Rommel Lontayao

Manila

Senior News Writer at MPA - Mortgage Professional America

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Articles

FBAA calls for broader housing support

1 week ago | mpamag.com | Rommel Lontayao

Broker group urges support for both first-home buyers and existing borrowers By 16 Apr 2025 The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) has welcomed recent housing policy proposals from both the federal government and the Opposition, but warns that support for existing mortgage holders must not be overlooked in the broader conversation around housing affordability.
Mortgage Choice Freedom hits $2 billion milestone

1 week ago | mpamag.com | Rommel Lontayao

Achievement highlights growing demand for alternative lending products By 16 Apr 2025 Mortgage Choice’s white label product suite, developed in partnership with Athena Home Loans, has surpassed $2 billion in loan settlements since its launch, marking a key achievement in under two years. Introduced in June 2023, the Mortgage Choice Freedom suite was created to offer more competitive lending terms for borrowers.
HIA seeks wider reforms as ACT moves to limit housing appeals

1 week ago | mpamag.com | Rommel Lontayao

Industry group says private developments should receive same protections as public housing By 16 Apr 2025 The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has backed an ACT government proposal to limit third-party appeals on certain public housing developments, but is calling for the changes to apply to private housing projects as well.
Rental growth continues to slow despite seasonal lift

1 week ago | mpamag.com | Rommel Lontayao

Unit demand lifts rents, but affordability and lower migration curb annual growth By 16 Apr 2025 Australia’s rental market saw a modest rise in the March quarter, with national rents increasing by 1.7%, according to Cotality’s latest Quarterly Rental Review. The uptick follows a 0.4% rise in the previous quarter but remains the weakest first-quarter increase since 2019.
Halifax and sister lenders lower stress rates

1 week ago | mpamag.com | Rommel Lontayao

Move increases borrowing capacity for homebuyers, movers and remortgage clients By 15 Apr 2025 Borrowers applying for a mortgage with Halifax, BM Solutions, Bank of Scotland or Lloyds Bank may now qualify for larger loan amounts, following revisions to the lenders’ affordability calculations.
Homes selling faster up North

1 week ago | mpamag.com | Rommel Lontayao

New Zoopla data shows overpriced properties taking longer to sell By 15 Apr 2025 Property sales across England and Wales are moving slightly faster, with new data from Zoopla revealing homes are spending an average of 36 days on the market before a sale is agreed. More than half (52%) of properties now sell within the first two months of listing, up from 49% last year.
Access FS mortgage revenue surges in record-breaking quarter

1 week ago | mpamag.com | Rommel Lontayao

Adviser growth, larger loan sizes, and new support initiatives drive earnings increase By 15 Apr 2025 Mortgage and protection brokerage Access Financial Services (Access FS) reported strong growth in its mortgage operations for the first quarter of 2025, with revenue climbing 43% compared to the same period last year. The brokerage noted that the volume of loans written by advisers rose by 14% year over year, while the average loan size increased 13%.
Lenders announce mortgage rate changes

1 week ago | mpamag.com | Rommel Lontayao

Melton, Principality, Landbay, and Investec adjust pricing on residential and BTL deals By 15 Apr 2025 Several UK lenders have introduced rate changes across a range of residential and buy-to-let mortgage products, aiming to provide better value and remain competitive in a shifting interest rate environment.
MPowered unveils new branding and broker support initiative

1 week ago | mpamag.com | Rommel Lontayao

Changes align with aim to boost service quality and speed up mortgage approvals By 15 Apr 2025 Digital lender MPowered Mortgages has unveiled a full rebrand, including a new logo, updated website, and the introduction of the slogan “Home of the One Day Mortgage.” The refreshed identity aligns with the lender’s focus on accelerating mortgage approvals and enhancing the overall experience for brokers and borrowers.
Major parties unveil housing plans for first-home buyers

1 week ago | mpamag.com | Rommel Lontayao

Housing affordability a top voter concern, says MFAA By 15 Apr 2025 Australia’s two major political parties have released new proposals aimed at improving access to home ownership, with a particular focus on first-home buyers. The Labor Party has pledged to expand the federal government’s home guarantee scheme, allowing all first home buyers to purchase a property with just a 5% deposit.