About the author
Bernadette is a journalist with years of experience covering topics in macroeconomics, real estate, and lifestyle beats for notable print media organisations. She joined the InfoChoice Group in 2024, bringing her passion for writing stories that help Australians make better decisions about money.
Bernadette's latest articles
NAB's lower variable home loan rates reflect pricing strategy revamp
National Australia Bank (NAB) has dropped the advertised rates on its discounted variable home loan to better reflect the actual rates borrowers pay.
New term deposit market leader emerges in a quiet week of rate movements
A new top rate emerging for six-month term deposits livened up a relatively quiet week for TD rate changes. ...
Rent prices across capital cities hit fresh highs
Good news for investors, bad news for renters: Australia’s nationwide house and unit rental prices soared to new record highs as vacancy rates remain a...
Inflation, cash rate woes lead to prolonged consumer pessimism
Australian consumers are becoming more and more pessimistic as they grapple with persistent cost-of-living pressures and high interest rates.
Banks, customer-owned institutions adjust home loan rates
The first week of April welcomed more home loans breaching the 5% rate level.
Australia’s housing shortage worsens as building approvals dip 1.9%
Building approvals continued to disappoint as fresh data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) revealed ne...
Another month, more home price growth: Values hit new record of $772k
Despite rate hikes and cost-of-living pressures, Australia’s property market maintained its steady climb with a 1.6% rise in prices in the first quarte...
Term deposit rates yo-yo in shadow of RBA’s neutral stance; new market leaders emerge
Despite the broadly expected RBA rate cuts in the mid-year, two banks have chosen to increase their offered rates o...
Australia’s inflation rate unswayed by the ‘Taylor Swift effect’
Australia’s inflation rate remains unchanged for the third consecutive month, fuelling hopes the RBA would fi...
Concerns over rate hikes dampen consumer confidence
Sentiment among Australian consumers declined following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) less-than-reass...
Home Loan Fees and Charges
It's easy to be absorbed in the excitement of finally having the funds to purchase your home that you might overlook the fac...
Pre-approval Home Loan Requirements and Documents
Getting pre-approved for a loan gives you a head start in your homebuying journey. You just need to meet a couple of require...
