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CBA speeds up business lending
Speed of financing is the most important factor for businesses when choosing a lender, according to new industry data.
5 December 2023
CBA announces interest rate changes
The Commonwealth Bank has responded to the Reserve Bank of Australia's cash rate decision.
9 November 2023
Research shows 7 in 10 Australians believe energy efficiency a way to increase property value
New research indicates majority of homeowners plan to install clean energy products.
6 November 2023
CommBank offers interest-free finance for solar and battery systems
Solar and battery provider UPowr first to offer CommBank’s new product InstalPay
31 October 2023
New places available with CBA through the Australian Government’s Home Guarantee Scheme
Eligibility criteria for the Home Guarantee Scheme has expanded providing more opportunities for home ownership.
1 July 2023
CBA announces interest rate changes
The Commonwealth Bank has responded to the Reserve Bank of Australia's cash rate decision.
9 June 2023
CBA announces interest rate changes
The Commonwealth Bank has responded to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate decision.
5 May 2023
CBA announces rate changes
The Commonwealth Bank has responded to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate decision.
9 March 2023
CBA and Clean Energy Finance Corporation work together to help home buyers
As part of its Green Home Offer, Commonwealth Bank is working with the Clean Energy Finance Corporation to provide savings to eligible home owners.
6 March 2023
Faster, affordable working capital will help power small businesses
Small businesses now have faster access to funding with a range of new CBA digital working capital tools
22 February 2023
CBA announces rate changes
The Commonwealth Bank has responded to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate decision.
9 February 2023
CommBank proud to be first major lender to offer Victorian Homebuyer Fund
Commonwealth Bank is the first major lender to accept applications for the Victorian Homebuyer Fund.
8 December 2022
CBA announces rate changes
The Commonwealth Bank has responded to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate decision.
6 December 2022
Sorry mum: Space for a pet more important than proximity to family for first home buyers
New research from CommBank reveals what first home buyers want from their first property and what they’re giving up to save their deposit quicker
1 December 2022
CBA surges in Australian asset finance
CBA is gaining a lead in asset finance market share, with more small, medium sized businesses and large companies coming to us for equipment and ve...
24 November 2022
CBA announces rate change
The Commonwealth Bank has responded to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate decision.
2 November 2022
What Aussie homeowners really want from a home loan
New CommBank research reveals the different priorities Aussies have when it comes to their next home loan.
28 October 2022
CBA announces rate change
The Commonwealth Bank has responded to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate decision.
4 October 2022
CommBank welcomes Regional First Home Buyer Guarantee
Commonwealth Bank has welcomed the announcement from the Government today to extend its support for regional homebuyers who are looking to purchase...
28 September 2022
Supporting Aurecon to achieve greater sustainability
CBA plays leading role in Aurecon’s entrance to sustainable finance market.
14 September 2022
CBA announces rate change
The Commonwealth Bank has responded to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s recent cash rate decision.
9 September 2022
CommBank launches Agri Green Loan
Innovative Agri Green Loan launches nationally, supporting producers’ environmental and climate goals.
16 August 2022
Demand for new equipment hits record high
Purchases of forklifts, trailers, trucks and cranes lead the way as companies invest for the future, according to CommBank business bank data.
15 August 2022
Businesses buy local to tackle supply chain issues
New CBA research shows companies remain positive and plan to invest, in spite of current economic challenges.
12 August 2022
CBA announces new interest rates
CBA responds to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate decision.
4 August 2022
End of an era for LIBOR opens the way for AONIA to make its mark in Australia
As most financial markets adopt risk-free rates following historic changes to the world’s most widely used interest rate, the Australian market may...
27 July 2022
CBA and APM structure Australia’s first social loan
Proceeds from APM’s loan will support projects and activities that achieve positive social outcomes for key populations in Australia and internatio...
22 July 2022
CBA launches international currency ESG Term Deposits as inflows top A$1.5 billion
Focus on sustainable finance product innovation also sees CommBank launch its first sustainability-linked derivative with client Treasury Wine Esta...
18 July 2022
CBA announces new interest rates
CBA responds to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate decision.
6 July 2022
Home buyers set to receive additional support
More customers can apply with Commonwealth Bank for new places available now through the Australian Government’s Home Guarantee Scheme.
1 July 2022
CBA helps fund construction of NSW grid-forming battery
Edify Energy, a leading Australian renewable energy developer, plans to build and operate the energy storage system in Darlington Point, NSW, with ...
14 June 2022
CBA responds to RBA decision
CBA responds to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate decision.
8 June 2022
Majority of Australian home owners were preparing for a rate rise this year
More than 90 per cent of home owners said they were doing something to prepare for a rate rise on their home loan.
31 May 2022
CBA reports third quarter cash profits of $2.4 billion as the economic momentum remains strong
Disciplined execution on the group’s strategy including continued growth across Commbank’s core banking businesses and sound credit quality underpi...
12 May 2022
CBA supports Cbus Property to enter sustainable finance market with Green Development Loan
The national award-winning property developer and investor’s Adelaide development is targeting some of the highest sustainability standards in the ...
10 May 2022
CBA private equity clients win industry awards from Australian Investment Council
Growth capital investments by Allegro Funds and Next Capital recognised among best deals in Australia’s private equity, venture and private capital...
6 May 2022
CBA interest rate decision
CBA responds to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate decision
3 May 2022
CommBank announces Green Home Offer
CommBank has announced the Green Home Offer, rewarding new and existing customers who are taking actionable steps to reduce their environmental foo...
27 April 2022
Surge in small businesses investing for future growth: CBA data
CBA data shows 17 per cent growth in financing for equipment and machinery financing amongst small businesses.
26 April 2022
CBA supports Endeavour Energy with landmark $920 Million Sustainability-Linked Loan
The NSW electricity distribution network is the first in Australia to access sustainability linked financing.
29 March 2022
Strong SME demand for Asset Finance
New data reveals small and medium businesses are investing in equipment and machinery in advance to manage supply constraints.
8 March 2022
CBA supports Reliance Rail with Green Sustainability-Linked Loan
The $1.8 billion dual-label loan denotes funding that supports Green assets, whilst linking funding costs to the achievement of sustainability perf...
1 March 2022
First homebuyers encouraged to apply for First Home Loan Deposit Scheme places
From today, customers will be able to apply for additional guarantee places made available to first homebuyers under the Australian Government’s Fi...
31 January 2022
CBA welcomes extension of SME Loan Scheme
CBA welcomes Federal Government’s extension of the existing SME Loan Scheme to support small and medium businesses in their recovery.
13 December 2021
CBA and Northern Trust execute first certified Green Repurchase Agreement
CBI certified agreement supports more sustainable future; diversifies green project funding.
13 December 2021
Aussies looking to buy with their mates or siblings to get on property ladder
A quarter of Aussies have considered buying a property with friends or family because of affordability concerns.
20 November 2021
CBA announces industry-leading Agri Green Loan pilot
CBA is piloting a new low-rate loan to support agribusinesses to reduce their net emissions, make their properties more resilient to climate variab...
18 November 2021
CBA provides first build-to-rent Green Loan in Australia
Indi Sydney City will be a 5 Star Green Star building that will be carbon neutral in operations.
27 October 2021
ISPT becomes Australia’s largest sustainability-linked loan issuer with CBA support
Commonwealth Bank acted as joint sustainability coordinator and lender for ISPT’s second sustainability-linked loan to back its Retail Australia Pr...
21 September 2021
Businesses backed for recovery
CBA funds nearly $2 billion in government scheme loans for small and medium businesses to help them manage the impacts of Coronavirus
15 September 2021
CBA backs Walker Corporation’s ESG commitment with Green Loans
CBA acts as joint green loan coordinator for Walker’s commercial buildings in Sydney’s Parramatta Square and Melbourne’s Collins Square.
8 September 2021
Commercial Property Loans go green
CBA’s new zero fee Property Sustainability Upgrade Loan helps property owners reduce their environmental impact while saving on operating costs
2 September 2021
CBA supports new wind farm to advance QLD towards renewable energy goal
Dulacca Wind Farm, backed by a loan from CBA, will help QLD reach its goal of generating 50 per cent of its power from renewable sources by 2030.
2 September 2021
Australian dollar depreciation remains likely following Jackson Hole meeting
CBA economists see labour force data and the spread of the COVID delta strain in the US determining a possible announcement of asset purchase taper...
30 August 2021
Challenging conditions but FY21 Asset Finance lending at a 10-year high
New data shows the Financial Year ‘21 recorded the largest volume of new Asset Finance lending in CBA’s history.
23 August 2021
CommBank Green Loan available nationally
CommBank Green Loan is now available to all eligible home loan customers nationally.
26 July 2021
CBA partners with Celsus in landmark issue of Australia’s first sustainability loan
Celsus, the commercial (non-clinical) operator of The Royal Adelaide Hospital, breaks new ground for global sustainable finance market with CBA sup...
15 July 2021
CBA helps refinance Sydney Light Rail project with NSW’s first operational PPP Green Loan
CBA’s institutional bank has acted as green loan coordinator and mandated lead arranger for the almost $700 million transaction to support key NSW ...
7 July 2021
Small businesses to access billions in untapped cash
CBA’s new digital lending solution, Stream Working Capital, gives businesses faster and more flexible access to cash flow using their outstanding i...
24 June 2021
RBA rate hike likely in November 2022
CBA's economists believe the Reserve Bank will increase rates sooner rather than later.
23 June 2021
From excavators to laptops: Aussie businesses boost investment
CBA data shows significant asset finance growth across multiple sectors, with demand for excavators up 191 per cent YOY.
10 June 2021
Aussie businesses shift car sales up a gear
CBA’s financing of light commercial vehicles has increased 187 per cent per cent since Jan 2021, pointing to signs of continued business recovery.
4 June 2021
CBA backs Queensland hospitality comeback
Queensland’s hospitality venues are investing for the future as new data from CBA shows lending to venues in the Sunshine State is up 40 per cent.
1 June 2021
Commonwealth Bank announces lowest ever fixed rates
Commonwealth Bank announces 1.94 per cent p.a. 2 year fixed rate.
22 March 2021
CBA finances NSW Solar Farm to help power 240,000 Homes
Commonwealth Bank has announced its plans to provide funding to a utility scale solar farm under construction in the NSW town of Uralla.
15 February 2021
CBA announces agreement to merge Aussie Home Loans with Lendi
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) today announced it has entered into an agreement to merge Aussie Home Loans (Aussie) with Lendi, a leading onl...
16 December 2020
CBA’s venture building entity, x15ventures, throws support behind OwnHome
Aussie start-up OwnHome secures $150,000 in backing from x15ventures and Commonwealth Bank
27 November 2020
More first home buyers to realise their dream of property ownership through CommBank
Applications now open for First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (New Homes).
5 November 2020
Commonwealth Bank announces its lowest ever fixed rate for customers
Commonwealth Bank is announcing its lowest ever Fixed Rate home loan as well as significant cuts to a number of business loans in response to the R...
4 November 2020
RBA cuts interest rates to deliver economic boost
Commonwealth Bank’s economists, Stephen Halmarick and Gareth Aird, explain what impact these measures will have on the national economy.
3 November 2020
Melbourne Cup rate cut a firm favourite
A November rate cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia now looks all but certain, according to Commonwealth Bank Chief Economist Stephen Halmarick.
27 October 2020
Uneven recovery continues in September
CBA’s Chief Economist Stephen Halmarick confirms spending intentions largely tracked sideways in September, while expecting future improvements.
20 October 2020
CBA accepting requests for new FHLDS places
From tomorrow, CBA will start accepting new requests from eligible first home buyers purchasing new homes to join the FHLDS: New Home Guarantee wai...
20 October 2020
Local support essential for small business recovery
Commonwealth Bank is more than doubling the number of local business bankers in branches across the country, and improving lending services in-bran...
19 October 2020
CBA invests $100 million for Australian Business Growth Fund
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has welcomed today’s announcement by the Federal Government to establish the Australian Business Growth Fund b...
16 October 2020
COVID-19 temporary loan repayment deferral data for September 2020
An update on CBA's COVID-19 temporary loan repayment deferral data for the month of September 2020, ahead of the Group's Annual General Meeting on ...
12 October 2020
CBA ready for funding spike as SMEs look to future growth
With the second phase of the Federal Government’s SME Guarantee Scheme now underway, CBA is ready for credit demand to increase as businesses...
11 October 2020
Australians rush to check credit scores amid pandemic
More than half a million Aussies have checked their credit score in the past six months as the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact employment ...
8 October 2020
Budget and low-cost funding to boost business investment
Small businesses have received a much needed confidence boost with the combination of the Federal Government’s 2020 Budget measures and extended Co...
7 October 2020
Commonwealth Bank welcomes extension of the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme
The extension of the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme by the Federal Government has been welcomed by the Commonwealth Bank, which has helped more tha...
3 October 2020
APRA releases loan repayment deferral data for August 2020
An update on CBA's COVID-19 temporary loan repayment deferral data for the month of August 2020.
1 October 2020
The (behavioural) science of budgeting
Does Budgeting and spending money make you anxious? CBA’s Head of Behavioural Economics, Will Mailer, explains how to get on top of your finances.
1 October 2020
CBA launches no interest payment card, CommBank Neo
CBA today announced it is launching its first no interest payment card for customers, CommBank Neo.
10 September 2020
CommBank accepting applications for next round of First Home Loan Deposit Scheme places
Australians can now apply for the next round of places with Commonwealth Bank under the Government's First Home Loan Deposit Scheme.
1 July 2020
CBA welcomes Open Banking
Data-driven innovation has the potential to deliver new services and better products to Australian consumers.
1 July 2020
CBA to deliver more tailored coronavirus support for customers
Commonwealth Bank is moving to deliver more tailored customer assistance for those affected by coronavirus to continue to provide support which bet...
5 June 2020
Commonwealth Bank welcomes Government's HomeBuilder program
CommBank welcomes the announcement of the new HomeBuilder program which will help boost the economy, support home builders and renovators, and get ...
4 June 2020
CBA approves half a billion dollars in SME loans
Commonwealth Bank (CBA) has approved more than $555 million in loans for small and medium businesses through the Government-backed SME Guarantee Lo...
7 May 2020
CBA passes First Home Loan Deposit Scheme milestone
A thousand Australians have now purchased a property with Commonwealth Bank under the Australian Government's First Home Loan Deposit Scheme.
29 April 2020
Supporting customers in a time of need
Angus Sullivan, Group Executive of Commonwealth Bank’s Retail Bank, shares how the Bank is supporting its retail customers.
17 April 2020
CBA approves $150 million in business loans
Commonwealth Bank (CBA) has approved more than $150 million in loans for small and medium businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
6 April 2020
CBA's coronavirus support for Home Loan and Credit Card customers
Commonwealth Bank has today announced it will further support home loan and credit card customers impacted by the coronavirus.
2 April 2020
Pulling together to help the country in a time of crisis
Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn writes about the joint efforts of Australia's banking sector, regulators and the Government to combat the economic...
30 March 2020
CBA to deliver more support measures to help more businesses
CBA has expanded its range of support measures for business customers impacted by coronavirus, announcing additional loan repayment deferrals, auto...
30 March 2020
Commonwealth Bank launches coronavirus support campaign
A large scale communication campaign to clearly address our customers’ most common questions and concerns.
26 March 2020
CBA to extend up to $10bn additional support to small businesses
New unsecured business loans available tomorrow – 500 bps lower than current rates.
22 March 2020
CBA: up to $10 billion in repayment deferrals for small business and home loans
Commonwealth Bank (CBA) has today announced further measures to support Australian households and small businesses.
20 March 2020
Commonwealth Bank increases support for business and households
Commonwealth Bank has expanded its support for small businesses and households with a range of new measures in response to today's RBA announcements.
19 March 2020
Support for customers and businesses impacted by COVID-19
Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn has today outlined the range of measures and support available to customers and businesses in response to the spre...
10 March 2020
Commonwealth Bank reduces interest rates for home loan customers
Commonwealth Bank has responded to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) cash rate decision by reducing variable rates by 0.25% p.a.
3 March 2020
