For many, an understanding of vehicle finance is limited to car loans. If interested in buying a car, there are a number of car loans and car financing options available to most applicants - and it is a service and alternative to the straight out purchase of a car that is taken up by many car customers.

Less widely known, however, is that most financiers also offer loans for leisure vehicles such as boats, caravans, motorhomes, motorbikes and even aircraft. If you’ve always wanted a boat or are looking to add activities to your weekend and holiday ‘to-do’ list, owning your own leisure vehicle could be easier than you imagined! Here’s a run-down of available leisure vehicle financing:

Boat finance: Most boat financing options work in a similar way to car finance and are available from a variety of banks and finance brokers. Some of the most popular boat finance options available are secured boat loans, chattel mortgage, commercial hire purchase or boat leasing.

Caravan finance : Caravan loans cover loans for caravans, Recreational Vehicles (RV) and motorhomes and are widely available from financiers and finance companies. Whether it’s a small camper trailer or a re-locatable motor home, caravan finance options will have you enjoying the Australian open roads and the great outdoors in no time!

Motorbike finance: Always dreamed of owning your own motorbike? Motorbike finance is available to make that dream a reality. A number of financiers offer motorbike finance options and loans to applicants.

Aircraft finance: A number of financiers finance aircraft, to be used for either recreational or commercial use. From helicopters to light aircraft, aircraft finance can be easily negotiated with your finance or loan institution.

Whether you’re itching to get your sea legs back in action, are planning for a road trip around Australia or want to soar the skies, leisure vehicles can transform your life and help you achieve your dreams or cultivate a hobby. Contact your financier to find out what leisure vehicle finance options are available to you. While many leisure vehicle finance options work in a similar way to car finance, there are discrepancies between vehicle and finance types, so make sure you understand your options and get sound professional advice - you’ll be a leisure vehicle owner in no time!

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