Laine Gordon

Money Editor

Laine Gordon is the Money Editor at RateCity and an experienced journalist and research specialist. With a background in news and feature writing, covering finance, media and even food (a passion of hers) at Reed Elsevier publications, Laine brings almost two decades of experience to the team. Having covered major areas of interest to the general public from hip pocket issues to rising and falling interest rates and the impact to mortgages, credit and saving in Australia, she is passionate about researching and telling people’s stories to help others make better decisions about their own finances.

974 articles written by Laine Gordon

Home Loans

How to minimise risk when buying an investment property

If you are contemplating acquiring another home loan to finance the purchase of an investment property, here are some tips to minimise the risk.

Laine Gordon -

23 Apr, 2016 -

3 min read

Home Loans

Pros and cons of buying off the plan

While many people go through the regular private treaty route of purchase at auction when buying a house, there is another option that Australians can take up.

Laine Gordon -

04 Apr, 2016 -

3 min read

Home Loans

Borrowers look to fixed rates as cash rate stalls

The cash rate may have stalled but the appetite for fixed home loans has soared, as Australians look to take advantage of historically low rates. RateCity.com.au data shows that the number of people looking for fixed home loans has increased 58 per cent in the last seven weeks, in line with the major banks’ decision to lift variable rates, compared with the seven weeks prior.

Laine Gordon -

01 Dec, 2015 -

2 min read

Home Loans

Australians urged not to be complacent as rates stay on hold

The Reserve Bank may have left rates on hold today but mortgage holders are urged to take matters into their own hands if they are unhappy with their rate.

Laine Gordon -

03 Nov, 2015 -

2 min read