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.

In the media

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Harrison's latest articles

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Athena revamps home loans in challenging period for mortgages

Athena has maintained its 'No loyalty tax' stance with existing customers on the same rate as new customers.

12 Mar 2023
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Got a big deposit or equity? CBA slashes variable rates on some home loans

Australia's largest bank has cut variable home loan rates for Wealth Package home loans by up to 203 basis points | Infochoice

08 Mar 2023
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Defence Bank has a sub-4% credit card rate

Defence Bank has a credit card offer with an introductory rate of 3.99% p.a. for six months.

03 Mar 2023
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CommBank, Macquarie increase term deposit rates, but have we reached the peak?

Can I say to people - have a good look around, get yourself a good, competitive rate.

03 Mar 2023
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Appetite for new home loans wanes yet refinancing remains elevated

02 Mar 2023
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Heritage and People's Choice members agree to merge

The combination of the two would create an entity worth nearly $27 billion, eclipsing Great Southern Bank as the largest customer-owned bank in Australia.

01 Mar 2023
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Which banks increased term deposit rates this week? 17 Feb

Community First and Judo are the new market leaders in the 12-month space with rates of 4.50% p.a. and 4.45% p.a. respectively.

17 Feb 2023
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BOQ lifts savings account rate but still no 5%

Bank of Queensland lifted its popular 'Future Saver' account rate to 4.90% p.a. - an increase of 15 basis points.

17 Feb 2023
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Regulator launches probe as to why deposit rates haven't kept up with home loans

The average gulf between online savings account and variable owner occupier rates has widened by 157 basis points since May.

15 Feb 2023
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When will we see a 5% savings account rate?

Great Southern Bank moved up interest rates by 60 to 70 basis points - well ahead of competitors and of the RBA cash rate increase.

14 Feb 2023
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What are the top savings account rates following the RBA decision?

Compare savings accounts over 4.00% p.a. from ING, Macquarie Bank, BOQ, ANZ Plus, RaboBank, and more.

08 Feb 2023
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Qantas launches variable-rate home loan

One hundred thousand Qantas points are also up for grabs every year with the home loan.

06 Feb 2023