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How can Unity Bank help you?

August 30, 2023

Find out how our Alliance Agreement with Unity Bank could help your finances.

Unity Bank is providing valuable support to MEU Members through our Alliance Agreement.

Unity Bank and the MEU have maintained a strong alliance for many years. The Northern Mining and NSW Energy District AGM is a true example of the support Unity Bank provides.

You can take advantage of the many benefits of Unity Bank membership, plus our own Relationship Manager Ian Birch to help with your banking and borrowing needs.

There are excellent benefits on offer, including for first home buyers4 who can buy with just 5% deposit and no Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI)6, single parent and single legal guardian home buyers5 with at least one dependent who can buy with just 2% deposit and no LMI6, new car buyers get a fleet discount7 and car delivered to your home through National Car Search Australia’s car buying service, and a community support loan to relieve financial hardship during industrial action.2

Benefit Spotlight – Protected Action Clause1

All new Unity Bank loans* include a clause allowing you to defer loan repayments during protected industrial action for up to 12 months2.

To our knowledge, Unity Bank is the only lender to offer this support to workers.

Refinance Offer2 – how much can we save you?

  • Negotiate your rate directly with Ian Birch on 0407 256 529, and
  • Pay no Unity Bank establishment, valuation, settlement, or legal fees3.

Your Unity Bank contact

Ian Birch 0407 256 529

Website: https://www.unitybank.com.au/MEU

1300 36 2000

* Credit eligibility criteria, terms and conditions, fees and charges apply. 1. Protected Action Clause available for all Unity Bank members under “protected industrial action” under the Fair Work Act, 2009 (Cth). Prior to becoming involved in Protected industrial action you must not be in default under your loan contract. Contract Repayments may be postponed in part or in full. 2 Loan deferment option, community support and refinance offers available at the discretion of the Bank and subject to approval. 3. Other fees and charges may apply and will be specified at the time the loan is approved. 4. Only available for eligible first home buyers or previous homeowners who haven’t owned a property in the ten years prior to the date they execute their home loan. 5. Only available for eligible single natural or adoptive parents or eligible single legal guardians of at least one dependent, including those who are not first home buyers. At the date of loan execution, the applicant does not currently hold property. Documentation supporting guardianship may be required. 6. First Home Guarantee and Family Home Guarantee are in the Australian Government’s Home Guarantee Scheme and are not a cash payment or a deposit for your home loan. Minimum home loan balance $150,000. Not available for top ups or internal product switches. Loan to Value Ratio (LVR), is the ratio of money you borrow compared to the value of the property used as security, as determined by the Bank. 7. Fleet discount offered by National Car Search Australia Pty Limited ABN 51 090 920 059, but is not available to members in TAS or NT. Limited service provided in WA. Unity Bank Limited. | ABN 11 087 650 315 | AFSL/Australian Credit Licence 240399.

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