Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

Jodie Humphries is an experienced Personal & Home Finances Editor for RateCity with expertise in financial topics, including credit, loans, superannuation, mortgage and housing, insurance, telecommunications, and more. For over a decade, Jodie's journalism and editing career has seen work published at both Finder and Sharesight, and as one of RateCity's chief contributors, Jodie spends her time working on ways to make personal finances within reach of everyone in Australia.

561 articles written by Jodie Humphries

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Home Loans

5 main home loan features you should consider

When you begin your search for a home loan there is a lot to take into consideration. It's not simply about finding the cheapest home loan rate, although this will play into your final decision. We've put together a list of the most important home loan factors to help you choose the right home loan for you.

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Home Loans

What makes a good home loan?

Finding the perfect home loan is no easy feat but a search worth investing in. Knowing what rates and features make a good home loan will help steer you down the right path.

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Buy Now Pay Later

Buy now pay later vs personal loan

Thinking about making a pricey purchase but don’t want to splash all your cash at once? Buy now pay later (BNPL) and personal loans are two alternatives to choose from.

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Car Loans

Hybrid vs plug-in hybrid cars

In this article, you will understand the difference between Hybrid and a plug-in hybrid car to help you make a right buying decision that suits your need

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Home Loans

What is a honeymoon rate and honeymoon period?

Confused by the term ‘honeymoon rate’ when searching around for a home loan? Let’s break down what a honeymoon rate is and what you can expect if you get one.

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Home Loans

Three mistakes that home buyers make

Buying a home is arguably the biggest purchase you’ll ever make. It pays to do your research beforehand so you can make well-informed choices you’re confident in, and don’t find yourself regretting any decisions down the track.

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Home Loans

How often should you review your home loan?

Got a home loan that you haven’t looked at since you took it out? This is your friendly reminder that it might be time to dust off the paperwork and dig into the details to make sure it’s still serving you as it should.

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Home Loans

How to find a home loan that suits you

Finding the right home loan is just as important as finding the right home, and a crucial element in securing it. It needs to meet your budget, needs and preferences.

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Home Loans

Are home loan packages a good deal?

Similar to bundling your home telephone, mobile, and pay TV with one company, bundling your financial products with your home loan could save you money off your mortgage.

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Home Loans

How do home loan repayment calculators work?

Before you take out a home loan, you’re going to want to have a really good handle on how much it’s going to cost you.