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<item><title>Business loan complaints in Australia: AFCA, ASBFEO, small business commissioners and official sources</title><link>http://localhost:4173/mistakes-and-sources/business-loan-complaints-afca-asbfeo/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/mistakes-and-sources/business-loan-complaints-afca-asbfeo/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>How to complain about a business lender in Australia: internal dispute resolution, AFCA, ASBFEO, state small business commissioners, farm debt mediation and free counselling.</description></item>
<item><title>Business loan declined? Common reasons in Australia and what to do next</title><link>http://localhost:4173/mistakes-and-sources/business-loan-declined-what-next/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/mistakes-and-sources/business-loan-declined-what-next/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Why Australian lenders decline small business loan applications, how to check business and personal credit files and ATO records, and a step-by-step recovery plan.</description></item>
<item><title>Business loan fees in Australia: establishment, line fees, early repayment and break costs</title><link>http://localhost:4173/rates-and-rules/business-loan-fees-explained/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/rates-and-rules/business-loan-fees-explained/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Every fee an Australian small business loan can carry, what it should cost you in dollars, how break costs work and how to turn fees into a true annual cost.</description></item>
<item><title>Business loan mistakes to avoid: ten patterns that cost Australian small businesses</title><link>http://localhost:4173/mistakes-and-sources/business-loan-mistakes-to-avoid/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/mistakes-and-sources/business-loan-mistakes-to-avoid/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>The most common and costly small business loan mistakes in Australia, from unadvised guarantees and broad GSAs to short-term debt spirals, with what to do instead.</description></item>
<item><title>Business loan rules in Australia for 2026: what protects small business borrowers (and what does not)</title><link>http://localhost:4173/rates-and-rules/business-loan-rules-2026-banking-code-uct/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/rates-and-rules/business-loan-rules-2026-banking-code-uct/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Which laws and codes apply to Australian small business loans in 2026: consumer credit exclusions, ASIC Act protections, unfair contract terms and the 2025 Banking Code.</description></item>
<item><title>Business overdraft vs line of credit vs term loan: which suits your cash flow?</title><link>http://localhost:4173/rates-and-rules/business-overdraft-vs-line-of-credit/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/rates-and-rules/business-overdraft-vs-line-of-credit/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>How Australian business overdrafts, lines of credit and term loans are priced, with a worked example of limit fees versus interest and a decision checklist.</description></item>
<item><title>Comparing three business loan offers: a worked example on total cost</title><link>http://localhost:4173/worked-examples/compare-business-loan-offers-worked-example/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/worked-examples/compare-business-loan-offers-worked-example/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>A step-by-step comparison of three illustrative Australian small business loan offers, adjusting for deducted fees, monthly fees and repayment terms to find the real cost.</description></item>
<item><title>Equipment finance in Australia: chattel mortgage vs finance lease vs hire purchase</title><link>http://localhost:4173/rates-and-rules/equipment-finance-chattel-mortgage-vs-lease/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/rates-and-rules/equipment-finance-chattel-mortgage-vs-lease/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>How chattel mortgages, finance leases and hire purchase compare for Australian businesses buying vehicles and equipment, with balloon payment arithmetic.</description></item>
<item><title>Factor rate to interest rate: what a short-term business loan really costs</title><link>http://localhost:4173/worked-examples/factor-rate-to-interest-rate/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/worked-examples/factor-rate-to-interest-rate/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>How to convert a factor rate on an Australian short-term business loan or merchant cash advance into an effective annual rate, with worked examples and red flags.</description></item>
<item><title>Fixed vs variable business loan rates: a worked five-year comparison</title><link>http://localhost:4173/worked-examples/fixed-vs-variable-business-loan/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/worked-examples/fixed-vs-variable-business-loan/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>How fixed and variable rates on Australian business loans compare when rates rise, stay flat or fall, with break-even arithmetic, break cost risk and split options.</description></item>
<item><title>Government-backed business loans in Australia: what exists in 2026 and who qualifies</title><link>http://localhost:4173/rates-and-rules/government-backed-business-finance-australia/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/rates-and-rules/government-backed-business-finance-australia/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Federal and state finance programs for Australian small businesses in 2026, including exporters, farmers, Indigenous businesses and clean energy, and how to check eligibility.</description></item>
<item><title>How much can my business borrow? Debt service cover worked out step by step</title><link>http://localhost:4173/worked-examples/how-much-can-my-business-borrow/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/worked-examples/how-much-can-my-business-borrow/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>How Australian lenders size a small business loan using EBITDA, debt service cover ratios, owner drawings and security limits, with full worked arithmetic.</description></item>
<item><title>Invoice finance in Australia: factoring vs discounting, costs and a worked example</title><link>http://localhost:4173/rates-and-rules/invoice-finance-factoring-vs-discounting/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/rates-and-rules/invoice-finance-factoring-vs-discounting/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>How invoice factoring and invoice discounting work for Australian small businesses, how the fees add up, and when debtor finance beats an overdraft.</description></item>
<item><title>Loan covenants, defaults and annual reviews: how business loans go wrong without a missed payment</title><link>http://localhost:4173/mistakes-and-sources/loan-covenants-defaults-and-reviews/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/mistakes-and-sources/loan-covenants-defaults-and-reviews/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Financial covenants, non-monetary defaults, cross-default and annual reviews in Australian small business loans, with a worked covenant breach and what to do next.</description></item>
<item><title>Low-doc business loans in Australia: how lenders use BAS and bank statements</title><link>http://localhost:4173/worked-examples/low-doc-business-loans-bas/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/worked-examples/low-doc-business-loans-bas/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>How low-doc and alt-doc business lenders assess income from BAS statements and bank statements, with a worked example, typical conditions and what to fix first.</description></item>
<item><title>Personal and director guarantees on business loans in Australia: what you are really signing</title><link>http://localhost:4173/mistakes-and-sources/personal-guarantees-business-loans/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/mistakes-and-sources/personal-guarantees-business-loans/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>How personal and director guarantees work on Australian business loans, all-monies vs limited guarantees, Banking Code protections, key cases and how to reduce your exposure.</description></item>
<item><title>PPSR and general security agreements: what a lender's security over your business means</title><link>http://localhost:4173/mistakes-and-sources/ppsr-general-security-agreement/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/mistakes-and-sources/ppsr-general-security-agreement/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>How general security agreements, ALLPAAP registrations, PMSIs and priority work on Australia's PPSR, how to search your business, and how to clear old registrations.</description></item>
<item><title>Refinancing a business loan: when switching pays, with the break-even worked out</title><link>http://localhost:4173/worked-examples/refinance-business-loan-worked-example/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/worked-examples/refinance-business-loan-worked-example/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>A worked Australian example of refinancing a high-cost business loan, including early repayment fees, new lender costs, break-even months, term extension traps and tax.</description></item>
<item><title>Secured vs unsecured business loans in Australia: cost, risk and what you put on the line</title><link>http://localhost:4173/rates-and-rules/secured-vs-unsecured-business-loans/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/rates-and-rules/secured-vs-unsecured-business-loans/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>How property-secured, GSA-secured and unsecured business loans differ in Australia, with a worked cost comparison and a checklist for choosing security.</description></item>
<item><title>Small business loan rates in Australia: what sets the price and how to compare offers</title><link>http://localhost:4173/rates-and-rules/small-business-loan-rates-australia/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/rates-and-rules/small-business-loan-rates-australia/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>How Australian lenders price small business loans in 2026, from the RBA cash rate to margins, security, fees and term, with worked cost examples.</description></item>
<item><title>Start-up business loans in Australia: realistic finance options with no trading history</title><link>http://localhost:4173/worked-examples/start-up-business-loan-options/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/worked-examples/start-up-business-loan-options/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>What finance is realistically available to a new Australian business without trading history, how lenders view start-ups, and a worked funding plan for a fit-out.</description></item>
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