About the author
Gerv Tacadena started his career as a science and technology reporter working in a busy newsroom. Prior to joining the Infochoice Group in 2021, Gerv was a journalist for some notable business news sites and magazines, particularly in Singapore, Canada and Hong Kong. He also writes for other mastheads in the Group, including Your Mortgage, and Your Investment Property Mag.
Gerv's latest articles
Find out the latest term deposit rate movers this week, 14 July
Several term deposit providers, including ANZ, rolled out increases in their rates for regular and business term deposits.
ANZ holds firm on stress test amid changes from other majors
ANZ currently has no plans to ease its stress test even if all other majors have already rolled out changes to help refinancers.
Which lenders are increasing their variable rates despite the July RBA hold?
Despite the pause in rate hikes, some lenders are starting to make out-of-cycle increases in variable rates this month.
Capital cities mark longest stretch of rental growth
The property market conditions continue to be favourable to existing investors as rents reach historic highs.
Competition continues to heat up in term deposits despite RBA hold
Competition remains exciting among term deposit providers, with Firstmac and Judo Bank reasserting themselves as the leader in terms of offering the highest ...
RBA leaves cash rate untouched in July
The Reserve Bank of Australia holds the cash rate as it finds the June economic data not definitive enough to warrant an increase.
Mortgage borrowers continue to switch lenders at near-record levels
The value of new loans and refinancing commitments for housing rose in May, with the latter even reaching a new high in the owner-occupier sector.
Time to lock-in a term deposit? Interest rates could be near the peak
Over the past week, providers like Firstmac and Judo Bank unveiled the industry’s highest rate for 12-month term deposits.
How long did it take for property prices to double?
Australian home prices took more than 15 years to double based on the current median for May 2023.
CommBank defies other majors' expectations, says RBA will hold in July
CommBank is expecting the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to leave the cash rate on hold in July before making one final hike in August.
July rate hike still possible despite drop in inflation
While the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May 2023 showed a significant deceleration, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) might still push through with a rate...
Are car loan rates being impacted the same way as home loan rates?
The upwards trajectory of cash rate appears to be affecting mortgages more than personal loans, particularly car loans. But is this really the case in the cu...
