Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
Eden Radford is the External Comms Lead for RateCity, bringing almost a decade of experience across the finance services and technology sectors. In prior years, Eden has worked with Lendi, Aussie, Xero, Qualcomm, Accenture, and Dyson, among others, while being a pillar of expertise for government clients and contracts, as well. Eden has a passion for improving financial literacy, data storytelling and helping people better understand the decisions they can make about their own finances.
117 articles written by Eden Radford
Bendigo Bank launches fast pre-approvals for BEN Express Home Loans
Bendigo Bank has just announced their digital home loan, BEN Express, now offers pre-approvals. The feature, which was delivered in partnership with Tiimely, could see some house hunters receive pre-approval within minutes.
Eden Radford -
25 Mar, 2024 -
3 min read
What is the lipstick effect?
Do you know that lipstick sales are considered a way to know if we’re in a recession? It’s called the lipstick effect, or the lipstick index, and it’s regarded by some as a helpful way to understand how consumers are responding to an economic downturn.
Eden Radford -
25 Mar, 2024 -
4 min read
Cash rate on hold: how to keep your budget in the black until rate cuts eventuate
The RBA has kept the cash rate on hold for the third consecutive meeting, as Australia’s monetary policy settings work to rein in inflation.
Eden Radford -
19 Mar, 2024 -
5 min read
Who can access my credit report?
In Australia, only a very specific list of businesses and lenders can access your credit report - and they must only do so for specific reasons.
Eden Radford -
15 Mar, 2024 -
2 min read
A tale of two cities: offset balances hit a new record high as arrears climb
The latest APRA data shows money in offset accounts hitting a record high, while mortgage arrears continue to climb.
Eden Radford -
13 Mar, 2024 -
5 min read
Refinancing and new lending continues to slide
The home loan market cooled in the month of January, with the value of new and refinanced home loans dropping for the second consecutive month.
Eden Radford -
07 Mar, 2024 -
4 min read
New year = more debt for Australian credit card holders
Household credit card debt rose by more than a quarter of a billion dollars in the month of January as shoppers struggled to clear their debts following a bumper spendathon in November.
Eden Radford -
07 Mar, 2024 -
4 min read
Offset accounts, the great hack?
Australians love a good life hack and offset accounts are no exception, but as with all good hacks, it’s worth double checking the details to make sure there's no catch.
Eden Radford -
06 Mar, 2024 -
4 min read
When Will Interest Rates Go Down? (Australia 2024) - RateCity
The Reserve Bank of Australia has hiked the cash rate multiple times since May 2022, resulting in home loan rates rising across the country. Millions of Australian homeowners are likely asking themselves: when will interest rates fall again?
Eden Radford -
02 Mar, 2024 -
6 min read
RBA to hold steady as inflation does the same - what borrowers can do to get a rate cut ahead of time
The latest monthly CPI indicator released today is further evidence the RBA will keep the cash rate on hold at 4.35 per cent, but borrowers are encouraged to break the holding pattern themselves.
Eden Radford -
28 Feb, 2024 -
3 min read