Banks raking in six-figure loan profits, a $500 super deadline looming, and Gen Z shaking up investing. Here are five money stories you shouldn't miss this week. How your home loan delivers banks six-figure profits Research by The Australia Institute reveals the big four banks rake in about $228,900 profit over the 30-year life of an average $736,000 home loan. In the first year alone of an average first homebuyer loan, the big four banks make about $11,110 profit.