A finance and property journalist of more than 15 years, Sarah is the Senior Editor for Home Loans at Finder. She was previously the Managing Editor of Your Investment Property magazine, Australian Broker magazine, and Your Mortgage, a home loan comparison site. She has written for The Sydney Morning Herald, Canstar, Bupa, Mamamia, Kidspot, Jetstar, Tourism Australia, and she has ghostwritten or edited over 20 books. She has a wealth of experience around mortgages, managing money and investing in real estate, and is passionate about showing Australians how to make their money work harder. Sarah has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Griffith University.
Latest articles by Sarah Megginson
79 articles written by this author
House prices boom, but apartments “risky” – should you still buy one?
Two-thirds of economists think apartments are "risky", but what does this really mean?
Sarah Megginson
14 April 2021

First home buyer skips Sydney property for half-price regional home
With frenzied auctions and properties selling fast, first home buyers have to be proactive and resourceful to get on the property ladder.
Sarah Megginson
31 March 2021

How Australia Post is speeding up home loans
Getting a mortgage has long been a time-consuming process, but a new Australia Post partnership aims to help.
Sarah Megginson
25 March 2021

First home buyers aren’t screwed: Experts explain why
With property prices forecast to grow up to 20% by the end of 2021, it's hard not to feel disenchanted. Here's why you shouldn't panic.
Sarah Megginson
18 March 2021

86 400 Neat home loan – variable
This flexible variable rate home loan offer from a digital lender is suitable for both home buyers and investors.
Sarah Megginson
18 March 2021

Get the best home loan for you
DisclaimerWhat is the best home loan for you?David Smith, Chief Customer Officer of mortgage broking firm Aussie, says when you're deciding which home loan to get, it pays to keep in mind that every borrower is different."It's fair to say it's going to be one of the biggest decisions you'll ever make. It's one of […]

Westpac’s mega-low home loan: Will more Big Four banks follow?
Westpac launches a mega-low 1.79% home loan, just as the RBA might raise the cash rate. Why has Westpac cut rates now?
Sarah Megginson
11 March 2021

Think you don’t need income insurance? Consider this heart-wrenching story first
The right insurance can save you from a financial and emotional nightmare, as this heart-breaking and expensive situation highlights.
Sarah Megginson
5 March 2021

76% of bank’s customers ahead on home loans shows it’s easier than you think
Less than 12 months since borrowers rushed to put their mortgages on hold, some Aussies are paying more off their home loan than ever before
Sarah Megginson
3 March 2021

Low deposit home loans
Yes, it's possible to get a home loan with as little as a 5% deposit. Here's which lenders are more likely to lend you a 95% loan.
Sarah Megginson
26 February 2021
