Golden Triangle Group

12/10/2026

💰 Money Monday | ANZ & Suncorp: What does the change mean for you?

With ANZ’s acquisition of Suncorp Bank, many Suncorp clients are wondering what happens next — and whether it will affect their ability to borrow.

The important thing to understand is that not all bank lending policies are the same. Differences in credit policy can have a real impact on your borrowing capacity, your next purchase or your ability to refinance.

🎥 In this week’s Money Monday, I cover:
✔️ What ANZ’s acquisition means for Suncorp clients
✔️ Key differences in ANZ’s credit policies that could affect borrowers
✔️ My advice and top tips for clients transitioning from Suncorp to ANZ
✔️ What to consider if you’re planning to borrow, refinance or grow your business

My biggest tip? Don’t wait until you need finance to understand your options. If you’re a Suncorp client, now is a good time to review your current lending arrangements and understand how any policy changes could affect your future plans.

Every borrower’s situation is different, and the right strategy can make a significant difference.

Watch this week’s video, and if you’re a Suncorp client with questions about what this means for you, get in touch with our team at Golden Triangle Finance Group.

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02/10/2026

Are we in an Economic Winter?

It certainly feels like it.

Higher oil prices.
The ongoing Iran conflict and global uncertainty.
Interest rates back up to 4.60%.
Inflation still proving stubborn.
Changes coming through the Federal Budget.
And a general sense that everyone is being asked to stretch a little further.

For households, it can feel like uncertainty.

For business owners, it can feel like caution.

And for anyone thinking about buying property, refinancing, investing or expanding, it can feel like the worst possible time to make a move.

But here’s the thing about winter…

It doesn’t last forever.

And historically, some of the biggest opportunities can appear when confidence is low — because other people are sitting on the sidelines.

That doesn’t mean taking unnecessary risks.

It means getting your numbers right.

It means understanding your cash flow, knowing your borrowing capacity, reviewing your debt structure and being prepared to act when the right opportunity comes along.

Economic winters reward preparation.

So instead of only asking:

“What could go wrong?”

Maybe we should also be asking:

“Where are the opportunities that other people aren’t seeing right now?”

💬 How is the current economic climate making you feel — cautious, optimistic, or somewhere in between?

09/09/2026

Last Saturday, Golden Triangle Finance was proud to sponsor the Rural Women Unite luncheon for the fifth year in a row.

Over the past five years, we’ve contributed $45,000 to Rural Women Unite, supporting their work with the Virtual Psychologist.

On Saturday, the Rural Women Unite community came together to raise more than $100,000 for the Virtual Psychologist — helping provide people in regional and remote communities with access to immediate psychological support, without waiting days, weeks or months for an appointment.

For a small business that has only been operating for four and a half years, being part of something like this is pretty special.

But for us, it’s not really about the money. It’s about community.

It’s about bringing women from across rural and regional North Queensland together to share stories, celebrate each other and enjoy a day together.

At Golden Triangle, we specialise in finance, but often the biggest part of our role has very little to do with finance.

It’s sitting down with a client who is worried about their financial future. Listening when things feel overwhelming. Helping families navigate the financial and relationship side of succession. Finding a way forward when a bank has said no. Or simply providing a safe space to talk about money, business, family and what comes next.

We believe strong communities are built when people look after each other.

That’s why, over the past four and a half years, Golden Triangle has contributed more than $80,000 through sponsorships and donations to local communities — from school fetes and local shows, to bull sales, Beef Expo's, fundraising events and sporting clubs.

Because the communities that support us are the communities we want to support.

And we couldn’t do it without you — our clients, referral partners and the broader community who continue to trust us with your finance.

Thank you for supporting our business and allowing us to be part of something bigger than finance.

From our Golden Triangle family to yours — thank you for being part of our story.

Alissa & the Golden Triangle Finance team

07/09/2026

Congratulations to Rural Women Unite, they raised over $100,000 at Saturdays luncheon for the Virtual Psychologist

What started as an event that raised $10,000 has now blossomed into one of the biggest fundraising events in North QLD and we couldn’t be prouder to be involved as the major sponsor.

Golden Triangle Group
Virtual Psychologist

This text saved a farmer's life. Now, a record $101k will help save more
https://www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au/story/9344952

07/09/2026

We've been working with the Karragarra Simmentals for 15 years - back when their business was in its infancy and they needed a loan for some livstock.

What a ride its been - a few sleepless nights for us all over the last 15 years!!

These are the clients we love to work with - those that want to grow and be better than they were last year.

07/09/2026

A guest speaker like no other - Gayle Shann - Goosebumps!

When someone looses the use of both their arms yet they talk about how lucky they are - perspective!

Not a dry eye under the shed when she was finished.

Cantaur Park & Lamont Stud Droughtmasters
Rural Women Unite
Virtual Psychologist

04/09/2026

Today we are proud to be the major sponsors of Rural Women Unite luncheon in Charters Towers.

The tables are set, the speeches have been rehearsed, the music has been tuned, the drinks are cold!

✨ 𝐀 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐎𝐑 ✨

With just a few days to go until the 2026 Rural Women Unite Ladies Luncheon, we couldn’t let the week go by without another huge thank you to Alissa and the incredible team at Golden Triangle Finance Group 💛

For the fifth consecutive year, Golden Triangle Finance Group has proudly stood beside RWU as our Naming Rights Sponsor - and their support goes far beyond sponsorship.

Alissa has been such a valued part of RWU over the years, always offering her support, guidance and a helping hand wherever it’s needed. Her genuine passion for rural women, regional communities and the importance of accessible mental health support is exactly what RWU is all about.

Golden Triangle Finance Group understands firsthand the strength and resilience of rural communities, and we are incredibly grateful to have a local business that continues to back not only our event, but the reason behind it.

Thank you, Alissa and the entire Golden Triangle Finance Group team, for believing in what we do and continuing to stand alongside us year after year. We truly couldn’t do it without the support of businesses like yours 🫶

Only a few more sleeps… we can’t wait to see it all come together this Saturday!

Virtual Psychologist
Golden Triangle Group

04/09/2026

Ending the week with a success story!
If your bank is giving you the runaround, asking you for more information, extending your finance clause, bank manager has gone on holidays, and you don’t seem to be getting anywhere with your application…
Listen to this video…
It’s all about how we worked with a client to save their transaction.

They are now on their way to buying the property that they’ve been leasing for the last five years after their bank said no.