Tag Archives: mortgage incentives

Underquoting rife as dodgy real estate agents break buyer trust

NSW Fair Trading last May established a dedicated underquoting team to address “rising concerns” about the practice. This practice is harming the income of Mortgage Brokers. Underquoting by real estate agents is becoming more frequent across Australia as a lack of regulation and weak enforcement frustrates those in the property market and forces up prices,… Read More »

Banks Move to End ‘Mortgage Wars’: What Borrowers Need to Know

In recent months, lenders have been quietly adjusting their mortgage rates and pulling back on key incentives, signaling an end to what experts have dubbed the “mortgage wars.” Despite the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) keeping the cash rate steady, banks are making moves to shore up their bottom lines and prepare for potential rate… Read More »