Mortgage brokers
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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
30th Mar 25, 12:42pm
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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
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Nicola Willis & Andrew Bayly set sights on Kiwibank, open banking, the Reserve Bank & mortgage brokers in response to Commerce Commission competition study
20th Aug 24, 11:35am
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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?
7th Aug 24, 10:07am
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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'
25th Jun 24, 11:25am
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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
10th Jun 24, 2:07pm
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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
17th May 24, 5:00am
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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
15th May 24, 6:30am
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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
4th Apr 24, 7:28am
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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
31st Mar 24, 8:00am
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Squirrel's David Cunningham argues the Reserve Bank should start cutting interest rates on April 10
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Boosting small banks' capital, speeding up open banking & improved bank switching among Commerce Commission recommendations to boost bank competition
21st Mar 24, 8:41am
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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
23rd Feb 24, 10:03am
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
3rd Feb 24, 9:00am
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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
13th Dec 23, 9:20am
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
12th Dec 23, 9:15am
Mortgage brokers on customers' borrowing capacity, refinancing with new lenders and more
Which banks are the most & least competitive with mortgage interest rates & offers?
11th Dec 23, 9:35am
Which banks are the most & least competitive with mortgage interest rates & offers?
The time it takes lenders to respond has grown in importance for home loan borrowers over the course of the year
8th Dec 23, 10:26am
The time it takes lenders to respond has grown in importance for home loan borrowers over the course of the year
Reforming the controversial Credit Contracts & Consumer Finance Act could turn out to be more complex than hoped by its critics
26th Oct 23, 10:09am
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Reforming the controversial Credit Contracts & Consumer Finance Act could turn out to be more complex than hoped by its critics
Squirrel's David Cunningham says ASB's high mortgage rates are hitting its market share and short-term profit from higher margins will come at the expense of longer-term profits
16th Sep 23, 9:12am
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Squirrel's David Cunningham says ASB's high mortgage rates are hitting its market share and short-term profit from higher margins will come at the expense of longer-term profits
Commerce Commission's preliminary issues paper for its banking market study suggests evolutionary rather than revolutionary change
11th Aug 23, 10:41am
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Commerce Commission's preliminary issues paper for its banking market study suggests evolutionary rather than revolutionary change
As the Commerce Commission's banking market study gets underway, Gareth Vaughan looks at the impact of regulation on competition
14th Jul 23, 8:32am
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As the Commerce Commission's banking market study gets underway, Gareth Vaughan looks at the impact of regulation on competition
Financial institutions told how to supervise intermediaries like mortgage brokers in the latest round of finance sector consumer protection
26th Jun 23, 8:28pm
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Financial institutions told how to supervise intermediaries like mortgage brokers in the latest round of finance sector consumer protection
CEO Steve Jurkovich suggests mortgage brokers could one day originate 85% of Kiwibank's home loans
24th Feb 23, 1:30pm
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CEO Steve Jurkovich suggests mortgage brokers could one day originate 85% of Kiwibank's home loans
Cash-back offers increasingly a factor in choosing a lender, Macquarie mortgage broker survey says
12th Sep 22, 9:40am
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Cash-back offers increasingly a factor in choosing a lender, Macquarie mortgage broker survey says
Heartland Group Holdings is continuing to build its strong position in reverse mortgages on both side of the Tasman - but it's also making rapid progress with conventional mortgages too
24th Aug 22, 12:13pm
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Heartland Group Holdings is continuing to build its strong position in reverse mortgages on both side of the Tasman - but it's also making rapid progress with conventional mortgages too
Heartland Group Holdings sees net profits rise 9.3% for the full year; Capital raising of $200 mln is to repay bridging loan and to fund future growth
23rd Aug 22, 9:42am
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Heartland Group Holdings sees net profits rise 9.3% for the full year; Capital raising of $200 mln is to repay bridging loan and to fund future growth