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
Biggest Qantas frequent flyer points at credit card sign up in July 2024
Are flights and travel back on your agenda this year? A trip to Europe or the USA calling your name? You may be able to get bonus reward points to redeem for travel by signing up for credit card deals.
Mark Bristow -
10 Jul, 2024 -
4 min read
Some of the top-rated personal loans in July 2024
If the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) considers hiking the cash rate before the end of the year, how could your personal loans be affected? When your personal financial situation is changing, it’s important to carefully compare personal loans to choose an option that better matches your needs.
Mark Bristow -
09 Jul, 2024 -
3 min read
Glimmer of hope: credit card debt drops for first time in six months + credit card interest rates hit a new record high
Australia’s total credit card debt attracting interest charges has dropped for the first time in six months, as households finally start to reign in their burgeoning credit card debts.
Mark Bristow -
08 Jul, 2024 -
4 min read
Average new loan size hits record high despite rate hikes
The size of the average new owner-occupier mortgage in Australia has hit a record high, as borrowers sign up to bigger debts than ever before.
Mark Bristow -
08 Jul, 2024 -
5 min read
What could a rate hike mean for your savings? Some of the top-rated savings accounts for July 2024
Reports indicate that inflation may be sticking around for longer than the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) would prefer. This means there’s a chance the central bank could raise the national cash rate again before the year is out, which could have a knock-on effect on your savings.
Mark Bristow -
08 Jul, 2024 -
3 min read
Cashback home loan deals in July 2024
Australians looking for a cashback deal may be running out of options, with the number of lenders offering these deals dropping to single digits. Compare the available options that suits you best.
Mark Bristow -
05 Jul, 2024 -
4 min read
Which banks hold the most of Australia’s money? Some of the top-rated term deposits in July 2024
Australians are reportedly depositing more of their money into banks. With this money guaranteed by the Australian government, you can worry less about which banks can keep your money safe, and more on which banks can offer you a better deal on a term deposit.
Mark Bristow -
05 Jul, 2024 -
3 min read
Credit cards offering the biggest sign-up rewards point bonuses in July 2024
Signing up for a new credit card may be able to net you a six-figure points bonus, to be redeemed for retail discounts and other exclusive deals. But points hackers must beware that you’ll need to fulfil the card’s terms and conditions to qualify for these bonus points, such as making a minimum spend within the introductory period.
Mark Bristow -
05 Jul, 2024 -
3 min read
Car sales have new mid-year record - Some of the top-rated car loans in July 2024
The first six months of 2024 have recorded a record number of new vehicle sales, with an increasing number of these being for electric vehicles.
Mark Bristow -
04 Jul, 2024 -
3 min read
Some of the top-rated home loans in July 2024
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept the national cash rate on hold at its June 2024 meeting, meaning most home loan interest rates are likely to also stay on hold for the time being. But with recent inflation data coming in higher than expected, there are risks that Australian homeowners may not receive rate relief until next year, and may even need to brace for a potential rate hike.
Mark Bristow -
01 Jul, 2024 -
3 min read