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CUA challenges bigger banks after record results
by Nick Bendel • 10 Sep 2014
The credit union reported $2.2 billion of new loan settlements for the 12 months to 30 June 2014, which was 16.7 per... READ MORE
Responsible lending: where is the legal line?
by Paul O’Shea • 10 Sep 2014
The credit assistance provider must have regard to the consumer’s purpose and whether their financial circumstances... READ MORE
Lender specials could save clients ‘thousands of dollars’
by Staff Reporter • 9 Sep 2014
The non-bank lender has removed loan protection fees for prime loans up to 85 per cent LVR.
This offer applies to... READ MORE
John Symond tells inquiry: CBA bias would be irrational
by Nick Bendel • 8 Sep 2014
Executive chairman John Symond told the federal government’s Financial System Inquiry that lending statistics prove... READ MORE
Teachers Mutual Bank cuts rates by 16 points
by Staff Reporter • 8 Sep 2014
The two-year rate has been reduced from 4.67 to 4.58 per cent.
The three-year rate has fallen from 4.82 to 4.66 per... READ MORE
Internal Australian migration affecting house prices: RP Data
by Nick Bendel • 8 Sep 2014
Statistics released last week showed that while prices in Sydney and Melbourne have jumped about 50 per cent since... READ MORE
Allianz wins national insurance award
by Staff Reporter • 8 Sep 2014
Allianz was named the Large General Insurance Company of the Year at the Australian Insurance Industry Awards.
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Pepper plans acquisition, offers clients $1,000 cashback
by Nick Bendel • 5 Sep 2014
The non-bank lender has just added its 1,000th staff member after having a headcount of only 80 in January 2011, said... READ MORE
Australian Broking Awards 2014: highlights
by Reporter • 4 Sep 2014
Reserve Bank leaves cash rate at 2.5pc
by Nick Bendel • 2 Sep 2014
All 25 economists surveyed by comparison website finder.com.au had forecast that rates would remain on hold.
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Lenders offer no-LMI loans up to 85pc LVR
by Staff Reporter • 2 Sep 2014
The sister brands are offering the new terms to residential borrowers in Sydney and Melbourne and in other mainland... READ MORE
MFAA and smaller banks take aim at big four
by Nick Bendel • 1 Sep 2014
The MFAA told the Financial System Inquiry that it disagreed with the claim made in the inquiry’s interim report... READ MORE
Teachers Mutual Bank targets Tasmania
by Nick Bendel • 1 Sep 2014
Mark Middleton, national manager of third-party distribution, said Teachers Mutual is currently accredited with seven... READ MORE
Credit fraud responsibility ‘ultimately falls with the lender’
by Nick Bendel • 29 Aug 2014
Veda reported earlier this week that there has been a 52 per cent jump in suspicious credit applications in the past... READ MORE
AMP Bank increases commissions by 20 points
by Nick Bendel • 29 Aug 2014
Standard upfront commission rates will be increased by 20 basis points for all new loan applications, including... READ MORE

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