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Understanding Your True Cost of Pool Ownership
Congratulations on making one of the best decisions you’ll ever make for your family! You’re about to transform your backyard into the place where your kids create their most treasured childhood memories. Where weekend barbecues evolve into spontaneous pool parties. Where those glorious Australian summer days become something the whole

How to Negotiate on Car Price
Your quick guide to getting the best deal You’ve found the car. The one that made your heart skip a beat when you scrolled past it online. Maybe it’s that perfect first car that screams independence, or perhaps it’s the upgrade you’ve been dreaming about. But now comes the exciting

The Smart Benefits of Debt Consolidation
Why Aussies are making the switch If you’ve got credit cards, personal loans, and store cards spread across different providers, you already know there’s got to be a better way to manage it all. Well, there is! Debt consolidation can transform financial stress into manageable repayments. One payment date that

What Happens After Pre-Approval?
Your roadmap to car buying success Getting pre-approved for your car loan was a smart move. Really smart. You’ve just given yourself a massive advantage that most car buyers miss out on. But if you’re sitting there thinking “okay, now what?”, you’re not alone. Let’s break down exactly what happens

First Time Car Buyer Guide
Your roadmap to the perfect first set of wheels Imagine turning the key in your very first car… That moment when independence meets possibility. When weekend adventures no longer end at the last train stop. When “I’ll be there in 20” actually means 20 minutes. That’s the magic of your

Finance Terminology Part 2: What is Loan to Value Ratio (LVR)?
Understanding Loan to Value Ratio The loan to value ratio (LVR) is a measure of the size of a loan relative to the value of the asset being purchased. Lenders examine this ratio to assess the risk of lending money to a borrower. The higher the LVR is, the riskier

Finance Terminology Part 3: What is a Low Doc Loan?
If you’re looking to understand what a low doc loan is, then you’ve come to the right place! A low doc loan is a type of loan that is designed for borrowers who may not have the usual documentation required to secure a traditional loan or finance product. Low doc

Finance Terminology Part 4: What is a Non-Bank Lender?
What are non-bank lenders? A non-bank lender, also known as a non-traditional lender, is a financial institution that provides loans and other forms of financing, but is not a bank or credit union. Non-bank lenders are typically less regulated than traditional banks and may offer loans to borrowers or businesses

And the Car Loan Award Goes to… Fido Finance (Again!)
Fido Finance is proud to announce we have been awarded the ProductReview.com.au “Car Loan” category award for the third year running, making 2025 our hat-trick year. The annual Product Review awards highlight products and services that have been top-rated by their customers on ProductReview.com.au. Selection of the award winners is

How Does Financing a Car Work?
Are you interested to learn about the steps in involved in a typical car finance application? At Fido Finance, our team often gets asked ‘how does financing a car work?’ and while the process can be overwhelming and confusing, especially for those who have never financed a car before, it

Can You Sell a Car on Finance?
If you’re wondering, “can you sell a car on finance?”, you are not alone! Many sellers often think the process may be too difficult or hard to navigate, but as long as you are transparent with potential buyers there is no reason why you cannot sell a car that you

How to Get Car Finance Approved
If you’re looking to purchase a new car, but don’t have the upfront funds available, you may be wondering how to get car finance approved. Obtaining car finance may sound like a daunting process, but the team at Fido Finance makes finance super simple by staying by your side every
