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Rebecca Pike

Rebecca Pike

Senior Money Writer

Rebecca Pike is Finder’s senior money writer, specialising in mortgages and personal finance. With over 10 years of journalism experience, Rebecca has been a regular presence on TV and radio, including appearances on Sunrise, A Current Affair, Today, 9News, 7News and Sky News. She is also a sought-after commentator for print and online publications, including Yahoo Finance, Really Simple Money, The Latch and The Insiders, offering expert advice on home loans and personal finance.

Before joining Finder, she spent three years as the Editor of Mortgage Professional Australia (MPA), where she led insightful roundtable discussions with industry leaders, moderated webinars and provided in-depth analysis on key financial trends. She has also been involved in key industry events, including her role as a judge at the Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia Excellence Awards and her work presenting at the Australian Mortgage Awards. Rebecca has a Master’s degree in Journalism from the University of Kent, a Bachelor’s degree in English, as well as ASIC-recognised certifications in Tier 1 Generic Knowledge and Tier 2 General Advice Deposit Products, ensuring that her advice is always based on up-to-date and trusted industry standards.

If you’re interested in a media interview with Rebecca, please reach out to our PR team at aupr@finder.com.

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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Latest articles by Rebecca Pike

207 articles written by this author

Woolworths Team Bank home loan

Exclusive home loan rates are available for Woolworths staff and their family members through Woolworths Team Bank. Borrowers can benefit from no annual or monthly fees, too.

Rebecca Pike 5 February 2025
Woolworths Team Bank home loan

Novated leasing for Teslas

Drive away with a Tesla model through novated leasing and enjoy the tax benefits. Electric vehicles are exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax and have a higher luxury tax threshold.

Rebecca Pike 30 January 2025
Novated leasing for Teslas

Electric vehicle novated leasing

If you're in the market for an electric vehicle but you're not sure you can manage the costs, a novated lease through your employer might be a good option for you.

Rebecca Pike 24 January 2025
Electric vehicle novated leasing

January’s top cashback home loans: Save $$$ with ANZ, ME Bank + more

Whether you're buying a new home or you're refinancing your existing home loan, you might be able to take advantage of a cashback offer.

Rebecca Pike 15 January 2025
January’s top cashback home loans: Save $$$ with ANZ, ME Bank + more

Starting the year off… weak: How the Aussie dollar crash could affect you

The Australian Dollar is performing poorly against currencies like the US dollar and British pound. That could spell bad news for those who are travelling or are waiting for interest rates to drop.

Rebecca Pike 7 January 2025
Starting the year off… weak: How the Aussie dollar crash could affect you

Great Southern Bank Business+ Vehicle Loan

Borrow up to $250,000 to buy your business a new or second-hand vehicle up to 5 years old from a dealership.

Rebecca Pike 30 December 2024
Great Southern Bank Business+ Vehicle Loan

Australian Mutual Bank Car Loan

Borrow up to 100% of the purchase price up to $100k and access a free redraw feature for any extra repayments you make.

Rebecca Pike 12 December 2024
Australian Mutual Bank Car Loan

RBA hold: No rate cut under the tree this Christmas

The RBA has ended the year by sticking to its guns and keeping the cash rate on hold, despite headline inflation reaching target.

Rebecca Pike 10 December 2024
RBA hold: No rate cut under the tree this Christmas

OurMoneyMarket Home Improvement Loan

Work towards the house of your dreams with a home improvement loan of up to $100,000 from OurMoneyMarket.

Rebecca Pike 9 December 2024
OurMoneyMarket Home Improvement Loan

OurMoneyMarket personal loans

OurMoneyMarket offers personal loan solutions for whatever your need. Whether you want to buy a new car, pay for your wedding or renovate your home, you can choose between secured and unsecured loan options.

Rebecca Pike 29 October 2024
OurMoneyMarket personal loans
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