Car loan news and advice

Premier Kevin Rudd has called on the nation’s banks to wade into the car loans market in order to plug the gap left by the departure of GMAC and GE Finance.

While GE Money made an exit from the car loans market last week, St George and Esanda have said they plan to extend their motor finance services.

As lenders around the world tighten their purse strings, consumers need to look to the past for clues as to how to get credit.

Control of Wizard Home Loans could pass over to National Australia Bank, it has been revealed.

While green-minded motorists may be keen on getting behind the wheel of a hydrogen vehicle, keeping the tank full can be as difficult as getting a car loan, it’s been claimed.

In light of the recent financial crisis, GMAC has announced that it will be limiting access to its car loans, so that only those with healthy credit ratings can get finance.

A cut in the base rate of interest is essential for Australians in unsecure jobs and with hefty personal debts, one expert has claimed.

Aussies everywhere could do their bit to help sick children by handing in their old car batteries as part of a drive being led by car loans provider RACV.

In light of the money meltdown in the states, Australians have been warned that this may soon filter down into their ability to obtain lending such as home and car loans.