Kate Hughes

Kate Hughes

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Variable vs Fixed Rate Home Loan

Variable vs Fixed Rate Home Loan

It’s finally happened. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has raised the official cash rate for the first time in more than a decade in response to Australia’s rising inflation rate.

1 June 2022
The Rise and Rise of Rate Money

The Rise and Rise of Rate Money

Rate Money CEO Ryan Gair explains what’s driven the dramatic growth of the lender since its launch in 2019. After settling well over $2bn in loans over the past 18 months, it’s fair to say that Rate M …

17 March 2022
Branches now averaging $9m/mth

Branches now averaging $9m/mth

The remarkable rise of Rate Money is showing no signs of slowing down. Each branch is now settling an average of $9m monthly, with new branches continuing to open nationwide. This is a remarkable resu …

22 February 2022
We Review the Year that was 2021

We Review the Year that was 2021

The shadow of the pandemic has loomed over the Australian economy for a second year. Australian Broker talks to 12 financial services industry leaders, who reflect on the challenges and achievements o …

21 December 2021
Rate Money passes the $1bn mark

Rate Money passes the $1bn mark

Rate Money has announced it has passed the symbolic $1 billion mark for settled loans. The specialist lender, which predominantly lends to self-employed Australians, was delighted to announce the mile …

21 September 2021
The Self-Employed feel right at home

The Self-Employed feel right at home

Self-employed specialist and mortgage manager Rate Money has undergone huge growth, despite only setting up in July 2019. Rate Money was founded in response to the lack of options for self-employed bo …

21 May 2021