Four questions for the banks: What the ACCC should investigate in its mortgage pricing inquiry Finance The Conversation 17 October 2019 Treasurer Frydenberg has asked the ACCC to do another inquiry into the banks' pricing practices, and there are four questions it ought to be asking.
Major banks cop mortgage pricing inquiry as competitors nip at their heels Finance Matthew Elmas 14 October 2019 The ACCC has been directed to launch a mortgage pricing inquiry that will examine barriers for consumers looking to ditch the big banks.
Mortgage brokers rejoice as coalition backflips on trail commission ban Finance Matthew Elmas 13 March 2019 Mortgage brokers say they are encouraged by a coalition backflip on trail commissions and are urging Labor to follow suit.
If it ain’t broke: Why mortgage broker commissions aren’t the problem Property The Conversation 21 February 2019 While there are always bad apples in every industry, removing commissions would be a blunt instrument with plenty of downsides.
Decision pending: Mental health concern as mortgage brokers face uncertain future Wellbeing Matthew Elmas 19 February 2019 NAB has set up a mental health hotline for stressed brokers, but not everyone is a fan, with one broker rubbishing the move.
Morrison pledges support for mortgage brokers in face of “industry-destroying changes” Finance Matthew Elmas 12 February 2019 Mortgage brokers have turned to political advocacy in an attempt to pressure politicians to temper their view on royal commission recommendations.
“I have kids”: Mortgage brokers could lose 75% of income as royal commission reality sets in Property Matthew Elmas 6 February 2019 Mortgage brokers fear they'll lose more than half their existing revenue stream if royal commission recommendations are made into law.
Mortgage Choice to review structures as franchisees claim distress: Is momentum building for change? Franchising Emma Koehn 5 June 2018 Mortgage Choice has told the Australian Securities Exchange it will review its remuneration structures for franchisees in the wake of a Fairfax and 7:30 investigation into the company's franchise model
