Fire Loans

Car Loan

Finance sorted before you fall for the car

Walking onto a lot with finance already approved changes the entire negotiation. We compare fixed-rate terms, balloon options and private-sale eligibility across our panel, so you're choosing a car not being sold a finance package.

New & used vehicles
Terms 1–7 years
Balloon options available

Who it's for

  • Private buyers who want pre-approval before they start shopping
  • Sole traders and tradies financing a work vehicle
  • Buyers considering a private sale, not just a dealership
  • Anyone trading in an existing vehicle as part of the purchase

How it works

The same clear process every time, shaped around this specific loan type.

  1. 1

    Pre-approval before you shop

    We get your finance approved first, so you know your budget before you fall for a specific car.

  2. 2

    Compare the panel

    Fixed rate, term length and balloon payment options compared across lenders for your actual numbers.

  3. 3

    Choose your vehicle

    Shop with confidence, whether it's a dealership, private sale or trade-in your finance is already sorted.

  4. 4

    Settlement to the seller

    Funds are released directly to the dealer or private seller once contracts are finalised.

What's included

Fixed-rate certainty

Know your exact repayment for the life of the loan, with no surprises from rate movements.

Balloon payment options

Lower your monthly repayment with a structured balloon, where it suits how long you plan to keep the car.

Private sale eligible

Buying from a private seller, not just a dealership? Many of our panel lenders support it.

Fast pre-approval

Get a clear approval and budget quickly, so you're not waiting on finance once you've found the right car.

If you're planning to apply for a home loan in the next 12 months, get that conversation started before you commit to a car loan the repayment affects your borrowing power either way.

Common questions

Can I get pre-approved before I've chosen a car?
Yes most buyers get pre-approved first, which gives a clear budget and stronger position when negotiating on price.
Fixed rate or a balloon payment what's the difference?
A fixed rate keeps your repayment the same for the full term. Adding a balloon lowers your monthly repayment but leaves a lump sum owing at the end of the term.
Can I finance a car bought from a private seller?
Often yes, depending on the lender we'll confirm which panel lenders support private sales for your situation.
Will a car loan affect how much I can borrow for a home loan?
Yes it's counted as an existing commitment in serviceability calculations, so timing matters if you're planning both.