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The Adviser

Jessica Darnbrough

One of Australia’s majors has launched an incentive program for a limited time only.

Westpac has committed from June 1 to pay any aggregator that meets an "individual volume hurdle" an additional 10 basis points in upfront commission on all loans settled.

Speaking to The Adviser, Westpac’s general manager of mortgage broker distribution, Tony MacRae, said the lender would run the incentive for four months.

 
 

“The offer will remain in place from 1 June to 30 September and will be judged on applications. The loans do not need to be settled within that month. As long as the aggregator reaches their individual volume hurdle within that month, we will pay an additional 10 basis points in upfront commission on every loan once they settle,” he said.

Mr MacRae said the offer was designed to reinforce Westpac’s commitment to the third party distribution channel.

“This year our goal has been to grow our share of the mortgage market through the third party distribution channel and to do that we need to show our commitment to brokers.

“We want to show how committed we are to the channel through our excellent service proposition, competitively priced products and other incentives, such as enhanced commissions.

“We believe this latest incentive will complement the various consumer offers we have out on the table of late, including our new one-year fixed rate offer.

“We hope this will show that Westpac is keen to support the industry, support brokers and their clients.”

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  • <p>As a (self-appointed) industry historian, what's noteworthy and gratifying about this forum is that the majority of respondents are out of the closest about what's always been the case- that's it's in broker DNA to put the needs of the client before one's own. Short term blandishments such as commission increases and rote statements of commitment are seen for what they are. Augurs well for the continued health and growth of the broking industry. The contents of a similar forum a few short years ago would have been markedly different (check it out if you have time)</p>
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  • <p>When will the Banks realise that most brokers are in this game for their clients - the income they receive runs far down the list. The adequacy of valuers, the ability to get quick decisions - even if the answer is no, the chance to talk with bank staff who know what they're talking about, the chances of talking to someone who treats you as an equal - instead of talking down to you : &lt;br /&gt;All of these things are far more important and far more respected by most brokers. Listen to us Westpac</p>
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  • <p>James is a plant it is very obvious. he said the same thing at the other broker forum</p>
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  • <p>Most comments here are spot on. Westpac held a session about ten years ago where they said we realise we are not doing well and they asked for feedback from brokers. They got it and improved their game but then they gradually went back to their old ways and the feedback in this forum says it all. Maybe Mr McRae should see if the tape of that session is still around and listen very carefully to what was said. &lt;br /&gt;One other comment to James if an increase in upfront commission of 0.10% makes you so keen to start writing Westpac deals as it will make dealing with them profitable for you then may I suggest you have a long hard look at your business model and also the NCCP guidelines !!!</p>
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  • <p>Westpac - the Tom Waterhouse of banking :oops:</p>
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  • <p>I was at an aggregator pd day yesterday and it showed a chart showing WBC still gets a piece of the pie. I for one will not use them, but there are still many that do. I don't understand how brokers can support them</p>
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  • <p>I am with Damien. I think he summed it up best. Westpac and CBA are the ones that cut the commissions and now trying to get more business by increasing it...forget it, I will keep doing the best for my client, no matter what the commission is and Westpac is certainly not the best.</p>
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  • <p>They still don't actually "get it" at Westpac do they?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Perhaps if they actually speak with some brokers they may get an idea as to why we no longer support them and probably never will..</p>
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  • <p>I agree with the sentiments by everyone, I was a preferred broker with Westpac even winning recommendation by them this was 3 years ago and we were giving them good volumes. Since then I have only given them 1 deal. They raised their rates way above everyone else and I too am not driven by the higher commission but the interest of a client. Had the GFC not come along and property values dropped I believe a large exodus of Westpac clients would of incurred severely affecting my trail income stream.&lt;br /&gt;I would like to add my BDM is very good even still where I do not give them business. The market now is more around a lender being able to offer vals upfront so loans can be packaged properly (Please don't get me started on the inconsistency of the lenders, Banks, valuers insurer conspiracies &lt;br /&gt;All good, vented now!!!!</p>
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  • <p>This is an excellent initative that will work.&lt;br /&gt;We have a right to only have profitable lenders on out panel and this change to Westpa'cs commission does that.&lt;br /&gt;Great work Westpac.</p>
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