Articles tagged with 'Mortgage Supply'
Mortgage Supply leader and long term adviser retires
5 September 2024 - The Mortgage Supply Co co-director and long term adviser David Hart is retiring at the end of this month.
Industry keen for Welcome Home Loan changes
19 November 2020 - Advisers and lenders believe the government should make it easier for customers to access the Welcome Home Loan and First Home Grant.
MySolutions wants independence for advisers
25 September 2019 - MySolutions Group has decided not to transfer mortgage advisers' aggregation from The Mortgage Supply Company to Astute Financial following a disagreement over the new regulatory regime.
SBS rate cuts; MySolutions wants adviser independence
25 September 2019 - SBS has cut its one year and two year rates this morning. Its one year rate drops to 3.65%, and its two year falls to 3.59%. Take a look at our table of...
Campbell leaves Astute Financial
26 August 2019 - Mortgage Supply Company chief executive Jenny Campbell has left her role as National Sales Manager at aggregator Astute Financial.
Advisers call for servicing test rethink for borrowers
12 August 2019 - Advisers believe banks should adapt their servicing tests for borrowers after the Official Cash Rate plunged to 1%.
Advisers may be unprepared for new regime: Johnston
6 May 2019 - Astute Financial Management CEO Sarah Johnston fears many advisers have not had “clear directions from their groups” concerning incoming changes to the Financial Advisers Act.
Major shake up for groups
14 March 2019 - Consolidation of mortgage advisers groups has started with Mortgage Supply agreeing to move its aggregation to new player Astute Financial.
Advisers play down capital gains impact
21 February 2019 - Advisers say a proposed capital gains tax on rental properties will not deter professional, long-term investors in the market.
How Australia’s Royal Commission could affect NZ investors
7 February 2019 - Shockwaves are running through Australia’s finance industry following the Royal Commission’s damning report so how could the recommendations impact on New Zealand investors?
LVR loosening: advisers react
28 November 2018 - Advisers say the Reserve Bank’s decision to loosen LVR restrictions will boost homebuyers, but warn tighter credit and loan servicing conditions will restrain volumes.
Non-banks plan second “speed dating” event
31 October 2018 - New Zealand’s non-bank lenders are to join together in Wellington for a second “speed dating” event with mortgage advisers, following the success of a first session in August.
Dealer groups divided on Code
23 July 2018 - The three mortgage groups that made submissions on the Code Working Group's proposals offered opposing views on ethics and who should take responsibility for advice given.
Advisers face interest-only lending restrictions
27 March 2018 - Leading New Zealand mortgage brokers have voiced their concerns about tightening restrictions on interest-only loans, as Australian lenders clamp down on the products.
Westpac ups rental income allowance
4 December 2017 - Changes to Westpac’s qualifying income assessments mean that investors will now be able to claim 80% of their rental income as part of their income calculation.
Sharpening rates for Spring
13 October 2017 - Westpac has shaved 15 basis points off its standard and Special three-year fixed rates making them the most competitive of the main banks. They are only...
Kickbacks to agents shouldn't happen, but do
11 October 2017 - Relationships between mortgage advisers and real estate agents are being questioned by Consumer NZ, which is concerned about financial kickbacks.
PAA hands out gongs, but not to lenders
4 August 2017 - The PAA handed out its excellence awards, designed to recognise the passion, pride, professionalism and general excellence in the mortgage advice industry.
Awards to industry's finest
4 August 2017 - Industry stalwarts and newcomers have been recognised with awards at this year’s joint IFA/PAA conference.
Mortgage group writes to Finance Minister about DTIs
3 December 2016 - The head of the Mortgage Supply Group, Jenny Campbell, has written to Finance Minister Bill English arguing that debt to income ratios are unnecessary.
ANZ's lending changes surprise mortgage advisers
7 June 2016 - ANZ surprised mortgage advisers on Friday when it announced a raft of changes to its lending policy which will make it even harder for property investors.
Newpark double dates mortgage groups
1 March 2016 - Dealer group Newpark Broking Services (NBS) is now offering an alternative mortgage option to its life insurance adviser members.