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Loans For Cars Financial Calculators

Loans For Cars is pleased to provide you with the following calculators to assist you on your financial journey.

Available Calculators

Vehicle Lease Repayment Calculator
Use this calculator to calculate the monthly lease payments for a motor vehicle. Compare various car leasing interest rates, loan terms and residual/balloon payments.
Car Loan Repayment Calculator
Calculate car loan repayments with our Car Loan Repayment Calculator. View detailed amortization charts to compare terms, track interest, and plan your budget with confidence.

Car Loans Articles

Five Common Mistakes First-Time Car Buyers Make and How to Avoid Them
Five Common Mistakes First-Time Car Buyers Make and How to Avoid Them
Buying your first car is an exciting milestone that can offer a sense of independence and freedom. Whether you're envisioning weekend getaways or a smoother daily commute, the joy of car ownership holds a special thrill. However, alongside this excitement, it is crucial to approach this journey with awareness and preparation to ensure you make a smart financial decision. - read more
How to Find Budget-Friendly Car Insurance for Your New Vehicle
How to Find Budget-Friendly Car Insurance for Your New Vehicle
Buying a new vehicle is an exciting experience, but finding budget-friendly car insurance can often feel overwhelming. Understanding how to navigate the landscape of car insurance is crucial to ensuring you get the best deal possible. - read more
Navigating Credit Scores: How They Impact Your Car Loan Options in Australia
Navigating Credit Scores: How They Impact Your Car Loan Options in Australia
Welcome to the guide designed to help you navigate the intricate world of credit scores and their impact on your car loan possibilities in Australia. Whether you're a long-term resident or here for a temporary stay, understanding the nuts and bolts of credit scores is crucial in securing your ideal vehicle through a loan. This post aims to shed light on this pivotal financial metric and aid you in your car financing journey. - read more
Self-Employed? Here's How You Can Qualify for a Car Loan in Australia
Self-Employed? Here's How You Can Qualify for a Car Loan in Australia
Stepping into the world of self-employment can be a profoundly liberating experience, offering greater flexibility and the potential for financial independence. However, when it comes to securing finance for substantial purchases like a vehicle, self-employed individuals may face unique hurdles. Traditional lenders often favor those with a stable employment history and regular income statements, which can put the self-employed at a disadvantage. - read more
Common Car Loan Pitfalls and How to Steer Clear of Them
Common Car Loan Pitfalls and How to Steer Clear of Them
Buying a car is a significant financial decision, and for many Australians, this means taking out a car loan. - read more
The Pros and Cons of Refinancing Your Car Loan
The Pros and Cons of Refinancing Your Car Loan
Car loan refinancing involves taking out a new loan to pay off an existing car loan. This can be done with the same lender or a different one. The primary goal is often to secure better interest rates, alter the loan term, or reduce monthly payments. - read more
Leveraging Trade-In Values and Loans for an Australian Car Upgrade
Leveraging Trade-In Values and Loans for an Australian Car Upgrade
For many Australians, a car is more than just a means of transportation; it's a symbol of freedom, a tool for exploration, and often, a reflection of personal style. With the auto market continually evolving, staying abreast of current trends is key for car buyers looking to upgrade. New models with advanced technology, improved fuel efficiency, and enhanced safety features enter the market each year, making the prospect of upgrading increasingly appealing. - read more

Finance News

Commonwealth Bank Challenges RBA's Card Fee Reform
Commonwealth Bank Challenges RBA's Card Fee Reform
12 Sep 2025: Paige Estritori
Australia’s leading financial institution, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, has openly criticised the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) for its calculations related to a proposed reduction in debit and credit card transaction fees. The RBA suggested that the reform would save Australian businesses $1.2 billion annually and benefit the majority of companies, a claim that the Commonwealth Bank strongly disputes. - read more
Ongoing Consumer Spending Surge Threatens Future Interest Rate Cuts
Ongoing Consumer Spending Surge Threatens Future Interest Rate Cuts
11 Sep 2025: Paige Estritori
Amid a period of robust consumer spending, Australia's mortgage holders may face limited future interest-rate cuts. The Commonwealth Bank has observed Australians increasing their spending over the last six months, spurred by rising incomes, a robust job market, and previously lowered interest rates. - read more
CSLR Funding Concerns as Special Levy Decision Remains Pending
CSLR Funding Concerns as Special Levy Decision Remains Pending
11 Sep 2025: Paige Estritori
The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) recently highlighted potential delays in compensation payments due to insufficient special levy funds. In July, the CSLR's proposed FY2025–26 levy plan allocated $67.29 million for financial advisers, surpassing the $20 million limit set for the subsector. This shortfall of $47.29 million prompted the Treasury to initiate a consultation in August to determine funding solutions for the excess levy. - read more
Retiree Surge to Drive Demand for Financial Advisers in Australia
Retiree Surge to Drive Demand for Financial Advisers in Australia
10 Sep 2025: Paige Estritori
A recent study by Adviser Ratings, as outlined in the 2025 Australian Financial Advice Landscape Report, indicates that the number of financial advisers in Australia will need to increase significantly. From the present count of 15,500 advisers, the industry is expected to require more than 50,000 over the next thirty years to cater to a growing retiree population. - read more
FAAA Advocates Balance in Non-Compete Reform for the Financial Sector
FAAA Advocates Balance in Non-Compete Reform for the Financial Sector
10 Sep 2025: Paige Estritori
The Australian government is examining potential reforms to non-compete clauses in employment contracts, driven by concerns that current laws may impede workers from advancing their careers and, in turn, hinder economic growth. In this context, the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has raised concerns about these reforms, urging that the proposed changes should balance the interests of both employees and employers. - read more
Aussie Incomes Lag in OECD Amid Productivity Concerns
Aussie Incomes Lag in OECD Amid Productivity Concerns
09 Sep 2025: Paige Estritori
Australia has recorded a sluggish rise in real per capita household disposable income over the past decade, making it the slowest growth among major English-speaking countries. According to OECD data, from Q1 2015 to Q1 2025, Australian incomes only increased by 3.5%, starkly contrasted with Canada's 8.9%, the United States' 20.6%, and the United Kingdom's 8%. The OECD average during this period was 18.7%, further highlighting Australia's economic challenges. - read more
Mayfair 101 Director Restricted from Financial Promotions for 15 More Years
Mayfair 101 Director Restricted from Financial Promotions for 15 More Years
09 Sep 2025: Paige Estritori
James Mawhinney, a key figure at Mayfair 101 Group, has been issued a 15-year extension on his restraint from engaging in financial promotions or fund-raising, after the Federal Court finalised orders against him. This decision blocks Mawhinney from soliciting or receiving funds, as well as marketing any financial product, following the court's findings of his 'reckless' behaviour in the financial sector. - read more

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Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM) Cap:
A limit on how much the interest rate or the payment can change for an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage.