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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Is the tough mortgage market worth crowing about, or are we returning to 'normal'?

The RBA's 'higher for longer' cash rate mantra has led to many borrowers feeling the pain, as indicated in APRA's latest banking statistics.

13 Jun 2024
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Bank First, MyState, and IMB alter home loan rates

With the RBA monetary policy board meeting looming large on 18 June, and conflicting economic data swirling around, this week was a quiet one in terms of mor...

07 Jun 2024
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Which banks changed term deposit rates this week?

This week was a pretty quiet one as far as term deposit movements go, but while the quantity may not have been present, the quality was.

31 May 2024
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Is there any end in sight to the dwelling building and construction woes?

Two recent ABS data releases - construction work done, and building approvals - point to the industry falling into a further malaise.

30 May 2024
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What car loans are available for temporary residents?

Temporary residents in Australia often face challenges when seeking financial services, including car loans, however there a...

28 May 2024
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Which banks and lenders changed home loan rates this week?

In a fairly subdued week for rate movements, it was Bank of Queensland and other challenger banks leading the charge on altering new mortgage interest rates....

24 May 2024
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Selling Your Tenanted Property in Australia

Selling a property that is currently tenanted can be a complex process, but with careful planning and respect for tenant rights, it can be managed smoothly.<...

24 May 2024
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A Guide to Investing in Property

‘As safe as houses’ as the old saying goes. Find out the benefits & risks of property investment in Australi...

09 May 2024
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Combining Car Loan with Mortgage

You might have looked at your mortgage rate and seen it’s much lower than your car loan rate, so why not roll it into your mortgage? Here’s what ...

03 May 2024
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Which banks offer 5% savings accounts?

Savers are enjoying interest rates not seen for more than 10 years, with around 30 individual banks offering savings accounts of 5% p.a. or greater.

03 May 2024
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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
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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