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
Investors set to heat up property market
RateCity looks at the surprise investment boom in the property market as higher rates push home owners out. An increase in the size of home loans taken on by Australians is a concern, especially for first home buyers who generally earn less money, and will have a harder time affording any increased mortgage repayments.
Laine Gordon -
27 May, 2010 -
3 min read
Lenders keep a tight grip on home loan criteria
Lenders are showing no signs of easing their tight lending criteria for home loans. RateCity shows you its new findings as well as tips on how to score the best home loan for first home buyers.
Laine Gordon -
24 May, 2010 -
3 min read
Credit card SOS: Six steps to get control of your debt before the new financial year
Six steps that will help you get control of your debt before the start of the new financial year.
Laine Gordon -
20 May, 2010 -
3 min read
How to save your home from another rate increase
With six rate rises over the past eight months and four rate rises this year alone, home owners are feeling the pinch after yet another rate hike this month. RateCity looks at why refinancing your mortgage may aid in reducing the financial pressure.
Laine Gordon -
10 May, 2010 -
3 min read
Getting a home loan in spite of a bad credit history
Have you ever forgotten to pay a bill or two? Or previously been declined for a loan? You may be one of the many credit-impaired people with a desire to get into the housing market but are unsure if your past is going to catch up with you. RateCity shows you how owning a home can be possible for those with a bad credit history.
Laine Gordon -
10 May, 2010 -
3 min read
The do's and don'ts of credit card use
Some people have one and some have four or five. When it comes to credit cards we use them for different reasons, but at the end of the day most of us could be a bit wiser when it comes to using them. RateCity runs through the do’s and don’ts when it comes to using your credit card.
Laine Gordon -
05 May, 2010 -
3 min read
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.
Laine Gordon -
04 May, 2010 -
3 min read
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.
Laine Gordon -
27 Apr, 2010 -
3 min read
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.
Laine Gordon -
23 Apr, 2010 -
3 min read
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.
Laine Gordon -
21 Apr, 2010 -
4 min read