158 articles written by Georgia Brown

Home Loans

Are fixed rate mortgages right for you?

When choosing a home loan, one of the biggest decisions you’ll make is whether to fix your interest rate. To help you decide if it’s the right choice for you, there are a number of factors to consider.

Term Deposits

Who's raised term deposit and savings account rates? These are the banks that have increased

For the second consecutive month, the Reserve Bank of Australia has hiked the cash rate, bringing about more interest-earning opportunities for savers.

Home Loans

What is a standard variable rate?

When you’re looking for a home loan, it’s important to understand the different types of interest rates that lenders offer. One that you might hear referred to often is a standard variable rate.

Home Loans

How to search for a low-rate home loan online

If you're in the market for low rate home loans then you've come to the right place, because at RateCity you can compare thousands of mortgage products online to help you select an option that suits your needs. So put your feet up, pull out your laptop and start comparing.

Personal Loans

Satisfy your wanderlust with June’s top personal loans

If you’re hoping to join the many Australians who have made travel bookings in recent months, June’s top-rated personal loans could help.

Home Loans

Is there a right season to buy a new home?

Spring selling season, as it’s commonly referred to, is the time of year that typically sees an increase in homeowners listing their homes on the real estate market. But is this the best season to buy?

Superannuation

How much will your retirement savings suffer if you access your super early?

Government schemes allowing you to access your super early could seem like a promising opportunity, but is it leaving you worse off in the long run?

Home Loans

What is a variable rate home loan?

Before you decide whether a variable rate home loan is right for you, it’s important to understand what it is and how it works.

Term Deposits

Which banks have increased term deposit interest rates?

This month’s Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board meeting saw the official cash rate rise for the first time in over a decade. But while interest rate rises may mean one thing to mortgage holders, they may be much more appealing to long-term savers.

Home Loans

How to save for a home loan deposit

Saving a home loan deposit is the first step towards owning your own home and a major financial milestone. But in a competitive housing market, it can take a lot of sacrifice and determination to build up the deposit you need.