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.
968 articles written by Laine Gordon
Property bubble set to burst?
Whether or not you believe the ‘housing bubble’ a) exists, and b) is set to burst,
Laine Gordon -
09 Jul, 2011 -
2 min read
Investment property hotspots
As property investors return to the market, the Gold Coast in Queensland and Newcastle in NSW, are emerging as potential hotspots for those looking at an investment loan, according to real estate mogul John McGrath.
Laine Gordon -
08 Jul, 2011 -
2 min read
Government scheme helps property investors
Would the promise of $100,000 paid to you in 10 tax-free annual installments help lure you into investing in property? If the answer is yes, then maybe the government’s National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) is the right home finance service for you.
Laine Gordon -
07 Jul, 2011 -
2 min read
Online mortgage wars gather even more steam
Australians are embracing online mortgage products with gusto, resulting in heated competition from lenders for a bigger share of the .com lending market.
Laine Gordon -
06 Jul, 2011 -
2 min read
First homebuyer alert: How to accelerate your deposit
There are some key ways to give your savings power a boost. Save regularly, not just here and there, make your money work, earn more than you spend and government programs and grants.
Laine Gordon -
06 Jul, 2011 -
2 min read
Bank gimmicks fail to win new customers
A new report from Loan Market reveals that, in spite of the Big Four banks offering everything from cash incentives to paying competitors’ exit fees, the mortgagees of Australia are largely reluctant to change lenders in their search for the best mortgage.
Laine Gordon -
02 Jul, 2011 -
2 min read
New reports says housing market set for recovery
Business research and forecasting company BIS Shrapnel has released a new report stating the housing market will begin to recover within the next two years.
Laine Gordon -
01 Jul, 2011 -
2 min read
CBA cuts interest rates on no-fee loan
In a bid to increase its share of the flagging mortgage market, the Commonwealth Bank has reduced the interest rate on its ‘no fee’ home loan from 7.24 to 7.11 percent. The discounted rate will save mortgage holders around $27 per month on average.
Laine Gordon -
30 Jun, 2011 -
2 min read
$7000 tree change' grant
Residents in Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong are being offered a one-off $7000 payment to uproot for a tree change as part of the NSW government's Regional Relocation Grant. But an embarrassing loophole means that you may only have to move one suburb away to cash in.
Laine Gordon -
30 Jun, 2011 -
3 min read
The things you should know about your mortgage
With a ban on excessive early exit mortgage fees now in place, borrowers are being urged to take advantage of switching without penalty to find a better deal on their home loans.
Laine Gordon -
30 Jun, 2011 -
3 min read