Richard Whitten

Richard Whitten

Senior Money Editor

Richard Whitten is Finder’s Senior Money Editor, with over eight years of experience covering home loans, credit cards and personal finance. He has written for leading finance publications like Yahoo Finance, Money Magazine and Homely, and his expert insights are frequently featured in top media outlets such as the Herald Sun, REA, and news.com.au. He also provides expert commentary on television and radio shows nationwide, helping Australians navigate the complexities of mortgages and property ownership.
Richard has a Graduate Certificate in Communications from Deakin University and a Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Sydney. He is also fully certified in mortgage broking and finance, holding a Certificate IV in Mortgage Broking (RG 206), as well as Tier 1 Generic Knowledge certification and Tier 2 General Advice Deposit Products RG 146 certifications, which comply with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) standards for finance professionals. As a homeowner, he also has firsthand experience of the ins and outs of the mortgage process.
If you’re interested in a media interview with Richard, please reach out to our PR team at aupr@finder.com.

Expertise

  • Home loans
  • Credit cards
  • Personal finance
  • Money-saving tips

Experience

  • Certificate IV in mortgage broking and finance (RG 206)
  • Tier 1 Generic Knowledge certification (RG 146)
  • Tier 2 General Advice Deposit Products 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

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