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.
1039 articles written by Mark Bristow
More Aussies swapping bank branches for mobile banking
When was the last time you went into a bank branch to make a transaction? The odds are much better that your last bank transaction was made on a mobile device, according to new research from Roy Morgan.
Mark Bristow -
03 Dec, 2018 -
4 min read
Stable growth forecast for 2019 property prices
Domain has forecast that the value of Australia’s home loans should grow at a modest pace in 2019 and 2020, though there are several potential risk factors that could influence these predictions.
Mark Bristow -
29 Nov, 2018 -
3 min read
Kogan Money Credit Card coming in 2019
Kogan Money is adding another financial string to its bow, announcing Kogan Money Credit Cards as part of a multi-year agreement with Citi.
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28 Nov, 2018 -
1 min read
Petrol adding to household cost burden
The cost of living is rising, and it�۪s not just because avocados are expensive: fuelling your car is getting pricier, too.
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26 Nov, 2018 -
2 min read
Australia's bad credit card habits
More than two thirds of Australian credit card holders indulge in multiple bad credit card habits, potentially putting their financial futures at risk.
Mark Bristow -
22 Nov, 2018 -
3 min read
Will your super amount cut it? Research says no
The compulsory level of superannuation may not be enough for when you retire, at least according to new research by Roy Morgan.
Mark Bristow -
20 Nov, 2018 -
3 min read
New home loan needs smaller deposit and no LMI
A new mortgage offer from Homeloans is letting Australian borrowers take out loans with a lower deposit without needing to pay lenders mortgage insurance (LMI).
Mark Bristow -
19 Nov, 2018 -
2 min read
AMP Bank changes fixed home loan rates
AMP Bank has joined other Australian lenders in adjusting its interest rates, slashing fixed rates on selected home loans, while raising others.
Mark Bristow -
16 Nov, 2018 -
1 min read
Bankwest cut mortgage rates for investors
Bankwest has cut investment mortgage rates across its fixed and variable home loans, including both principal and interest and interest only home loans.
Mark Bristow -
12 Nov, 2018 -
2 min read
Heritage Bank and Teachers Mutual adjust mortgage interest rates
More banks and lenders are adjusting their home loan interest rates, with rate rises and falls coming into effect this week.
Mark Bristow -
07 Nov, 2018 -
3 min read