In Pursuit of Transparency
Glass was built to deliver on the core promise of ‘Transparency in Lending’. In our company blog, we provide you with insights into who we are and why we do what we do, as well as what’s happening in our company and the industry.
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A letter from CEO Ben Flood regarding COVID-19
To our friends, families and valued clients, We are now into the third month of this very difficult and challenging time, not just for Australia, but the world. I would like to remain optimistic and suggest that we will hopefully be through this in the short term,...
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Election 2019: How does it impact brokers?
The results of the federal election are in - but what does it mean for the industry? The Liberal-National Coalition won the federal election, with Scott Morrison clinching the lead on election night and retained his position as Australia’s 30th Prime Minister. In...
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It’s never too late to start back at the beginning
Meet Sarah, our broker; career changer at 40. Before her career change to finance broking, Sarah had been in the media industry for 15 years. She ran her business, supplying publications with celebrity images from around the world. After reaching the peak of her media...
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Career Changers: I made it!
Meet Neha, our newest broker on board, about to sign her first deal.
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An open letter to working mothers
Meet Alisia, our finance broker; a full-time mother. Being a mother in the workforce comes with serious costs. Your options become limited, priorities changed, and compromises have to be made. Three years ago, Alisia’s family grew and she started to feel the pressure...
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Rates are on the move. What does it mean for consumers?
With the start of banks repricing new business and their back books to manage their cost of funds, it is important to understand the cause and what you can do to minimize your risk. Whether we like it or not, banks need to make profits to ensure they can be a...
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How do I pay off my mortgage sooner?
Pay more and pay often Assuming you have a mortgage that lets you pay extra, you should pay more and pay often. Subject to the terms of your loan and your circumstances, making additional repayments can help you repay your loan quicker and save you money. If the...
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Deloitte report: The Impact of the Mortgage Broking Industry
The recent report from Deloitte Access Economics explored the role of mortgage brokers in Australia as well as the diverse impacts and value proposition of the broking industry.
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Good broker/bad broker
Looking at the broker industry it is clear to distinguish the good brokers from the bad. The reality is that a lot of the good brokers, at some time in their careers, have worked for the same unscrupulous banks that are now being found out for their poor lending...
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Compliance and commissions…the difference is ignorance!
Where are all these market changes heading? What does it mean for the broker, but also what impact does it have on clients? The regulators and senior executives on inflated pay packets don’t need to worry about qualifying for a loan, but what about the people that do? Where do they go?
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Testimonials
Cosy’s Testimonial
I am very lucky that my property agent introduced Lionel, who helped me with my loan to get the one with the lowest interest rate but with the highest loan amount. In addition, I received a first home buyer rebate from the bank too. He is efficient, professional and...
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Dear Yann, Just a short email to say thank you for all that you’ve done to assist me with my financial position. Your persistence and professionalism towards me notwithstanding the allowances you made for all my failings were remarkable. When I first approached you...
read moreKristina’s Testimonial
I can confidently recommend Lionel and his team to anyone looking to purchase a property or refinance their loan. So much that I engaged his services for a second mortgage transaction which was delivered effortlessly, largely due to his knowledge of the lenders...
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When I was looking to buy a house, my aunty recommends her broker to me. Her name is Surjani. My first impression with her was she was responsive to all my inquiries, she is knowledgeable and she will find a way to help me keep my cost down as well and also when I...
read moreChie Choo’s Testimonial
Lionel is proactive when it comes to explaining the differences between home loans offered by the various banks. We are pleased to receive a proper explanation table outlining the pros and cons which enabled easy comparison and decision-making. He is also very...
read moreOwen & Kylie’s Testimonial
I have known Yann Schipfer for several years now, throughout this time he has assisted myself and my fiancé with our borrowing needs. As recently as July he was instrumental in us gaining a home improvement loan for our property. His ability as a broker is very...
read morePaul Lee’s Testimonial
My partner and I could not be happier with the assistance we received from Lionel in the process of applying for a home loan for our first home. His clarity, knowledge, and precision to detail made the process smooth, not to mention his accomodating manner to our work...
read moreEmil & Mereana’s Testimonial
We were happy with the service Sunny provided us, he went above and beyond our expectations. We have always put off looking for another loan as we have had trouble with our credit history, but after discussing the issue with Sunny and what we are trying to achieve,...
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I had the pleasure of dealing with Damien at Glass financial. He was able to help me out with my homeloan late last year. He helped me with the entire process from beginning to end.
read moreBrett’s Testimonial
Sunny Lam provided an excellent service in securing me a very competitive home loan. Sunny worked tirelessly between the financial institutions and myself to ensure that I received the best rate possible. I work for a financial institution and was already on a...
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