Home Authors Rebecca Pike
Rebecca Pike

Rebecca Pike

Senior Money Writer

Rebecca Pike is Finder’s senior money writer, specialising in mortgages and personal finance. With over 10 years of journalism experience, Rebecca has been a regular presence on TV and radio, including appearances on Sunrise, A Current Affair, Today, 9News, 7News and Sky News. She is also a sought-after commentator for print and online publications, including Yahoo Finance, Really Simple Money, The Latch and The Insiders, offering expert advice on home loans and personal finance.

Before joining Finder, she spent three years as the Editor of Mortgage Professional Australia (MPA), where she led insightful roundtable discussions with industry leaders, moderated webinars and provided in-depth analysis on key financial trends. She has also been involved in key industry events, including her role as a judge at the Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia Excellence Awards and her work presenting at the Australian Mortgage Awards. Rebecca has a Master’s degree in Journalism from the University of Kent, a Bachelor’s degree in English, as well as ASIC-recognised certifications in Tier 1 Generic Knowledge and Tier 2 General Advice Deposit Products, ensuring that her advice is always based on up-to-date and trusted industry standards.

If you’re interested in a media interview with Rebecca, please reach out to our PR team at aupr@finder.com.

Expertise

  • Home loans
  • Cost of living
  • Budgeting

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in English Language (with Politics);
  • Master of Arts in Multimedia Journalism;
  • National Council for the Training of Journalists certificate (UK);
  • National Qualification in Journalism certificate (UK).
  • Kaplan Professional Tier 1 Generic Knowledge – RG146 ASIC-recognised certification

Featured publications

Featured videos

Video thumbnail
Video thumbnail
Video thumbnail

Latest articles by Rebecca Pike

234 articles written by this author

How Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) applies to novated leases

Find out when your company needs to pay Fringe Benefits Tax if your employees are novated leasing.

Rebecca Pike 5 June 2025
How Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) applies to novated leases

SWS Bank 5-year variable Car Loan Review

We break down the key features, costs, and who the SWS Bank Car Loan is best suited for. Compare it against your options.

Rebecca Pike 22 May 2025
SWS Bank 5-year variable Car Loan Review

SWS Bank Car Loans Review

Discover how SWS Bank's fixed-rate car loans compare, including key details on fees, eligibility and who they suit.

Rebecca Pike 20 May 2025
SWS Bank Car Loans Review

Sweet relief: RBA cuts the cash rate to lowest in 2 years

Home loan borrowers and first home buyers will be breathing a sigh of relief after the RBA announced a cut to the cash rate for the second time this year.

Rebecca Pike 20 May 2025
Sweet relief: RBA cuts the cash rate to lowest in 2 years

All eyes on the RBA cash rate as hopes run high

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will meet on Tuesday 20 May to decide the cash rate. Most experts predict there will be a cut and some even think there will be a large 0.50% cut.

Rebecca Pike 16 May 2025
All eyes on the RBA cash rate as hopes run high

Offset accounts: The great home loan scam or a financial gamechanger?

Offset accounts can save you money and help you pay your home loan down faster, but you have to bank with your provider: is it worth being upset about?

Rebecca Pike 9 May 2025
Offset accounts: The great home loan scam or a financial gamechanger?

NAB predicts 0.50% rate cut: but will it happen?

Major bank NAB has doubled down on its prediction for a 0.50% rate cut in May.

Rebecca Pike 6 May 2025
NAB predicts 0.50% rate cut: but will it happen?

Mortgageport Home Loans

Mortgageport is a non-bank lender and mortgage manager, offering tailored home loan solutions for residents and non-residents.

Rebecca Pike 1 May 2025
Mortgageport Home Loans

WLTH home loans

For every home loan WLTH settles, it helps clean up 50sqm of beaches and coastline. It offers products for buyers, refinancers and investors.

Rebecca Pike 1 May 2025
WLTH home loans

Owner-occupier home loans rates from 5.19%

Need an owner-occupier home loan? Compare rates, understand home owner tax rules and more.

Rebecca Pike 16 April 2025
Owner-occupier home loans rates from 5.19%
Go to site
Compare your car loan options in seconds