Organised Summary
Licensee Details
Full Legal Name
LMG Broker Services Pty Ltd
ACN 632 405 504
Address
Level 26, 111 Eagle Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
Phone
135 626
customerservice@loanmarket.com.au
Australian Credit Licence Number
ACL 517192
Credit Representative Details
Full Name
Michael Barton
Address
Suite 35, 168 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide SA 5006
Phone
0402 370 428
Credit Representative Number
497244
Services Provided
We assist clients to:
- Choose a suitable loan or lease in their best interests
- Compare options from a broad panel of lenders
- Recommend products based on client needs and objectives
- Arrange approvals and manage the finance application process
We source finance from an extensive lender panel across:
- Residential Lending
- Commercial Lending
- Asset Finance
- Personal Loans
- Business Lending
Responsible Lending Obligations
Under the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 (NCCP Act), we must ensure any credit assistance provided is suitable.
This requires us to:
- Make reasonable enquiries about your requirements and objectives
- Make reasonable enquiries about your financial situation
- Verify your financial position with reasonable steps
Credit may be unsuitable if:
- You cannot repay without substantial hardship
- The loan does not meet your requirements and objectives
Accurate and complete financial information is essential.
You may request a copy of your preliminary credit assessment for up to 7 years after assistance is provided.
Best Interests Duty (BID)
When providing credit assistance, we must act in your best interests.
This means:
- Recommendations must be suitable for your circumstances
- Reasons must be documented and explained
- Any conflicts of interest must be disclosed
- Your interests must always take priority over ours or third parties
Fees Payable by You
Licensee Fees
LMG Broker Services generally does not charge clients directly. They are typically paid by lender commissions.
However, you may still be responsible for:
- Lender application fees
- Valuation fees
- Government charges
- Other lender-related costs
Credit Representative Fees
Your credit representative may charge a service fee. These fees will be disclosed in your Quote and Proposal before submission of your finance application.
Commissions
Commissions Received by Licensee
Lenders may pay commissions to LMG Broker Services.
Typical commission range: 0.60% to 0.75%
These are not fees payable by you. Full disclosure is provided upon request.
Referral Commissions
Referral fees may be paid to:
- Real estate agents
- Accountants
- Lawyers
- Call centres
- Other introducers
These are standard business practice and are not payable by you.
Other Benefits
Credit representatives maintain a register of:
- Gifts
- Hospitality
- Non-monetary benefits
This register is available upon request.
Tiered Servicing Arrangements
Some lenders may provide non-monetary benefits such as:
- Faster credit assessment
- Priority application handling
- Improved turnaround times
If a recommendation involves a lender with this arrangement, disclosure must be made.
Complaints & Dispute Resolution
Internal Complaints Officer
LMG Broker Services Complaints
Mail:
GPO Box 5200, Sydney NSW 2001
Email:
resolutions@loanmarketgroup.com
Phone:
1800 763 486
If a complaint cannot be resolved quickly, a written response will be provided within 30 days.
External Dispute Resolution
Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA)
Website:
AFCA
Email:
info@afca.org.au
Phone:
1800 931 678
Mail:
GPO Box 3, Melbourne VIC 3001
This is a free independent external dispute resolution service.
National Debt Helpline
Phone:
1800 007 007
Website:
National Debt Helpline
Free assistance is available for debt management support.
Questions
If you have questions regarding this Credit Guide or our services, ask at any time.