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
Repayment pressure as mortgage defaults increase
Both the Commonwealth Bank and Westpac have reported an increase in customers unable to meet their mortgage payments as living costs and utility bills soar. And the problem is likely to get worse before it gets better.
Laine Gordon -
19 May, 2011 -
2 min read
Should mortgage exit fees remain?
Legislation banning exit fees on new home loans comes into effect on July 1, 2011. But not if a Senate committee has its way.
Laine Gordon -
18 May, 2011 -
2 min read
Top 10 free finance apps
These days you can manage your money without sitting in front of your computer with the following apps: Banking apps, Income tax calculator, Easy loan, eMoney Mobile and many more.
Laine Gordon -
16 May, 2011 -
2 min read
2011 Budget overlooks housing affordability
Treasurer Wayne Swan’s 2011-12 federal budget failed to provide solutions to Australia’s housing affordability crisis, according to the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA).
Laine Gordon -
16 May, 2011 -
2 min read
Borrowers flock to discount variable rate home loans
Lenders are rushing to offer customers discounted standard variable loans to try and boost their market share. And Australians are more than happy to take the opportunity to save money on their home loan.
Laine Gordon -
14 May, 2011 -
2 min read
Do you qualify for a low doc home loan?
Low doc loans have become increasingly harder to come by in recent years, but they are available. Normally, lenders require proof of income, assets and outstanding debts but low doc loans rely on borrowers to prove their income via a system called self-verification, rather than by providing the traditional paper trail.
Laine Gordon -
13 May, 2011 -
2 min read
Do online lenders save you more money?
The ‘Big Four’, as the media has dubbed them, have declared war on each other, but while they’re distracted with undercutting each other, an exciting new player has crept into the mortgage market and just might save you money – online lenders.
Laine Gordon -
12 May, 2011 -
2 min read
First home buyers beware of intro-rate loans
First home buyers are being urged to consider introductory-rate home loans with caution, following an increase in uptake of the often surprisingly expensive honeymoon-period home loans.
Laine Gordon -
11 May, 2011 -
3 min read
Five mortgage tips you probably never thought of
If you're thinking about purchasing your first mortgage or refinancing, read this news story to find out hints and tips you probably wouldn't have read anywhere else!
Laine Gordon -
10 May, 2011 -
2 min read
Home loan spotlight: home equity loans
A home equity loan is a home loan that allows you to use established equity to borrow money. Many people use this type of loan to renovate, invest in the share market or buy an investment property.
Laine Gordon -
08 May, 2011 -
2 min read