Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Mark Bristow is RateCity's Home & Personal Finances Editor, and an experienced analyst, researcher, and producer. While primarily focused on Australian mortgage and home loan expertise, he has experience across energy, home and travel insurances. Mark has been a journalist and writer in the financial space for over ten years, previously researching and writing commercial real estate at CoreLogic. In the years since, Mark has worked for the Winning Group, Expedia, and has seen articles published at Lifehacker and Business Insider. Mark has also completed RG 146 (Tier 1), making him compliant to provide general advice for general insurance products like car, home, travel and health insurance, as well as giving him knowledge of investment options such as shares, derivatives, futures, managed investments, currencies and commodities.
1050 articles written by Mark Bristow
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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22 Jan, 2025 -
6 min read
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.
Mark Bristow -
22 Jan, 2025 -
4 min read
What is a line of credit?
A line of credit may offer an alternative to borrowers looking to get cash without some of the traditional restrictions of a personal loan.
Mark Bristow -
20 Jan, 2025 -
7 min read
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.
Mark Bristow -
17 Jan, 2025 -
4 min read
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.
Mark Bristow -
17 Jan, 2025 -
7 min read
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.
Mark Bristow -
15 Jan, 2025 -
4 min read
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.
Mark Bristow -
15 Jan, 2025 -
4 min read
How to get a car loan and increase your chances of being approved
Applying for a car loan can sometimes be more overwhelming than buying the car itself, with all the research and paperwork involved. And even once you’re ready to apply for a car loan, there’s no guarantee that your application for car finance will be approved.
Mark Bristow -
15 Jan, 2025 -
9 min read
What happens if you trade in a financed car?
Trading in a financed car is possible, but you may need the car loan lender’s permission before taking any action.
Mark Bristow -
08 Jan, 2025 -
6 min read
What do mortgage lenders look for in bank statements?
It’s a good idea to know what lenders are actually looking for when they go over your bank statements as part of a home loan application.
Mark Bristow -
08 Jan, 2025 -
8 min read