Dnister Admin

Dnister is a member-owned Approved Deposit-Taking Institution (ADI) committed to serving our members' financial needs while upholding industry best practices as part of the Customer Owned Banking Association. With longstanding ties to the Ukrainian-Australian and Latvian-Australian communities, Dnister plays a vital role in fostering both financial security and cultural connection. Unlike major banks, Dnister exists [...]

A cost of living crunch is driving a new trend among renters – and it’s changing the wish lists of some property investors. What’s happening across the rental and investment markets? Investors have been a driving force in the property market lately, with lending to investors up almost 30% over the year to May 2024. Part of [...]

As property prices hit record highs across Australia, it’s no surprise that new home loan balances are also nudging towards fresh peaks. Today we’ll reveal what the ‘average’ new home loan is in your state, and provide you with some handy tips to help bring down your balance sooner. High interest rates and a cost [...]

The Board of Directors, Management and Staff wish all our Members a joyful and happy Easter. May you enjoy this special time of year. Due to the upcoming Easter Public Holidays, our branches will be trading on the following dates: The Essendon Branch will be closed on Friday 18th April [...]

Scams are a serious issue, and scammers are robbing everyday Australians of their wealth through sophisticated manipulation. Scamwatch data shows scammers stole $3.1 billion from Australians in 2022 alone. Escalating efforts are being made to address these crimes appropriately as fraudsters develop new ways to target vulnerable customers and con Australians out of their money. [...]