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Weekly wrap for 11 June 2026: Rates are higher after three RBA hikes this year, lifting savings intro rates but increasing borrowing costs. Listeners are urged to run quick eligibility checks and compare quotes. Repayment discipline matters—act early if you miss a payment to protect your credit history. Safety alert: about 13,000 Toyota Prado SUVs are recalled for an instrument cluster software issue; confirm fixes before towing or buying used. Mitsubishis Triton Raider launches, retaining a 3.5‑tonne tow rating; check weights and include accessories in finance quotes.
EPISODE 2083 | Caravan Finance Australia Industry News | Thu, 11th Jun 2026
15 Jun 2026 | Paige Estritori
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Hello and welcome to Caravan Finance Australia Industry News, Im Paige Estritori, and its Thursday, 11 June 2026.
First, the rate backdrop. After three Reserve Bank of Australia hikes so far this year, the cash rate sits around four‑point‑three five per cent and banks have largely passed that through. Savings intro rates are nudging about five‑point‑nine per cent, but higher borrowing costs are biting household budgets. If youre planning a caravan purchase, a quick eligibility check and side‑by‑side quote comparison can show what repayments look like at todays rates and which terms keep things comfortable.
Next up, a reminder about repayments discipline. With cost pressures still elevated, more Australians are asking what happens if they miss a payment. The short story: act early. Talk to your lender, explore hardship options, and avoid letting arrears hit your credit file. Keeping your credit history clean can preserve access to sharper caravan loan options across different lenders.
Meanwhile, an urgent safety recall for towers. Around thirteen thousand Toyota Prado SUVs from recent model years have been flagged for a software issue that can stop critical warning lights from showing on the instrument cluster. Owners will be contacted for a free fix. Before you hitch up, check your VIN against current recalls and plan workshop time if needed. Buying used? Ask for proof any recall work is done so your trip, and your finance handover, arent delayed.
And for ute shoppers, Mitsubishis locally‑tuned Triton Raider arrived this week as the new flagship. It keeps a three‑and‑a‑half‑tonne braked tow rating and roughly one‑tonne payload. Remember, accessories add weight. Check GVM and GCM—gross vehicle and combination mass—so your van, gear and passengers stay within limits. If youre adding touring packs, include them in your quote so you compare lenders that allow accessories in the total financed amount.
Thats the wrap. For a free eligibility assessment and instant quote comparison on caravan finance—whether youre upgrading your tow rig or choosing your first van—head to caravan‑finance.com.au. Safe travels, and Ill see you next week.
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