Laine Gordon

Make late mortgage repayments a thing of the past

Are you thinking of skipping a home-loan repayment? With late fees costing up to $195, you may want to think twice. RateCity looks at what you can do to avoid late mortgage repayment fees.

Finding the best account for kids who want everything

RateCity looks at the release of Bankwest's Kids' Bonus Saver Account and shows you how your kids can start building a healthy little piggy bank for themselves.

Investors take advantage of rate hikes

As interest rates rise, home buyers are taking a back seat with applying for home loans and investors are back in the game.

Unlock your equity the easy way

If you own your home but require extra money for whatever reason, taking out a reverse mortgage could be one option to consider.

Rewarding credit cards that help the environment

As the world becomes more environmentally aware, Australian consumers are continually looking for ways to reduce carbon emissions and our environmental footprint. RateCity looks at what green credit card options are available and gives you some tips to help make the planet healthier.

Relief for home buyers with smaller lenders

Housing finance numbers have declined according to new research. RateCity investigates how Australians can make buying a home a reality as interest rates rise.

Don't be a statistic Reduce mortgage stress

New research by RateCity shows that many households are at higher risk of mortgage stress. Discover why a large percentage of Australians are struggling to meet their repayments and how you can reduce your mortgage stress levels to make your life a little easier.

Be rewarded with great deals for savers

New research by RateCity found that on average, online savings account rates have increased by almost the entire Reserve Bank cash rate rise of 1.25 basis points, rising by 1.17 percent since September 2009.

New home loan rewards for greener choices

The Federal Government set up a green loan scheme to encourage Australians to reduce greenhouse emissions. The scheme has wound up but a group of lenders have recognised the growing demand for green products in the home loan market.

Big four banks making $1.33B extra from your mortgage

Are you with one of the big four banks for your standard variable home loan? If you are, you could be paying an extra $700 more in interest per year. RateCity investigates how the big four banks measure up when it comes to your home loan.