Home Loans
Whether you're eyeing a reno or consolidating debt, here's what you need to know about home equity loans (without the financial fluff).
Rebecca Pike is Finder’s money editor, with over 7 years of experience in mortgages and personal finance. A frequent TV and radio commentator, she frequently appears on Sunrise and 7News, Today and 9News, as well as Sky News, Channel 10 and across radio and print.
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.
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Whether you're eyeing a reno or consolidating debt, here's what you need to know about home equity loans (without the financial fluff).
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