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13th July 2026

What Are Fixed Rate Loan Terms for First Home Buyers?

Understanding how fixed rate periods work when you're buying your first property as an Australian Air Force member.

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12th July 2026

What are Personal Loans with Guarantors for ADF?

How a family guarantor can help ADF members in Queensland access personal loan funding when income or credit history creates barriers.

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11th July 2026

Smart ways to finance a houseboat with a personal loan

How Army members can use personal loans to purchase a houseboat, what lenders look for, and the loan structures that work for this type of asset.

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10th July 2026

Smart Ways to Approach Duplex Construction Loans

How ADF members in the Northern Territory can access construction finance for duplex developments with progressive drawdowns and council-approved builds

First Home Buyers

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13th July 2026

What Are Fixed Rate Loan Terms for First Home Buyers?

Understanding how fixed rate periods work when you're buying your first property as an Australian Air Force member.

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3rd July 2026

The easiest way to buy off-the-plan as an Air Force member

A no-nonsense guide to securing your first home through an off-the-plan purchase while serving in the Australian Air Force.

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29th June 2026

Proven tips to buy a 3-bedroom home as ADF in VIC

What ADF members in Victoria need to know before buying a three-bedroom home, from deposit schemes to stamp duty concessions.

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21st June 2026

Simple hacks to unlock variable rate loan features

Variable home loans offer offset accounts, redraws and flexible repayments that can save you thousands if you know how to use them properly.

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16th June 2026

The Pros and Cons of Fixed Rate Extra Repayments

What ADF first home buyers in NSW need to know about making additional payments on a fixed rate loan before they lock in

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11th June 2026

Common Mistakes When Buying a Two Bedroom Property

ADF members in Western Australia need to understand deposit options, grant eligibility, and loan structure before committing to a two bedroom purchase.

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6th June 2026

Top Strategies to Buy a House and Land Package

How Navy members can purchase a house and land package with low deposits, no LMI, and state grant support

Personal Loans

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12th July 2026

What are Personal Loans with Guarantors for ADF?

How a family guarantor can help ADF members in Queensland access personal loan funding when income or credit history creates barriers.

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11th July 2026

Smart ways to finance a houseboat with a personal loan

How Army members can use personal loans to purchase a houseboat, what lenders look for, and the loan structures that work for this type of asset.

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7th July 2026

Do you know what lenders check for personal loans?

The approval requirements ADF members need to meet when applying for a personal loan, explained without the jargon.

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23rd June 2026

When to Use a Personal Loan for a Caravan Purchase

Understanding how personal loans work for caravan purchases and when they make sense for ADF members looking to finance their next adventure.

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22nd June 2026

Understanding the Basics of Personal Loan Documentation

What Army members need to submit when applying for a personal loan, and how to get your paperwork sorted before you start the application process.

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14th June 2026

Why Personal Loan Borrowing Limits Matter for ADF Members

Understanding personal loan borrowing limits helps ADF members in the Northern Territory secure the right loan amount without overcommitting or falling short.

Construction Loans

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10th July 2026

Smart Ways to Approach Duplex Construction Loans

How ADF members in the Northern Territory can access construction finance for duplex developments with progressive drawdowns and council-approved builds

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6th July 2026

Simple hacks to fund land for apartment builds

How Army members can structure construction finance when purchasing land for multi-unit development, with draw schedules and council approval timelines explained

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4th July 2026

Unlock the secrets to Construction Finance Regulations

Understanding the compliance requirements, inspection protocols, and regulatory obligations that govern construction lending for ADF members building in Victoria.

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27th June 2026

Top tips to unlock Construction Loan Features for ADF

Understand how construction loan features work for South Australian Defence members building or renovating their home

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20th June 2026

The Easiest Way to Understand Construction Loan Fees

Construction loan fees add up differently to standard home loans, and understanding the progressive drawing fee structure helps ADF members budget accurately from the start.

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2nd June 2026

Smart ways to approach extensions with construction loans

How ADF members in Victoria can fund a home extension using construction finance that draws down progressively as the build develops

Home Loans

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9th July 2026

What Not to Do Before Settlement on Your Home Loan

ADF members in WA need to hold steady during the final weeks before settlement to avoid loan approval complications and delays.

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8th July 2026

10 Ways Variable Rate Loans Adapt to Your Life Stage

How ADF members in Victoria can use variable rate home loans to match changing priorities from first posting to retirement

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2nd July 2026

Simple hacks to secure your first home loan

What Army members need to know about loan products, deposit options, and specialist defence finance when applying for their first property.

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30th June 2026

Why Home Loans and Tax Matter for Navy Members

How your owner-occupied or investment property affects your tax position, and what to consider when structuring your loan.

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24th June 2026

Do you know what Air Force members need for a home loan?

From pre-approval to settlement, understand the application process, loan features, and Defence-specific options that make home ownership achievable.

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15th June 2026

The Pros and Cons of Common Home Loan Features

Understanding offset accounts, redraw facilities, split loans and portability so you can match loan features to your ADF posting cycle and financial goals.

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9th June 2026

When to Pay LMI & When to Avoid It

How ADF members in Queensland can decide whether to pay Lenders Mortgage Insurance or use a waiver that fits their deployment and posting cycle.

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8th June 2026

When to Choose Apartment vs House Financing

How lenders assess apartments differently and what that means for your loan amount, deposit, and approval timeframe as an Air Force member.

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7th June 2026

Top 10 Ways Loan Structure Shapes Your ADF Home Loan

How variable, fixed, split, offset and interest-only structures affect your repayments, flexibility and equity when you're posted or deployed.

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31st May 2026

The Pros and Cons of Comparing Home Loans

What Navy members should weigh up when comparing home loan rates, features, and lenders before committing to a mortgage

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29th May 2026

Proven Tips to Lock in Pre-approval Before You House Hunt

How Defence Force members can secure conditional loan approval before property search, strengthen their position, and avoid wasted time on unsuitable properties.

Bridging Loans

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5th July 2026

The Pros and Cons of Bridging Loans for ADF Members

How bridging finance works when you need to buy your next home before selling your current property, with costs and risks explained.

Refinancing

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1st July 2026

10 Steps to Refinancing Settlement for ADF Members

What happens between approval and the day your new loan goes live, and what ADF members in Queensland need to prepare for.

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26th June 2026

Proven Tips to Know When to Refinance Your Home Loan

Understand the right triggers to refinance your mortgage and avoid leaving thousands on the table as an ADF member in NSW.

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25th June 2026

Understanding the basics of when to refinance

Timing your refinance correctly can save thousands in interest and unlock equity, but the decision depends on your current rate, loan features, and what you need next.

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18th June 2026

What are the Reasons to Refinance from Fixed to Variable

A practical guide for Navy members weighing up whether to switch from a fixed rate to a variable home loan structure.

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5th June 2026

Beginner's Guide to Refinancing for Equity Release

Learn how Army members can access property equity through refinancing, what lenders assess, and whether releasing funds for renovations or investments makes sense.

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1st June 2026

Top 10 Ways Refinancing Adds an Offset Account

How Air Force members can refinance their home loan to include an offset account and reduce interest costs without changing payment habits.

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30th May 2026

Unlock the secrets to refinancing application fees

Understanding the upfront costs of switching your home loan and how to assess whether refinancing delivers value for ADF members in the Northern Territory

Investment Loans

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28th June 2026

Do you know how Investment Loans work for ADF Members?

A mission-focused guide to purchasing your first or next investment property while serving or after your ADF career.

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19th June 2026

Why Fixed Rate Investment Loans Cost More Than You Think

Application fees, valuation costs, and break fees can add thousands to your property finance. Air Force members need to know what's coming.

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17th June 2026

Why ADF Members Should Build a Multi-Property Portfolio

How Defence members in Queensland can acquire multiple investment properties while managing postings, equity, and loan structures that scale with each purchase.

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13th June 2026

Top Strategies to Finance a Duplex Investment

What current and former ADF members need to know about structuring an investment loan to purchase a duplex property

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10th June 2026

Unlock the Secrets to Investment Loan Tax Deductions

How ADF members in South Australia can claim expenses, maximise deductions, and understand the new rules affecting property investors from July 2027.

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4th June 2026

Avoid These 4 Mistakes When Analysing WA Rentals

How ADF members in Western Australia can assess rental returns and vacancy risk before committing to an investment property loan

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3rd June 2026

The easiest way to assess rental yield for ADF investors

How to calculate and use rental yield when evaluating investment property in the Northern Territory and beyond

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28th May 2026

How to Get Investment Loan Approval as an ADF Member

What lenders assess when approving investment loans for Defence members, and how to structure your application for a solid outcome.

SMSF Loans

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12th June 2026

Proven Tips to Use Your Super for Commercial Property

How Australian Air Force members can purchase commercial property through a Self-Managed Super Fund with a Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangement

Recent Articles

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27th May 2026

What are the Home Loan Options for Growing Families?

How ADF members in South Australia can secure the right finance to upgrade to a larger home without overextending their borrowing capacity.

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26th May 2026

What Not to Do When Researching Property for a Home Loan

ADF members in NSW need accurate property research to secure the right home loan. Here's how to avoid common mistakes that delay approval or cost you more.

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25th May 2026

Beginner's Guide to Construction Loan Monitoring

How progress inspections and progressive drawdown work when you're building in Western Australia as an ADF member

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24th May 2026

What are Bridging Loans for Investment Properties?

How Defence members use bridging finance to secure an investment property without selling their current home first and what it costs.

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23rd May 2026

Common Mistakes When Using SMSF Loans for Property

What Australian Air Force members need to understand before using their self-managed super fund to purchase an investment property.

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22nd May 2026

The Pros and Cons of Investment Property Selection

How ADF members in Victoria can identify investment properties that align with serviceability, deployment schedules, and long-term portfolio growth.

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21st May 2026

Self-Employed Home Loans and ADF Members

Getting a home loan when you're self-employed is possible, but lenders assess your application differently than they do for PAYG members.

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20th May 2026

Why Should Army Members Save Before Buying a House

What Australian Army members actually need to set aside for deposits, LMI, and settlement costs when buying property

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19th May 2026

Beginner's Guide to Personal Loan Income Verification

What lenders check when you apply for a personal loan, how ADF income is assessed, and what documents you need to provide.

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18th May 2026

What Is a Progressive Drawdown and Why It Matters

Understanding how construction loan drawdowns work protects your budget and keeps your build on schedule when you're financing a new home.

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17th May 2026

Fixed Rate Investment Loans at Different Life Stages

How locking in your rate shifts in meaning as your career progresses, your portfolio expands, and your income sources change.

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16th May 2026

Variable Rate Investment Loans: What ADF Members Need to Know

For Queensland-based ADF members considering property investment, understanding variable rate features can make the difference between building wealth and missing opportunities.

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15th May 2026

Variable Rate Investment Loans for Navy Members

Variable rate investment loans deliver flexibility and access to equity while you build wealth through property - here's how they work on deployment.

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14th May 2026

Renting vs Buying: When to Buy a Home as Army Personnel

Army members face postings, deployments, and financial commitments that make home ownership decisions different from civilians. This article covers how to decide when buying makes sense.

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13th May 2026

Investment Loans and Property Opportunities in Victoria

How ADF members can build wealth through property investment while serving in Victoria, with tailored loan structures that account for deployment and relocation.

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12th May 2026

Home Loan Interest Rates: What ADF Members in SA Need to Know

Understanding interest rate structures and how they affect your borrowing power means knowing when to lock in, when to stay variable, and when to split.

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11th May 2026

Investment Loans for Student Accommodation Property

How Navy members can finance student accommodation as a property investment strategy while managing deployment schedules and maximising rental yield.

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10th May 2026

Buying a Villa as Your First Home in Queensland

Queensland ADF members purchasing a villa as their first property need to understand how strata fees and deposit options shape their financing and long-term ownership costs.

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9th May 2026

Family Loan Agreements for Defence Members

How ADF members in Victoria can structure family loans to meet lender requirements and achieve home ownership with support from relatives.

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8th May 2026

Using your super to buy retail property with SMSF loans

ADF members in NSW can purchase retail property through their Self-Managed Super Fund using Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements under specific conditions.

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7th May 2026

Proven tips to hunt property in the Northern Territory

For ADF members stationed in the NT, property hunting requires specific tactics that account for local supply, pricing patterns, and defence-friendly lenders.

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6th May 2026

Using Super to Buy a Storage Facility

Storage facilities purchased through your Self-Managed Super Fund can deliver rental income and capital growth, but the loan structure works differently than standard commercial property.

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5th May 2026

Investment Risk Management for ADF Members in WA

Managing risk on an investment loan matters when deployments can change your circumstances. Here's how to protect yourself while building wealth through property.

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4th May 2026

Used Car Loans for Air Force Members

How Air Force personnel can secure dependable vehicle financing for a certified pre-owned or used car without compromising on reliability or repayment flexibility.

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3rd May 2026

Investment Loans to Buy an Apartment in SA

How ADF members in South Australia can structure an investment loan for an apartment purchase, with attention to body corporate and vacancy factors.

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2nd May 2026

Home Loan Documentation for ADF Members in NSW

What paperwork you need, why lenders ask for it, and how your service record can reduce requirements when applying for finance.

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1st May 2026

Finance a Motorbike with a Personal Loan in NT

ADF members posted in the Northern Territory can access personal loan options to purchase a motorcycle with clear terms and practical financing.

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30th April 2026

Home Loans for Retirement Properties in Victoria

What ADF members need to know about financing a retirement home, from loan structures to lender requirements and post-service income assessment.

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29th April 2026

Investment Loan Applications for Army Members

What Army members need to understand about investment loan applications, from deposit requirements to approval conditions for property investors.

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28th April 2026

Investment Property Types and Loan Options for Air Force

Understand which property types suit your service lifestyle and how loan structures change depending on what you're buying.

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27th April 2026

Construction Loans to Build Your Dream Home in QLD

How ADF members in Queensland can access the right construction finance to build a custom home, including progressive drawdown and fixed price contracts.

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26th April 2026

Finding a Home with More Outdoor Space in the NT

How ADF members in the Northern Territory can secure financing for properties that deliver the outdoor lifestyle without overpaying or underestimating what you need

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25th April 2026

Why ADF Members Should Refinance Multiple Properties

Holding multiple investment properties means multiple opportunities to reduce loan costs, unlock equity, and improve cashflow across your portfolio.

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24th April 2026

How to finance a sports car with a secured loan

Australian Navy members face different challenges when financing performance vehicles. Here's what a secured car loan delivers and when it makes sense.

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23rd April 2026

Construction Loans: What ADF Members in Queensland Need to Know

Building your home from the ground up requires funding that releases in stages, covers progress payments to builders, and transitions to a standard mortgage once complete.

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22nd April 2026

Bridging Loans: Buy Your Next Home Before You Sell

How bridging finance lets ADF members secure their next property without the pressure of selling first or renting between homes.

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21st April 2026

Saving for Your First Home as an ADF Member in the NT

Northern Territory ADF members face specific challenges when saving for property, but there are deposit schemes and concessions that reduce the amount you need upfront.

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20th April 2026

Refinancing Payment Frequency: Weekly vs Fortnightly Repayments

When refinancing your home loan, payment frequency can reduce your loan term and interest costs without changing your total monthly outlay.

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19th April 2026

Personal Loan Interest Rates: What ADF Members Need to Know

Understanding how interest rates affect your borrowing costs and what to consider when comparing personal loan options in Western Australia.

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18th April 2026

What to Know About Refinancing Application Fees

Application fees can add hundreds to the cost of switching lenders. Understanding what you pay and why matters when refinancing your home loan.

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17th April 2026

Understanding Mortgage Features for ADF Members

The specific features that actually change what you can do with your home loan, and which ones matter for ADF members in Victoria.

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16th April 2026

Housing Affordability for ADF Members in NSW

How ADF members in New South Wales can approach home ownership when property prices feel out of reach and wages aren't keeping pace.

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15th April 2026

Everything You Need to Know About Boat Loans

Discover how ADF members in the Northern Territory can finance their dream cruiser or catamaran with a personal loan

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