About the author

Harrison is a Financial Analyst and Editor at InfoChoice. Prior to joining the InfoChoice Group in January 2020, he worked for some of Australia's largest comparison sites and media organisations.

With a keen interest in the economy, housing policy, and personal finance, Harrison strives to deliver and edit news and guides that are engaging, thought-provoking, and simple to read.

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Harrison's latest articles

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Increase Your Home Loan with a Top-Up

If you’ve got sizeable home equity, and need some extra cash, you might consider ‘topping up’ your home lo...

12 Apr 2024
Harrison Astbury

Can I switch my Home Loan to an Investment Loan?

A homeowner lives in their house for about seven years, on average, so it stands to reason that many will want to turn it into an investment before long.

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11 Apr 2024
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Home Loan Statistics Australia

Compare mortgage statistics such as average interest rates, average home loan sizes, first home buyer numbers and more.

10 Apr 2024
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Short term deposits bear fruit as banks push up rates

More banks are incentivising savers to choose a short-term product, with rates on some now north of 5% p.a. 

05 Apr 2024
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Home Loan Cashback Offers and Deals

While waning in popularity thanks to interest rate rises, there are still a number of lenders offering cashback offers and o...

04 Apr 2024
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Classic car loans & how to finance them

Vintage or classic cars often come with hefty sales prices or costly restoration bills. In this case, financing this purchas...

26 Mar 2024
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RBA holding steady clouds term deposit rate movement machine

The RBA's cash rate hold this week, and a refusal to kotow to calls to cut any time soon, has led to a wishy-washy period for term deposit movements.

22 Mar 2024
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History of RBA Cash Rate in Australia

The Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) cash rate target in-part determines interest rates on financial products.

19 Mar 2024
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Is the peak in mortgage interest rates behind us?

In a relatively quiet week for home loan rate movements, a couple of customer-owned banks slashed variable rates, potentially a sign of sunnier days ahead fo...

15 Mar 2024
Harrison Astbury

Tenant Selection Checklist: Finding the Perfect Fit for Landlords

If you want to become a property investor, one of the key ways to make money is through tenants - but how do you start? Here...

22 Feb 2024
Harrison Astbury

Bank Hardship Assistance: How to Claim Help

Have you unexpectedly hit some financial difficulties paying your bills and meeting your expenses? You might be in financial hardship and you could be eligib...

16 Feb 2024
Harrison Astbury

What are the penalties for breaking a term deposit early?

Term deposits are a secure and predictable investment vehicle as long as you don't close the account or withdraw funds early - but what are the penalties for...

12 Feb 2024