Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Laine Gordon is the Head of Public Relations 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.
956 articles written by Laine Gordon
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.
Laine Gordon -
06 Apr, 2010 -
3 min read
Save $64,000 on your home loan with ease
Having a mortgage is a massive long-term financial commitment. So if there was a way for you to pay it off sooner, wouldn’t you jump at the chance to find out how? Here are some tips to show you how easy it can be to own your home sooner and save potentially tens of thousands of dollars.
Laine Gordon -
29 Mar, 2010 -
3 min read
Home loan rates going up: What you can do to dodge the bullet
We all are aware of interest rates and the effect that their changes have on the economy and more importantly on our bank balances. But did you know that each month interest rates are constantly changing, and most of the time we are unaware of it even happening?
Laine Gordon -
29 Mar, 2010 -
3 min read
How to escape the renew' effect with your term deposit
Term deposits and what to be aware of when your investment reaches maturity. Most of us want to get more for our money, and term deposits are fast becoming a popular short-term option for investors to turn your cash into greater wealth.
Laine Gordon -
24 Mar, 2010 -
3 min read
Low doc, high cost: Be careful of low doc home loans
A growing number of Australians take up the option of self-employment each year, and for many, a ‘low doc’ loan offers the key to home ownership. Low doc home loans are pitched specifically at borrowers who can’t meet lenders’ traditional proof of income requirements.
Laine Gordon -
22 Mar, 2010 -
3 min read
No incentives, no worries, 2010 is ripe for home buyers
Find the upside to downward pressure on the home loan market. Despite rising interest rates and the drawback of government incentives, 2010 may be the perfect time to buy a home, according to some mortgage experts.
Laine Gordon -
22 Mar, 2010 -
3 min read
How much will you pay for home loan satisfaction?
In the wake of Australia’s economic recovery, major banks have reported record profits and market share growth. This has raised concerns about the direction of banking competition in the country
Laine Gordon -
15 Mar, 2010 -
3 min read
Need some money? Unlock the equity in your home
A line of credit or equity home loan is a short-term solution available to take help take the pressure off. It allows you to access funds as you need them, giving you the flexibility to pay for that new kitchen or bathroom
Laine Gordon -
15 Mar, 2010 -
3 min read
What options do first home buyers have?
Australians hoping to snap up their first home this year will have to tackle growing property prices, rising interest rates and the continuation of tight lending conditions, all without the help of the First Home Owners Boost.
Laine Gordon -
08 Mar, 2010 -
3 min read
Rising rates will cost households $3.34 billion in 2010
Like both sides of a coin, low unemployment levels and rising home prices are indicative of an economy making a comeback from the GFC but on the flip side Australian households are being hit hard with constant interest rates hikes.
Laine Gordon -
08 Mar, 2010 -
3 min read