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Rebecca Pike

Rebecca Pike

Senior writer

Rebecca Pike is Finder's senior writer for money. She joined Finder after almost four years writing for business publications in the mortgage and finance industry, including three years as editor of Mortgage Professional Australia. In her role she led several roundtable discussions with heads of banks and finance institutions, as well as livestream interviews and webinars. Rebecca has presented awards at the Australian Mortgage Awards, as well as the Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia Excellence Awards, for which she was a judge. Rebecca regularly appears as a money expert on programs like Sunrise and Today, as well as across radio and newspapers. She also holds an ASIC-recognised Tier 1 Generic Knowledge certification.

Expertise

  • Home loans
  • Cost of living
  • Budgeting

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in English Language (with Politics);
  • Master of Arts in Multimedia Journalism;
  • National Council for the Training of Journalists certificate (UK);
  • National Qualification in Journalism certificate (UK).
  • Kaplan Professional Tier 1 Generic Knowledge – RG146 ASIC-recognised certification

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185 articles written by this author

How to get a home loan in Australia

Taking out a home loan can seem like a huge mountain to climb. But when you break it down into these 10 key steps, it becomes much easier.

Rebecca Pike 24 November 2023
How to get a home loan in Australia

OurMoneyMarket Personal Loan – Excellent Credit

A marketplace personal loan with personalised interest rates.

Rebecca Pike 20 November 2023
OurMoneyMarket Personal Loan – Excellent Credit

G&C Mutual Bank Essential Worker Home Loan

If you’re an essential worker looking for a home loan with all the trimmings, this solution from G&C Mutual Bank might be the one for you.

Rebecca Pike 10 November 2023
G&C Mutual Bank Essential Worker Home Loan

Melbourne Cup day rate rise sees another blow to homeowners

The RBA continues to tackle inflation after the September figure was higher than expected.

Rebecca Pike 7 November 2023
Melbourne Cup day rate rise sees another blow to homeowners

Refinancing savings are plunging as rates rise – here’s how to stay ahead

Finder's Housing Market Report shows mortgage stress is key reason borrowers are refinancing, but savings are getting smaller and confidence is low.

Rebecca Pike 12 October 2023
Refinancing savings are plunging as rates rise – here’s how to stay ahead

Save $938 on your home loan | Dollar Saver tip #51

Dodge unnecessary fees on your home loan and you could save hundreds.

Rebecca Pike 4 October 2023
Save $938 on your home loan | Dollar Saver tip #51

RBA holds but 42% of experts say another rate rise is coming soon

Every economist that Finder surveyed ahead of the cash rate decision predicted the board would hold the cash rate at 4.10% for the 4th month in a row.

Rebecca Pike 3 October 2023
RBA holds but 42% of experts say another rate rise is coming soon

Sucasa home loan

Get on to the property market faster with a home loan from Sucasa. You only need a 5% deposit even without paying LMI.

Rebecca Pike 12 September 2023
Sucasa home loan

Sucasa home loans

Borrow up to 95% LVR without paying lenders mortgage insurance (LMI) and pay no application fee or ongoing fees with a Sucasa home loan.

Rebecca Pike 6 September 2023
Sucasa home loans

Lowe leaves on a hold: but are there more rate rises to come?

The RBA has announced a cash rate hold for the third month in a row, as inflation continues to fall faster than expected. But has the cash rate peaked or are there more rate rises to come?

Rebecca Pike 5 September 2023
Lowe leaves on a hold: but are there more rate rises to come?
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