of the Federal Budget and RBA interest rate rises on their operation and business loans. There is no understating the upheaval and disruption that the Australian economy has faced recently. High fuel prices and other flow-on effects of the US-Iran war as well as rising inflation and consecutive RBA rate rises have created challenging conditions for business operators. On top of all that, operators now need to navigate how any policy changes announced in the Federal Budget may impact their business. All as 30 June, tax time, nears. There is a lot to unpack, and it is early days for the Federal Budget. The Treasurer’s speech is just the first stage in the process. The Budget needs to be enacted into law with legislation passing both houses of Parliament. Depending on how those holding the balance of power in the Senate view the Budget Bill, the Government may need... Read More Caret Right

Choosing the Right Asset Finance

Choosing the right asset finance facility to suit a business entity involves matching loan features with tax and balance sheet objectives and accounting method. There is not a one-loan-fits-all approach when it comes to financing business assets. Businesses have a choice of several credit facilities to fund acquisitions of motor vehicles, trucks, plant, machinery and equipment. The features of the lending product need to align with the objectives and structure of the business to be workable and effective. Funding for business assets is available with Leasing, Chattel Mortgage, Rent-to-Own, and Commercial Hire Purchase. All are secured format loans available with fixed interest rates and fixed repayment terms. Beyond those similarities, there are differences with each of these lending products. To ensure your business optimises the benefits from acquiring assets with finance, close attention needs to be paid to selecting the right type of loan. As brokers, our role is to find your best financing offer based your needs. We advise... Read More Caret Right

Is Govt fuel price relief enough to support your business through the current crisis? Short term finance solutions available.

Short term finance solutions are an option for businesses where the relief measures for high fuel prices are insufficient in supporting cash flow shortages. The situation in the Middle East has created a serious crisis for many Australian businesses. The high price of fuel and supply shortages causing issues with meeting their commitments. Many transport operators may soon receive their monthly fuel bills and be left short to make the payment. While the general public are advised to take public transport and adapt their travel plans, for business, the solution is not that simple. The reality for many businesses is on both income and costs fronts. On the outgoings side, these types of unexpected cost increases that must be met to keep the business going, may mean less funds for other bills. While the Federal Government has implemented a plan with measures to support business and consumers, when a business fails to meet its payment obligations, the flow-on effects and... Read More Caret Right

What commercial loan rates increase with RBA rate rise?

Commercial loan rates on some credit facilities may rise with the RBA 0.25% March cash rate rise, with competitive rates accessible through Business Finance. While most lending markets react to Reserve Bank Monetary Policy decisions, the business finance sector is diverse and can remain highly competitive. The immediate effect of the decision may be felt on existing variable rate loans and new loans. Business owners considering taking on credit to support their operation or to acquire new assets, will no doubt be interested in understanding why rates have again been increased, and the future prospects. Consideration may also be given to how the economic conditions may affect not only the cost of financing, but costs and trade in their own sector. Backgrounding March Rate Rise Coming so fast on the back of the February cash rate hike, the March decision may have taken some by surprise. But after several weeks of the Middle East war global fallout, especially on petrol... Read More Caret Right

Will the Middle East conflict affect business finance rates?

The Middle East conflict started in March 2026 has the potential to affect business finance rates through a spike in inflation, though the situation is unclear. Interest rates in Australia, specifically the cash rate, is determined by the Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Board. Decisions are based on the domestic outlook and economic data and potential impacts from global events. Over time we have seen how events overseas can affect both our economic conditions and our interest rates. How long the Iran conflict continues and how widespread it becomes are unknown at this stage. But even in the early stages, commentary in Australia is focussed around the impacts on the domestic economy, especially fuel prices and interest rates. The Governor of the Reserve Bank, Michelle Bullock speaking at a business summit on 3 March reportedly said the unfolding situation was a ‘timely reminder’ of the speed at which things can change. Ms Bullock said it was too soon to say what... Read More Caret Right