189 articles written by Nick Bendel

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Credit Cards

CBA faces $10m bill for ripping off customers

Commonwealth Bank will refund about $10 million after selling unsuitable consumer credit insurance to tens of thousands of Australians.

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Home Loans

Why smaller mortgage lenders often come out on top

Borrowers are doing themselves a disservice if they refuse to at least consider taking out a mortgage with a lender outside the big four banks.

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Home Loans

What Is a Mortgage Broker? | RateCity

A mortgage broker helps consumers take out home loans with lenders. As such, mortgage brokers act as middlemen between consumers and lenders.

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Car Loans

ACCC takes action against Holden

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Credit Cards

Macquarie revamps its credit card rewards

Macquarie today announced the launch of its new digital credit card rewards program.

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Credit Cards

Can anyone get a credit card?

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Car Loans

Aussies love cars more, petrol less

Our love affair with cars has deepened over the past five years, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

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Home Loans

Bank admits overcharging offset account holders

MyState Bank has refunded more than $230,000 in over-charged interest and fees to about 1,040 customers with mortgage offset accounts.

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Home Loans

Banks lure borrowers with cash rebates and fee cuts

Ten lenders of all shapes and sizes are enticing new home buyers and refinancers with an array of special offers.

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Home Loans

APRA orders banks to increase their financial reserves

Australia’s banking regulator has spelled out to lenders how much more capital they need to hold, as it continues its efforts to strengthen the financial system.