Mortgage brokers

The home loan market is busy, very busy, as the short-term rollover activity rises. More borrowers are changing banks. But market growth is modest and banks themselves are holding their market share. Churn isn't moving the needle for borrowers

The home loan market is busy, very busy, as the short-term rollover activity rises. More borrowers are changing banks. But market growth is modest and banks themselves are holding their market share. Churn isn't moving the needle for borrowers

Nicola Willis & Andrew Bayly set sights on Kiwibank, open banking, the Reserve Bank & mortgage brokers in response to Commerce Commission competition study

Nicola Willis & Andrew Bayly set sights on Kiwibank, open banking, the Reserve Bank & mortgage brokers in response to Commerce Commission competition study

To what extent might recommendations in the Commerce Commission's final report on personal banking competition differ from those in its draft report?

To what extent might recommendations in the Commerce Commission's final report on personal banking competition differ from those in its draft report?

FAMNZ says finance and mortgage advisers are part of the solution for borrowers. 'As we provide first class service, act in our customers’ best interests, and lift our market share, the winners will be consumers'

FAMNZ says finance and mortgage advisers are part of the solution for borrowers. 'As we provide first class service, act in our customers’ best interests, and lift our market share, the winners will be consumers'

David Chaston investigates what the best home loan rate and term choice might be for borrowers needing to refix soon

David Chaston investigates what the best home loan rate and term choice might be for borrowers needing to refix soon

David Chaston looks at the rise and rise of mortgage broking in New Zealand, which is now a dominant force in controlling home loan origination activity

David Chaston looks at the rise and rise of mortgage broking in New Zealand, which is now a dominant force in controlling home loan origination activity

Mortgage brokers probably earned about $400m in the March year, up 17% year-on-year, as they gain a significantly larger share of home loan transactions

Mortgage brokers probably earned about $400m in the March year, up 17% year-on-year, as they gain a significantly larger share of home loan transactions

Commerce Commission finds mortgage advisors face a conflict of interest because they are incentivised to recommend a lender who pays them the best commissions, even if that lender is not the best fit for the borrower

Commerce Commission finds mortgage advisors face a conflict of interest because they are incentivised to recommend a lender who pays them the best commissions, even if that lender is not the best fit for the borrower

Squirrel's David Cunningham argues the Reserve Bank should start cutting interest rates on April 10

Squirrel's David Cunningham argues the Reserve Bank should start cutting interest rates on April 10

Boosting small banks' capital, speeding up open banking & improved bank switching among Commerce Commission recommendations to boost bank competition

Boosting small banks' capital, speeding up open banking & improved bank switching among Commerce Commission recommendations to boost bank competition

CEO Steve Jurkovich says Kiwibank's margins have been stable as it grows home lending in weak market

CEO Steve Jurkovich says Kiwibank's margins have been stable as it grows home lending in weak market

Squirrel's David Cunningham says it's 'pretty realistic' to expect 1-year fixed home loan rates below 6% by the end of 2024, and below 5% by the end of 2025

Squirrel's David Cunningham says it's 'pretty realistic' to expect 1-year fixed home loan rates below 6% by the end of 2024, and below 5% by the end of 2025

Mortgage brokers expect new government to have a positive impact on the housing market

Mortgage brokers expect new government to have a positive impact on the housing market

Mortgage brokers on customers' borrowing capacity, refinancing with new lenders and more

Mortgage brokers on customers' borrowing capacity, refinancing with new lenders and more

Which banks are the most & least competitive with mortgage interest rates & offers?

Which banks are the most & least competitive with mortgage interest rates & offers?