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.

627 articles written by Jodie Humphries

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Home Loans

What is the Shared Ownership Home Loan scheme in Western Australia?

The Shared Ownership Home Loan scheme in WA may help home buyers tp get into their own home faster with only a 2% deposit, and without having to pay costly Lender's Mortgage Insurance.

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Car Loans

What happens at the end of a novated lease?

A novated lease allows you to pay for a car with your pre-tax dollars. However, you don’t automatically own the car at the end of the lease. Learn more about what happens at the end of a novated lease.

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Home Loans

How a deposit gift from your parents can help you secure a mortgage

Is using a gift as a house deposit a feasible option to secure a mortgage? Find out whether your parents can help you with this.

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Home Loans

How much should you borrow for a mortgage?

Based on your financial situation, you have a certain borrowing capacity for a home loan. Even if you can borrow more, you need to exercise financial discipline and only take on as much debt as you can comfortably repay.

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Home Loans

Land & Construction Loans: How do they work? | RateCity

If you’re planning to buy land and build a house, there are specific land and construction loan options available to you. Find out how these work.

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Credit Cards

How does American Express credit card travel insurance work?

What’s included in your Amex credit card travel insurance coverage depends on the type of card you hold. Having complimentary credit card travel insurance comes in handy at such times by automatically providing a cover for your trips.

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Home Insurance

Does home insurance cover animal damage?

Does home insurance cover damage caused by pets? Look for home insurance pet damage cover at the time of purchasing home insurance.

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Home Loans

Who can be a guarantor for a home loan?

If you are considering having a guarantor for your mortgage, you will want to know who can guarantee a home loan? Or if you’re planning to guarantee a loan, you should know how to protect your interests.

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Home Loans

Discharge of mortgage: When and how to go about it?

There are certain situations when you may have to discharge your mortgage during the loan term, such as when you are selling your house or refinancing your mortgage. Learn how mortgage discharge works and what it will cost you.

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Home Loans

How can I increase my borrowing power?

Are you wondering how to increase your home loan borrowing power? There are several methods you could use.