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. Mark has also completed RG 146 (Tier 1), making him compliant to provide general advice for general insurance products like car, home, travel and health insurance, as well as giving him knowledge of investment options such as shares, derivatives, futures, managed investments, currencies and commodities.
306 articles written by Mark Bristow

Will paying off a personal loan increase my credit score?
Will paying off your personal loan give your credit score a boost? Or could it have the opposite effect?

Mark Bristow -
14 Feb, 2025 -
5 min read

When I apply for a personal loan, will the lender contact my employer?
When applying for a personal loan, you’ll need to have gathered all your personal documentation and ensured you’re meeting the loan’s eligibility requirements.

Mark Bristow -
14 Feb, 2025 -
4 min read

Can you get a car loan with a new job?
It is possible to get a car loan if you’ve just started a new job, though you may need to take some extra steps.

Mark Bristow -
24 Jan, 2025 -
7 min read

Can you transfer a personal loan to another bank?
It is possible to effectively transfer a personal loan to another bank by refinancing your personal loan.

Mark Bristow -
24 Jan, 2025 -
5 min read

What is the revert rate in a fixed rate home loan?
The revert rate is the interest rate that your mortgage will automatically switch over to once you reach the end of a fixed rate term.

Mark Bristow -
22 Jan, 2025 -
6 min read

How to choose a right term for your car loan
The length of your car loan’s term will affect its cost, both in month-to-month repayments and the total interest you’ll be charged on your vehicle.

Mark Bristow -
22 Jan, 2025 -
4 min read

What happens to a home loan when someone dies?
Learn what happens to a home loan when a borrower dies, who inherits the debt, and the options beneficiaries have for managing or repaying the mortgage.

Mark Bristow -
17 Jan, 2025 -
4 min read

Five ways to make money from property in 2025
Here are some of the ways you could potentially make money from property this year, as well as some of the risks and challenges to watch out for in the current market.

Mark Bristow -
17 Jan, 2025 -
7 min read

Getting a mortgage for an international property
Buying an overseas property could offer different opportunities and benefits to buying in Australia, but there are also risks and complications involved.

Mark Bristow -
15 Jan, 2025 -
4 min read

Can you have two home loans on one property?
It is possible to have two loans on a commercial or residential property. But before you take out a second mortgage, be informed about the advantages and disadvantages.

Mark Bristow -
15 Jan, 2025 -
4 min read