Richard Fairbairn is Finder’s associate publisher for personal loans. He has been helping people make better financial decisions for over five years. Away from his desk, Richard enjoys all things musical and camping, preferably both at once.
Richard Fairbairn is Finder’s associate publisher for personal loans. He has been helping people make better financial decisions for over five years. Away from his desk, Richard enjoys all things musical and camping, preferably both at once.
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After deciding that "enough was enough" following 12 cash rate rises since May 2022, Finder's personal loans expert called his bank about the lower interest rates he was seeing elsewhere.
Vet loans cover a variety of pet-related expenses, whether it’s emergency bills or pet day care.
Purchase, replace or upgrade new or used equipment up to $500,000.
Buy now and pay it later, with shopping limits up to $1,000.
How does pay on demand compare to a credit card and how much will it cost?
A buy now pay later option for agricultural businesses, with terms up to 6 months.
Stratton Finance offers a business car loan with high borrowing amounts and fixed interest rates.
A no-fee loan to be used for the purchase of green initiatives such as home solar panels or double glazing.
An unsecured loan with a variable rate of interest and zero account keeping fees.
This loan is to be secured against residential property, rural lifestyle property or a term deposit. It has no early repayment or ongoing fees.
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