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  <updated>2026-10-05T00:00:00Z</updated>
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  <author><name>Moss McEwen</name></author>
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    <title>Financing business equipment while keeping cash available</title>
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    <updated>2026-10-05T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <id>https://bayfinanceco.com.au/blog/financing-business-equipment-while-keeping-cash-available/</id>
    <summary>Should you pay cash or finance that new ute or machine? Some practical things to weigh up before you decide.</summary>
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  <entry>
    <title>What first home buyers should understand before making an offer</title>
    <link href="https://bayfinanceco.com.au/blog/what-first-home-buyers-should-understand-before-making-an-offer/"/>
    <updated>2026-10-02T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <id>https://bayfinanceco.com.au/blog/what-first-home-buyers-should-understand-before-making-an-offer/</id>
    <summary>Before you put in an offer on your first home, make sure you understand your budget, pre-approval, contract conditions and costs.</summary>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Improve, don&#39;t move: exploring finance for a renovation</title>
    <link href="https://bayfinanceco.com.au/blog/improve-dont-move-finance-for-a-renovation/"/>
    <updated>2026-09-29T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <id>https://bayfinanceco.com.au/blog/improve-dont-move-finance-for-a-renovation/</id>
    <summary>Love your area but outgrown your home? Here are some ways people finance renovations, and what to think about first.</summary>
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  <entry>
    <title>Buying a business: what to prepare before applying for finance</title>
    <link href="https://bayfinanceco.com.au/blog/buying-a-business-what-to-prepare-before-applying-for-finance/"/>
    <updated>2026-09-22T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <id>https://bayfinanceco.com.au/blog/buying-a-business-what-to-prepare-before-applying-for-finance/</id>
    <summary>Buying a business is different to buying property. Here&#39;s what lenders typically want to understand — and how to get ready.</summary>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>What documents should a business owner prepare for a home loan?</title>
    <link href="https://bayfinanceco.com.au/blog/what-documents-should-a-business-owner-prepare-for-a-home-loan/"/>
    <updated>2026-09-15T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <id>https://bayfinanceco.com.au/blog/what-documents-should-a-business-owner-prepare-for-a-home-loan/</id>
    <summary>A practical checklist for self-employed borrowers — what lenders commonly ask for, and how to get organised before you apply.</summary>
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  <entry>
    <title>Can I get a home loan when I&#39;m self-employed?</title>
    <link href="https://bayfinanceco.com.au/blog/can-i-get-a-home-loan-when-im-self-employed/"/>
    <updated>2026-09-08T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <id>https://bayfinanceco.com.au/blog/can-i-get-a-home-loan-when-im-self-employed/</id>
    <summary>Yes, many self-employed people do — but lenders look at your income differently. Here&#39;s what to expect and how to get ready.</summary>
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