Mortgage Rates Daily Commentary
Wednesday 1 April 2026
Big newsletter today: Top mortgage advisers; BNZ's new switching play; KAN dobs in adviser to FMA
With so much going on this is a much bigger newsletter than usual.
First up a big congrats to Josh Bronkhorst for being recognised by FANZ for his long involvement with financial advisers and helping to grow professionalism in the industry.
Also a shoutout to NZFSG/Loan Market for their work in community support.
You can read more about their awards and others who were recognised at last week's FANZ conference here.
BNZ has started a new game to win mortgage switches. We'd love to know you thoughts on this.
Read the story here.
Send us an email here.
The FMA has cancelled the FAP Licence of a mortgage adviser after being dobbed in by KAN. See what he did here.
ANZ decides to keep Origin
ANZ says it has completed the review of strategic options for its wholesale mortgage distribution business Origin Mortgage Management Services, and in light of market conditions has decided to retain ownership of Origin in the period ahead.
Tuesday, October 16th 2007, 8:12AM
Origin provides third-party branded residential loans to 25 mortgage managers around Australia and another five in New Zealand.
The wholesale business has around 40,000 loans worth A$7 ($8.33) billion on its books.
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