Key highlights
- Refinancing may lower repayments or release equity
- A good move if rates fall or your business strengthens
- Extending the term can ease cash flow in quieter seasons
- Weigh exit fees and total interest over the new term
- One broker compares your loan against 80+ lenders
Refinancing means replacing your current bus loan with a new one, ideally on better terms. Done at the right moment, it can reduce repayments, release equity or tidy up your finances. Knowing when to refinance helps you get the benefit without unnecessary cost.
When have rates or terms improved?
If indicative rates have fallen or your business circumstances have strengthened since you took out the original loan, refinancing may secure a sharper deal. Operators who started with higher-rate finance during a credit rough patch often refinance once their record has recovered.
Can refinancing improve cash flow?
Refinancing can extend the remaining term to lower each repayment, easing pressure during quieter seasons. Alternatively, releasing equity you've built in the bus can fund another vehicle or working capital. Both depend on lender criteria and your current position.
What does refinancing a bus cost?
Consider any exit fees on your existing loan and setup costs on the new one, and check the total interest over the new term rather than just the monthly figure. For any tax implications of refinancing, check with your accountant or registered tax adviser.
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