Richard Whitten is a money editor at Finder, and has been covering home loans, property and personal finance for the last 6 years. He has written for Yahoo Finance, Money Magazine and Homely, and has appeared on television and radio shows nationwide. Richard’s expert commentary has been seen in the leading publications such as the Herald Sun, REA and news.com.au. Richard enjoys helping people understand the ins and outs of mortgages so they can make smarter property decisions. He also has a mortgage of his own. Before joining Finder, Richard trained as a high school teacher but found it easier to manage personal finances than a classroom full of kids. He studied education at the University of Sydney and holds a graduate certificate in communications from Deakin University. Richard als holds a Certificate IV in mortgage broking and finance (RG 206) and a Tier 1 Generic Knowledge certification (RG 146).
Expertise
Home loans
Property
Personal finance
Money-saving tips
Experience
Certificate IV in mortgage broking and finance, which meets the requirements of ASIC Regulatory Guide 206
Tier 1 Generic Knowledge certification (RG 146)
Finder Innovation Awards judge for lending innovation
Education
Bachelor of Education | University of Sydney | 2006-2009
Graduate Certificate of Communication | Deakin University | 2015
When you’re comparing home loans, it’s easy to get sidetracked by looking at the interest rate. But it’s important to know what exactly this rate means.
Richard Whitten26 September 2023
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