Kate Hughes

Kate Hughes

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Rate Money refuses to pass full rate rise

Rate Money refuses to pass full rate rise

BREAKING NEWS: After many lenders have been quick to pass the latest Reserve Bank of Australia‘s full 25bp rate hike onto their customers, Rate Money has announced it won’t be passing the rate rise on …

10 October 2022
Tips on starting up a new business

Tips on starting up a new business

In my experience, there are five costs to look out for. There are obvious costs to expect, such as your start-up capital and your wage bill if you decide to employ staff and their super.

10 September 2022
What a win for the Rate Money network

What a win for the Rate Money network

We are proud to announce that we have been recognised as the winner of the Mortgage Manager of the year award at the Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) National Excellence Awards 202 …

10 August 2022
New Key Hires for Rate Money

New Key Hires for Rate Money

Non-bank lender Rate Money has strengthened its management team with a new national sales and distribution manager to help support its growth.

2 June 2022
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