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Customers switch to small bank home loans

Whilst larger banks are reporting declining home loan demand Australia’s first customer owned bank, bankmecu has seen 22 per cent increase in pre-approved loans respectively over this time last year.

Sustainable banks outperform world's largest banks

bankmecu’s responsible and sustainable approach to banking has seen it today become the first Australian bank accepted as a member of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV).

Australians are looking for a better banking deal

Roy Morgan research released today by Abacus confirms that Australians are looking for a better deal from their bank, with almost 50% of people saying they are prepared to walk if it was made easier by less red tape.

bankmecu comes out on top after final interest rate decision

Australia’s first customer owned bank, bankmecu’s standard variable rate remains lower than the big four, following ANZ’s interest rate announcement today.

bankmecu challenges local residents to boost jobs

bankmecu has officially opened its new National Lending Centre (NLC) in Morwell providing secure employment for 27 local people with plans for further employment as the bank grows.

bankmecu and Foresters Community Finance to assist community organisations to buy property

bankmecu has joined with Foresters Community Finance and the Victorian Government to assist community organisations to buy their own property and strengthen their financial positions.

bankmecu 2011/12 interim financial performance

Strong results confirm decision to become a customer owned bank.

Ms Judith Downes joins bankmecu's Board

bankmecu is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Judith Downes, as an Independent Non Executive Director of the Company.

Judith’s appointment adds further banking and finance depth, experience and capability to the bankmecu Board as it prepares to develop its new customer owned banking category inAustralia.

Co-operative businesses put their stamp on 2012

With world leaders calling for new business models to help the global economy recover from and prevent another GFC, the co-operative businessmodel already holds many of the answers.

Surprises for kids in care

Berry Street staff welcomed a bounty of gifts donated by customers of bankmecu in the Latrobe Valley. ...Read more