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Finance 10122 Apr 2026✦6 min read

Chattel mortgage vs. hire purchase: which one actually saves you money?

Most tradies pick one without understanding either. We break down when to use each, what your accountant will actually thank you for, and why the answer usually isn't what the dealer told you.

Claire

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Tradie tips

18 Apr 2026

5 signs you're overpaying on your asset finance (and how to fix it)

The rate on your page isn't always the rate you're paying. Here's what to check before you sign anything.

Tax & EOFY

15 Apr 2026

EOFY is coming. Here's what to buy before 30 June (and what not to).

Instant asset write-off changes. Timing tricks. What your accountant won't tell you.

Quid stories

10 Apr 2026

How Dave from Penrith financed a $120k excavator before lunchtime

Real deal breakdown. What was in the application, why it went through, and what it taught us.

Industry news

5 Apr 2026

RBA holds rates (again). What it means for asset finance in 2026.

Stop reading the headlines and start looking at the fine print. Here's what's actually happening to tradie loan rates.

Finance 101

1 Apr 2026

The 4 things every lender actually checks (hint: it's not what you think)

Forget your credit score. Here's what actually gets you approved, and how to stack the deck in your favour.

Tradie tips

28 Mar 2026

Red flags to watch for when you're getting quoted (we've seen it all)

If a broker says any of these five things, walk away. Don't argue. Just leave.