Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Mark Bristow is RateCity's Home & Personal Finances Editor, and an experienced analyst, researcher, and producer. While primarily focused on Australian mortgage and home loan expertise, he has experience across energy, home and travel insurances. Mark has been a journalist and writer in the financial space for over ten years, previously researching and writing commercial real estate at CoreLogic. In the years since, Mark has worked for the Winning Group, Expedia, and has seen articles published at Lifehacker and Business Insider.
1013 articles written by Mark Bristow
What is a buyer's agent?
A buyer’s agent can be your eyes and ears on the ground when comparing properties, and your representative when making a purchase via auction or private treaty.
Mark Bristow -
22 Oct, 2024 -
5 min read
Can a bank revoke a mortgage?
While it’s uncommon, it is possible for banks and mortgage lenders to revoke your home loan before you settle on a new property purchase.
Mark Bristow -
16 Oct, 2024 -
4 min read
Can you be your own mortgage broker?
Any Australian who thoroughly researches the home loan market and carefully compares mortgage offers could effectively serve as their own mortgage broker.
Mark Bristow -
15 Oct, 2024 -
5 min read
Can you use shares as equity for a home loan?
Your equity investments cannot be treated as security but could strengthen your case when applying for a home loan.
Mark Bristow -
14 Oct, 2024 -
3 min read
When do you start paying off your mortgage?
Once your mortgage is in place, you need to make repayments every month. When should you start repaying your mortgage?
Mark Bristow -
14 Oct, 2024 -
3 min read
When will interest rates go down?
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?
Mark Bristow -
20 Sep, 2024 -
6 min read
How high will rates go? Here's what experts think about the RBA cash rate
The Reserve Bank of Australia is forecast to make at least one cut to the cash rate this year. Here's when the experts predict it could happen.
Mark Bristow -
20 Sep, 2024 -
5 min read
What to expect from the RBA meeting in September 2024
Economists from some of Australia’s biggest banks are forecasting a rate cut is coming, though it may be later rather than sooner.
Mark Bristow -
20 Sep, 2024 -
5 min read
Gender super gap remains a problem - what you can do about it
A significant super gap still exists between Australian men and women. But there are also options that may be able to help some Australians take control of their superannuation.
Mark Bristow -
19 Sep, 2024 -
3 min read
The pros and cons of paying off your mortgage early vs buying an investment property
Paying off your mortgage early lets you own your home sooner and save money on interest charges. But could investing in a rental property be a better choice when it comes to wealth creation?
Mark Bristow -
10 Sep, 2024 -
6 min read