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SMBs treated as second-class customers by local banks
In comparison to personal customers, small businesses are being treated as second-class customers by Australian banking providers, leading Mozo.com.au to launch a comprehensive business banking comparison service to help small business owners compare their options.
Regional banks little different to Big4: SMBs
Small businesses see little difference between the Big4 major banks and regional bank brands such as BankWest, BankSA and St George, new research has found.
Bankwest Business FeeSaver Loan – Save over $2,000* in bank establishment and ongoing maintenance fees on new business loans
Bankwest announces the introduction of the Business FeeSaver Loan, a straightforward product that delivers all the benefits of a Bankwest business loan, minus the upfront bank fees. Bankwest will begin offering the Business FeeSaver Loan, to business customers Australia-wide immediately.
17% buy more lotto tickets “to ease interest rate stress”
A record number of Australians are packing their lunches, canceling holidays, and buying in bulk, as the impact of earlier interest rate rises continues to hamper spending.
Saving for a home deposit takes “more than a decade”
Housing affordability has continued to worsen over the past year, with first home buyers needing on average 4.5 years to save for a house deposit, up from 3.7 years, and many forced to save for over a decade.