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Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

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306 articles written by Mark Bristow

Home Loans

How high will rates go? Here's what experts think about the RBA cash rate

The Reserve Bank of Australia was forecast to make at least one cut to the cash rate this year. Here's when the experts predict it could happen.

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Mark Bristow -

30 Jan, 2025 -

5 min read

Home Loans

When will interest rates go down?

Find out when interest rates may fall in 2025, why they rose, and how to reduce your mortgage costs while waiting for potential RBA rate cuts.

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Mark Bristow -

30 Jan, 2025 -

5 min read

Car Loans

Can you get a car loan with a new job?

It is possible to get a car loan if you’ve just started a new job, though you may need to take some extra steps.

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Mark Bristow -

24 Jan, 2025 -

7 min read

Personal Loans

Can you transfer a personal loan to another bank? 

It is possible to effectively transfer a personal loan to another bank by refinancing your personal loan.

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Mark Bristow -

24 Jan, 2025 -

5 min read

Home Loans

What is the revert rate in a fixed rate home loan?

The revert rate is the interest rate that your mortgage will automatically switch over to once you reach the end of a fixed rate term.

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Mark Bristow -

22 Jan, 2025 -

6 min read

Car Loans

How to choose a right term for your car loan

The length of your car loan’s term will affect its cost, both in month-to-month repayments and the total interest you’ll be charged on your vehicle.

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Mark Bristow -

22 Jan, 2025 -

4 min read

Home Loans

What happens to a home loan when someone dies?

Learn what happens to a home loan when a borrower dies, who inherits the debt, and the options beneficiaries have for managing or repaying the mortgage.

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Mark Bristow -

17 Jan, 2025 -

4 min read

Home Loans

Five ways to make money from property in 2025

Here are some of the ways you could potentially make money from property this year, as well as some of the risks and challenges to watch out for in the current market.

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Mark Bristow -

17 Jan, 2025 -

7 min read

Home Loans

Getting a mortgage for an international property

Buying an overseas property could offer different opportunities and benefits to buying in Australia, but there are also risks and complications involved.

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Mark Bristow -

15 Jan, 2025 -

4 min read

Home Loans

Can you have two home loans on one property?

It is possible to have two loans on a commercial or residential property. But before you take out a second mortgage, be informed about the advantages and disadvantages.

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Mark Bristow -

15 Jan, 2025 -

4 min read