Great Southern Bank achieves carbon neutral status
Great Southern Bank, formerly CUA, recently announced it has reached carbon neutral status following independent certification of its 7,500 tonne carbon offsetting program.
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Home loan comparison starts with talking property at the barbie
One thing that’s gone missing from our average week is small talk at the barbecue.
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How to team up to buy property with your friends
With housing prices skyrocketing in all the capital cities in Australia, it’s safe to assume that buying a house by yourself won’t happen. So maybe you could start by daydreaming about teaming up with your friends.
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ANZ is waiving lenders mortgage insurance for specific professions
ANZ has become the latest lender to offer a lender's mortgage insurance (LMI) exemption to eligible home loan borrowers, with doctors, accountants and lawyers among a list of professionals who could benefit from the waiver.
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Heritage Bank and People’s Choice Credit Union eyeing merger
A major move is in the works in the customer-owned banking scene as Toowoomba-based Heritage Bank and Adelaide-based People’s Choice Credit Union are currently looking to join forces.
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86 400 makes buying or refinancing a property easier for Aussies
86 400 has introduced a new 85% LVR tier for its home loans and removed Lender Mortgage Insurance (LMI) payments for customers with a 15% deposit or equity.
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Digital disruption paves the way for Nano’s $100m home loan milestone
Digital mortgage lender Nano has announced that it has hit the $100 million mark of unconditionally approved loans - a milestone that comes just over a month since the lender hit the market.
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Newcastle Permanent and Greater Bank join forces and broaden reach
Today two Hunter-based major regional banks announced that they will merge by the start of 2022, to become a regional bank powerhouse.
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How to avoid home buyer's remorse
Everyone eventually gets some type of buyer's remorse when shopping. It usually happens when you make an impulsive purchase and then after a few hours or days you find yourself regretting your decision.
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ABS lending data reveals slump in first home buyer activity
The number of first home buyers taking out new home loans has dropped to its lowest level in eight months according to lending indicators released by the Australian Bureau Statistics (ABS) on Tuesday.
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