Finance and Mortgage Broking (CFMB_AS_v2)

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Written Assignment

Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking (CFMB_AS_v2)

Student identification (student to complete)

Please complete the fields shaded grey.

Student number

10819337

Written assignment result (assessor to complete)

Result first submission	Not yet demonstrated
Parts that must be resubmitted
Result resubmission (if applicable)	Not applicable

Result summary (assessor to complete)

Section 1: Industry knowledge	First submission	Resubmission (if required)
Task 1 Key terms	Not yet demonstrated	Not applicable
Task 2 The Australian financial market	Not yet demonstrated	Not applicable
Task 3 Financial services legislation and industry codes of practice	Not yet demonstrated	Not applicable
Task 4 Products and services	Not yet demonstrated	Not applicable
Section 2: Business skills
Task 5 Effective communication	Not yet demonstrated	Not applicable
Task 6 Professional development	Not yet demonstrated	Not applicable
Task 7 Customer service	Not yet demonstrated	Not applicable
Task 8 Respond and report on complaints	Not yet demonstrated	Not applicable
Task 9 Prospecting for new clients	Not yet demonstrated	Not applicable
Task 10 Professional networks	Not yet demonstrated	Not applicable
Task 11 Managing information	Not yet demonstrated	Not applicable
Section 3: The lending process
Task 12 Understanding the clients needs	Not yet demonstrated	Not applicable
Task 13 Developing and presenting solutions	Not yet demonstrated	Not applicable
Task 14 Packaging the application to send to the lender	Not yet demonstrated	Not applicable
Task 15 Monitor the lending process	Not yet demonstrated	Not applicable
Section 4: Case studies
Task 16 Case study: Purchasing an owner-occupied home	Not yet demonstrated	Not applicable
Task 17 Completing the Fact find	Not yet demonstrated	Not applicable
Task 18 Assessing the clients situation	Not yet demonstrated	Not applicable
Task 19 Presenting borrowing options and potential benefits	Not yet demonstrated	Not applicable
Task 20 Supporting the client to settlement	Not yet demonstrated	Not applicable
Task 21 Case study: Refinancing a home loan	Not yet demonstrated	Not applicable
Task 22 Preparing a Preliminary Assessment	Not yet demonstrated	Not applicable
Task 23 Case study: Purchasing an investment property	Not yet demonstrated	Not applicable
Task 24 Preparing a loan proposal	Not yet demonstrated	Not applicable
Task 25 Loan contracts and security documentation	Not yet demonstrated	Not applicable
Task 26 Preparing the loan for settlement	Not yet demonstrated	Not applicable

Feedback (assessor to complete)

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Before you begin

Read everything in this document before you start your written assignment.

About this document

This document is the written assignment half of the overall written and oral assignment.

This document includes the following parts:

Instructions for completing and submitting this assignment

Section 1: Working in financial services

A case study with a series of short-answer questions:

Task 1 Key terms

Task 2 Establishing a level of financial knowledge

Task 3 Financial services legislation and industry codes of practice

Task 4 Products and services.

Section 2: Business skills

Task 5 Effective communication

Task 6 Professional development

Task 7 Customer service

Task 8 Respond and report on complaints

Task 9 Prospecting for new clients

Task 10 Professional networks

Task 11 Managing information.

Section 3: The lending process

A case study with a series of short-answer questions:

Task 12 Understanding the clients needs

Task 13 Developing and presenting solutions

Task 14 Packaging the application to send to the lender

Task 15 Monitor the lending process.

Section 4: Case studies

Task 16 Case study Purchasing an owner-occupied home

Task 17 Completing the Fact find

Task 18 Assessing the clients situation

Task 19 Presenting borrowing options and potential benefits

Task 20 Supporting the client to settlement

Task 21 Case study Refinancing a home loan

Task 22 Preparing a preliminary assessment

Task 23 Case study Purchasing an investment property

Task 24 Preparing a loan proposal

Task 25 Loan contracts and security documentation

Task 26 Preparing the loan for settlement.

How to use the study plan

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Instructions for completing and submitting this written assignment

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Additional research

When completing the Client information collection tools, assumptions are permitted although they must not be in conflict with the information provided in the Case Studies. All assumptions must be noted.

You may be required to conduct your own research in addition to the topic notes provided to source information to answer some of the assignment questions. You may also be required to source additional information from other organisations within the finance industry to find the products or services to meet your clients requirements, to source indicative interest rates and to calculate any fees and charges that may be applicable.

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all of the exam questions

the written and oral assignment.

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Units of competency

This written assignment is your opportunity to demonstrate your competency against these units:

BSBPEF501	Manage personal and professional development
FNSCUS511	Develop and maintain professional relationships in financial services industry
FNSFMB411	Prepare loan applications on behalf of clients
FNSFMB412	Identify client needs and present broking options
FNSFMK515	Comply with financial services regulation and industry codes of practice
FNSINC411	Conduct work according to professional practices in the financial services industry
FNSINC412	Apply and maintain knowledge of financial products and services
BSBPEF402	Develop personal work priorities
FNSFMB511	Implement credit contracts in preparation for settlement
FNSSAM403	Prospect for new clients
BSBOPS304	Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBOPS404	Implement customer service strategies

Note that the written and oral assignment is one of two assessments required to meet the requirements ofthe units of competency.

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Assignment tasks (student to complete)

Please note: Throughout the assignment, you are to assume that you are a finance and mortgage broker. Ifyou are not currently in a finance and mortgage broker role, your answers are to reflect what you would do if you were working in the finance and mortgage broking industry. You can also draw on your current and past work experiences and refer to the topic notes. You may also need to conduct your own research and consult with people who currently work within the finance and mortgage broking industry.

Section 1: Industry knowledge

Task 1 Key terms

Working in the finance industry requires you to have an understanding of the terminology used and the names of documentation that you will deal with.

Demonstrate your understanding of some of the common terms and document names by completing the following tables:

In your own words, complete the table below; define and explain loan transaction terminology and definitions of the following:

Lender and borrower	A lender is an entity that lends money to a person/business/trust and a borrower is the one who receives money from the lender
Lessor and lessee	A lessor is someone who owns something of value and a lessee pays the lessor to use that asset whether its weekly, fortnightly or monthly based on their agreement
Mortgagee and mortgagor	A mortgagee is the entity or person who is giving the loan. A Mortgagor is the entity or person who takes the loan and pays it in instalments including interest etc.

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

In your own words, complete the table below; define and explain the documentation used by lenders:

Credit check signed authority	This is a form which is signed by the applicant in which the applicant allows a background credit check to be made on them.
Guarantee	A guarantee is an agreement that guarantees a debt will be paid to a lender by another party in the case the borrower defaults
Loan contract	A loan contract sets out terms in which money has been lent. Its a vital legal document to enforce the terms of the loan.
Periodical payment authority	This is a form which is signed that authorises the bank to make payments for a fixed amount at regular terms on the borrowers behalf.
Signed application form	A signed application form is a form which a customer fills out and declares personal information, assets and liabilities etc.

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

In your own words, complete the table below; describe:

The negotiation process	The negotiation process is where two or more parties have a strategic discussion which ultimately settles a financial issue between the parties
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool	The Customer Relationship Management Tool helps with storing customer information, identifying sales opportunities, recording of service issue and managing campaigns
Certificate of Currency	This is a document issued by an insurance company to confirm that insurance has been obtained by the individual/business.

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 1 Assessor feedback:

[insert feedback]
Date assessed:	Click here to enter a date
Does the student need to resubmit?	No
Questions that need to be resubmitted
First submission	Not yet demonstrated
Resubmission	Not applicable

To pass this assignment, you will need to be assessed as DEMONSTRATED for either your first submission or your resubmission.

Task 2 The Australian financial market

The state of the economy and financial markets affects elements of lending, such as interest rates; and also has an impact on consumers attitudes to borrowing and debt.

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is Australias central bank and is responsible for monetary policy, financial and payment system policies, and other financial matters.

Task 2: Question 1

Research the RBA website and answer the following questions:

(a) List the three (3) statutory objectives (key elements) the RBA sets out to achieve. (20 words)

Hint/Tip:

There is a link to the website in the Toolbox.

Watch the Monetary Policy Framework video on the RBA website: <www.rba.gov.au/monetary-policy>, viewed 12 March 2022.

Student response to Task 2: Question 1(a)

- Stability of Currency

- Maintenance of full employment

- Ensuring the economic prosperity of the welfare of the people in Australia

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

(b) The RBA meet on the first Tuesday of each month to review the cash rate.

Name three (3) things relevant to a mortgage brokers role upon which the cash rate impacts.

(25 words)

Student response to Task 2: Question 1(b)

1. The wide range of lenders that can offer them reasonable interest rates

2. Loan Packages and features offered by lenders will be affected by the cash rate

3. Our overall role In the property market as mortgage payments will rise as a result of a higher cash rate which would impact the demand for real estate

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 2 Assessor feedback

[insert feedback]
Date assessed:	Click here to enter a date
Does the student need to resubmit?	No
Questions that need to be resubmitted
First submission	Not yet demonstrated
Resubmission	Not applicable

To pass this assignment, you will need to be assessed as DEMONSTRATED for either your first submission or your resubmission.

Task 3 Financial services legislation and industry codes ofpractice

Task 3: Question 1

Conduct some research to identify websites that you could use to keep up to date with regulatory changes and changes in codes of practice in the mortgage broking industry.

Complete the table below with the following information:

Two (2) Regulations/Legislations and two (2) codes of practice with which you must keep up to date.

For both, provide the website name and URL address, and explain how these websites are helpful for keeping up to date with changes.

(40words)

Student response to Task 3: Question 1

Regulation/ Legislation name	Website URL Address	Explain how this website is helpful to keep up to date with changes
1. National Consumer Credit Protection (NCCP) Act 2009:	https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2020C00215	The NCCP Act 2009 establishes the national consumer credit framework, which regulates the provision of credit to consumers
2. Privacy Act 1988	https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2017C00202	The Privacy Act 1988 regulates the handling of personal information by Commonwealth agencies and some private sector organisations.
Code Name	Website URL Address	Explain how this website is helpful to keep up to date with changes
1. Code of Banking Practice	https://www.ausbanking.org.au/banking-code/	The Code of Banking Practice sets out the standards of behaviour expected of banks when providing banking services to their customers.
2. Code of Conduct for Mortgage and Finance Brokers	https://www.mfaa.com.au/membership/membership-governance/code-of-practice	The Code of Conduct for Mortgage and Finance Brokers sets out the standards of behaviour expected of mortgage and finance brokers when providing services to their customers.

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 3: Question 2

List two (2) risks and the consequences that are associated with not complying with the NCCP Act.

(30 words)

Student response to Task 3: Question 2

Two risks include:

1. Criminal charges which includes fines and jail time up to 2 years

2. For a company it includes fines and termination of the company trading

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 3: Question 3

In your own words, describe the key features of the Privacy Act 1988.

(30 words)

Student response to Task 3: Question 3

Privacy Act key features include the confidentiality of the use and protection of private information of any individual/business.

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 3: Question 4

(a) In your own words, describe the key features and the purpose of codes of practice.

(b) Provide one (1) example of how a code of practice would be implemented into a work situation for a mortgage broker.

(50 words)

Student response to Task 3 Question 4

(a) Codes of Practice is a practical guide that helps comply with any legal duties under the work health and safety act

(b) The Codes of Practice could be implemented by giving an outline for any unacceptable workplace behaviour and the consequences of that.

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 3: Question 5

(a) In your own words describe best interests duty.

(b) Provide one (1) example of how the best interests duty would be implemented into a work situation for a mortgage broker.

(50 words)

Student response to Task 3: Question 5

(a) Best Interest Duty is making sure that my clients receive advice which assists in meeting their financial goals which act in their best interest.

(b) If a client needs life cover of $250k, as a broker I shouldnt cancel their existing policy for a new one just to obtain additional commissions if the premium/policy/benefits are the same.

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 3: Question 6

(a) How would you communicate changes in regulation, legislation, or codes of practice to your colleagues?

(b) Explain how you would execute changes to your organisations policy, procedures and practices to ensure that you are meeting the changes (for example, the introduction of best interests duty).

(80words)

Student response to Task 3: Question 6

(a) Transparency, training and development, feedback and asking employees to sign off on changes in regulation, legislation and codes of practice are all great ways to communicate changes.

(b) I would execute changes to the organisations policy, procedures and practices by having clear specified values and behaviours, encouraging accountability, ensuring my team is showing effort/making strides to help push this change.

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 3: Question 7

If you were unsure of how to apply any regulation, legislation or codes of practice to your role or interaction with a client, explain what you would do.

(30 words)

Student response to Task 3: Question 7

I would tell the customer I will seek clarification before giving them an answer as I do not want to provide false/misleading information. Once I receive all information required, I would then go back to the customer and explain to them what they require.

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 3: Question 8

Remaining compliant with financial services regulation and industry codes of practice is vital.
One way to make sure compliance is being met is through monitoring or internal audits.

You have been asked by your manager to implement an internal monitoring/audit process for your mortgage broking firm to ensure that the credit representatives are meeting their obligations with regulation, legislation and codes of practice.

Outline the monitoring/audit process that you have implemented to ensure compliance. You should include the following:

How you will monitor/audit compliance.

Who will undertake the monitoring/audit process.

What tools you will use.

How or where you will record the outcomes.

(150 words)

Student response to Task 3: Question 8

In order to monitor/ audit compliance, I would seek support from management to identify potential high-risk areas during work starting with their work plans, fraud alerts, reports, and audits. Program managers would then be engaged in determining levels of risk, probability of risk exposure, weaknesses, and damages that may arise from that risk within their operations.

After identification of the risks according to the highest priority, program managers then formulate appropriate internal controls, effective policies, and procedures; auditing ensures the monitoring program put in place is followed and checks whether it is operating effectively in reducing errors and risks within the operations.

For the audit/monitoring process to detect compliance risks within the firm managers within their respective areas of operation and internal audits may work hand in hand.

Tools to be used include programs of analysis such as databases, statistical analysis, and spreadsheets such as Excel.

Recording the outcomes in records (electronic) including work papers and necessary documents according to the procedures applied, pieces of evidence gathered, and conclusions reached during the monitoring/auditing process.

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 3: Question 9

What information provided by a client needs to be retained by a financial services organisation, like a brokerage? (50 words)

Student response to Task 3: Question 9

The information provided by a client that needs to be obtained by a financial service organisation such as a brokerage is information demonstrating that we acted in the client's best interests. We would also retain the advice provided, including why it is reasonable to believe that the advice is appropriate for the client, The information used and the actions taken by the provider to show that when giving advice, the guidance provider prioritized the client's interests.

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 3 Assessor feedback:

[insert feedback]
Date assessed:	Click here to enter a date
Does the student need to resubmit?	No
Questions that need to be resubmitted
First submission	Not yet demonstrated
Resubmission	Not applicable

To pass this assignment, you will need to be assessed as DEMONSTRATED for either your first submission or your resubmission.

Task 4 Products and services

The financial services industry is very competitive, with many organisations offering a number of different lending and transactional products and services.

Organisations use a variety of approaches to market and promote their products and services.

It is very important that brokers are able to determine the right product and service to meet the needs and requirements of their clients.

Some clients like to be able to combine their lending products with other banking products and services. While it is important to have a thorough knowledge of lending products, it is also important to be able to identify other relevant products and services to accommodate your clients needs and requirements.

Task 4: Question 1

Using the information in the topic notes in conjunction with your own research, complete the product knowledge table below.

Student response to Task 4: Question 1

	1. Variable rate home loan package	2. Fixed rate home loan	3. Interest only home loan
Financial institution and name of product
Product characteristics (features) (Minimum of three (3))	1. 2. 3.	1. 2. 3.	1. 2. 3.
Product purpose (What would a client use this for?)
Applicable fees and charges
Terms and conditions of this product (Minimum of three (3))	1. 2. 3.	1. 2. 3.	1. 2. 3.
List one (1) strength and one (1) weakness	Strength: Weakness:	Strength: Weakness:	Strength: Weakness:
	4. Home equity loan (line of credit)	5. Credit card	6. Personal overdraft
Financial institution and name of product
Product characteristics (features) (Minimum of three (3))	1. 2. 3.	1. 2. 3.	1. 2. 3.
Product purpose (What would a client use this for?)
Applicable fees and charges
Terms and conditions of this product (Minimum of three (3))	1. 2. 3.	1. 2. 3.	1. 2. 3.
List one (1) strength and one (1) weakness	Strength: Weakness:	Strength: Weakness:	Strength: Weakness:

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 4: Question 2

Conduct your own research on current home loan industry trends. Provide a minimum of three (3) current trends. (50 words)

Student response to Task 4: Question 2

1. Home loan industry trends suggest that refinancing activity will continually increase. This is due to the fact that interest rates are at its highest point and they are looking to keep rates as low as possible and take advantage of any cashback offers

2. Another trend that is occurring is that more and more people are looking to get adjustable-rate mortgages. This is because they offer lower interest rates than fixed-rate mortgages, which can save borrowers a lot of money in the long run.

3. Finally, another trend that is happening is that home equity lines of credit are becoming more popular. This is because they can provide borrowers with a lot of flexibility when it comes to using their home equity.

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 4: Question 3

(a) How do financial service providers market and/or promote their products and services?

(b) Where can you locate a lending organisations current promotions and specials?

(c) Describe how you would identify clients whose needs match products and services that are part of a current promotional strategy.

(d Describe how you can keep your product knowledge up to date. Include the methods and/or systems you could use to maintain product knowledge.

(40 words)

Student response to Task 4: Question 3

(a) Financial service providers use Advertising, digital marketing, public relations and more to promote their products and services.

(b) A lending organisations promotions and specials could be located through their website, direct mail, customer service, social media and branches/offices

(c) I would segment my client database based on demographic, psychographic, and behavioral criteria to understand the needs of each group. Id then use data analysis to implement campaign targeting and personalised messaging to match specific needs and interests of these clients

(d) Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 4: Question 4

The Australian Banking Associations (ABA) Banking Code of Practice (BCOP) outlines several obligations for the provision of financial products and services. The Code can be downloaded from the ABA website.

(a) List at least two (2) items of information that must be provided to a client when providing financial products and services.

(b) Refer to the items you listed in part (a) and explain what the items clearly set out.

(d) According to the BCOP, how would you identify (become aware of) a potentially vulnerable client and a client on a low-income?

(100 words)

Student response to Task 4: Question 4

(a) Answer here

(b) Answer here

(d) Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 4: Question 5

What is a deposit bond and when would it be suitable for a purchaser to use this product?
(Refer to the Toolbox or conduct your own research) (30 words)

Student response to Task 4: Question 5

A deposit bond acts as a cash substitute and can be used when exchanging contracts at auction. It would be suitable for a purchaser to use this product when they want to pay a deposit using the deposit bond instead of cash from their own accounts.

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 4 Assessor feedback:

[insert feedback]
Date assessed:	Click here to enter a date
Does the student need to resubmit?	No
Questions that need to be resubmitted
First submission	Not yet demonstrated
Resubmission	Not applicable

To pass this assignment, you will need to be assessed as DEMONSTRATED for either your first submission or your resubmission.

Section 2: Business skills

Task 5 Effective communication

Communication is vital in all interactions, particularly for successful team and client relationships in business.

Answer the following questions using the information from the topic notes in conjunction with your own research.

Task 5: Question 1

List a minimum of four (4) types of communication skills and explain why each is important for effective business communication. (40 words)

Student response to Task 5: Question 1

Four different types of communication skills are: Verbal; It allowes us to build personal relationships with clients, Nonverbal; this is important as the correct body language can help building trust and rapport, Written; This is a permanent record of the communication and can take the form of email, reports etc. The last is listening; this is important as it really helps you understand any needs or concerns of others. Once they know you understand them it will help build a deeper relationship & trust.

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 5: Question 2

(a) Explain why listening is so important for effective communication.

(b) List three (3) barriers to effective listening.

(30 words)

Student response to Task 5: Question 2

(a) Listening is important in business communication because it helps individuals understand the needs and concerns of others and build trust and rapport. Effective listening skills can also help individuals avoid misunderstandings and resolve conflicts.

(b) 3 barriers to effective listening are: Distractions, prejudgements and emotional reactiveness.

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 5: Question 3

List five (5) tips to help someone communicate more effectively with different types of clients
(e.g. when dealing with a someone from a different cultural background, whose first language may not be English or a difficult client).

(50 words)

Student response to Task 5: Question 3

5 tips to help someone communicate more effectively with different types of clients are: Showing respect, Using clear and simple language to be easy to understand, listen actively, be patience and adapt your communication style.

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 5 Assessor feedback:

[insert feedback]
Date assessed:	Click here to enter a date
Does the student need to resubmit?	No
Questions that need to be resubmitted
First submission	Not yet demonstrated
Resubmission	Not applicable

To pass this assignment, you will need to be assessed as DEMONSTRATED for either your first submission or your resubmission.

Task 6 Professional development

Refer to the business profile for Capital City Finance and Mortgage Brokers (CCF & MB) located in the subject room.

For this task you are to assume you are a mortgage consultant with the CCF & MB team.

Your manager has gone on extended leave and you have been given the task to step up into their role for that period. You are responsible for the performance and development of yourself and your team. Youalso have a new team member starting in your organisation. It is now your responsibility to ensure that they are provided with the correct information and support to ensure they have the best opportunity to succeed in your organisation.

You will be required to explain a number of items to your team, as well as support and guide them to maintain their performance and professional development during this time.

Task 6: Question 1

(a) Explain why is it important for individual work goals to align to the organisations goals?

(b) Identify the types of organisational framework that you can refer to when planning your own and your teams work goals to ensure that they align to the organisations goals.

(c) List the colleagues you would consult with if you required clarification of your own role responsibilities and how they fit into the wider organisations goals and objectives.

(80 words)

Hint/Tip:

You may be required to conduct your own research for this Task. Refer to the Toolbox for suggested links.

Student response to Task 6: Question 1

(a) Answer here

(b) Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 6: Question 2

(a) Where would you document the new team members role responsibilities?

(b) How will you outline and document their role-specific targets?

(d) Describe how you can use technology to help you manage the teams work priorities.

(50 words)

Student response to Task 6: Question 2

(a) Answer here

(b) Answer here

(d) Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 6: Question 3

What guidance can you provide the new team member to keep up to date with industry and product knowledge? Provide a minimum of four (4) tips.

(50 words)

Student response to Task 6: Question 3

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 6: Question 4

(a) Describe how you can encourage and facilitate personal and professional development for you and your team?

(b) How can you record and document you and your teams personal and professional development goals?

(c) Explain the human resources policy and procedure at CCF & MB regarding the attendance of professional development seminars, webinars and offsite development workshops.
(Refer to the example business profile for CCF & MB)

(50 words)

Student response to Task 6: Question 4

(a) Answer here

(b) Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 6: Question 5

(a) Describe how can you identify team health and wellbeing in the workplace.
(e.g. How would you know if your team is working well together and if individuals are okay).

(b) What strategies might you put into place to manage team health and wellbeing in your workplace?

(80 words)

Student response to Task 6: Question 5

(a) Answer here

(b) Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 6: Question 6

Part of your role requires you to monitor and measure your own performance.

(a) Complete the annual targets in your scorecard. (You may need to conduct some research for realistic targets ?there is an example Scorecard located in the Business Profile for CCF & MB)

(b) Complete the actual results up to Quarter 3. You notice you are behind in two Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Record the results in the Scorecard below.

(i) Include your results compared against the last quarter.

(ii) Include a self-assessment of your performance.

(iii) Seek feedback from your team leader of steps that you can take to improve your work performance and meet your targets.

Student response to Task 6: Question 6

Q1 Target

Actual

Result

% of Target

Q2 Target

Actual

Result

% of Target

Q3 Target

Actual

Result

% of Target

Q4 Target

Actual

End of year result

% of Target

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 6: Question 7

Improving your own work performance requires both self-assessment and seeking feedback from others.

(a) Describe how you monitor and update your own performance against your scorecard.

(b) To improve your own personal performance, how should you approach the feedback you receive from others?

(c) When reviewing your performance against your colleagues/workgroup, describe the different methods you can use to analyse and interpret feedback from others.

(d) When communicating with people from different cultures, identify what barriers you need to overcome to ensure you meet your personal responsibilities?

(200 words)

Student response to Task 6: Question 7

(a) Answer here

(b) Answer here

(d) Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 6: Question 8

(a) You are required to create a professional development plan (PDP).
(Refer to the Toolbox for a sample PDP or you can develop your own.)

Your PDP must include the following, namely:

the two (2) KPIs from your scorecard for which you are behind as at Q3.

a goal for each of those KPIs to ensure you will achieve them by Q4.

the steps/actions you will take to achieve the goals.

two (2) professional development areas that you would like to improve

two (2) formal training or continuous professional development activities that relate to the industry (refer to industry associations for ideas).

the minimum amount of CPD points you would need to maintain if you were a Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) member holding loan writer status (link available in the Toolbox).

(b) Once you have completed your personal development plan, who will you seek feedback from on theplan?

(150 words)

Student response to Task 6: Question 8

(a) Answer here

(b) Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 6: Question 9

Now that you have developed your own PDP, prepare two (2) other PDPs, each containing a minimum of two (2) development areas, for the following staff members:

(a) a loans administrative officer

(b) a mortgage broker who has recently joined the team.

(150 words)

Student response to Task 6: Question 9

(a) Answer here

(b) Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 6: Question 10

Managing your time is vital to being able to juggle all of your work tasks, professional development and personal life. Refer to the information provided in the topic notes as well as conduct your own research regarding the important/urgent matrix.

There are many short videos available for example, the Eisenhower matrix: How to manage your tasks with Eisenhower, [online video], viewed 3 May 2021, <www.youtube.com/watch?v=tT89OZ7TNwc>.

(a) Make a list of a minimum of twelve (12) tasks and activities a mortgage broker (or mortgage consultant) would need to complete in their role. This should include anything that requires your time for example, team meetings, emails, personal emails, making a coffee, processing your work, training etc.

(30 words)

Hint/Tip:

Refer to the example business profile for Capital City Finance & Mortgage Brokers (CCF & MB) for a Mortgage Consultants Role description and list of role tasks.

When it comes to phone calls and emails, be specific about the types of phone calls or emails you handle. For example, personal/social emails versus urgent email requests from a client.

Student response to Task 6: Question 10(a)

(a) Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

(b) Once you have listed your job tasks above (from part a), place each task in the appropriate quadrant. (30 words)

Student response to Task 6: Question 10(b)

Important/Urgent

Answer here

Important/Not Urgent

Answer here

Not Important/Urgent

Answer here

Not Important/Not Urgent

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 6 Assessor feedback:

[insert feedback]
Date assessed:	Click here to enter a date
Does the student need to resubmit?	No
Questions that need to be resubmitted
First submission	Not yet demonstrated
Resubmission	Not applicable

To pass this assignment, you will need to be assessed as DEMONSTRATED for either your first submission or your resubmission.

Task 7 Customer service

Customer service is integral to the success of any organisation and regardless of industry, customers are placed at the core of everything businesses do. Therefore, being clear on your organisations customer service standards is critical to ensure that the service you and your team provide is in line with its culture and expectations.

Organisations establish customer service systems to ensure there is a consistently high standard of service for customers from end to end, across all departments, involving all team members, and at every touchpoint their customers have with their organisation.

It is important that the customer service system is continually monitored and reviewed to ensure that the system remains effective.

For the following questions, reflect on your current or past organisation or conduct research to explain how businesses approach gathering, monitoring and acting on feedback from internal and external customers. Then answer the following questions.

Task 7: Question 1

List and explain three (3) processes that a business can use to gather feedback from its clients? (30 words)

Student response to Task 7: Question 1

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 7: Question 2

Feedback is very important for a business to understand that the products and service that they provide to their clients meets the expectations of the clients.

The feedback from the quarterly customer survey on the service and products provided has been received by the business.

There are six (6) responses of feedback received:

The broker was really helpful and responded quickly to my emails. They were very personable and professional: Sam Welsh
I left a message on their message bank on Thursday night, leaving my details to be contacted the next day. I didnt get a response call until the following Thursday I really couldnt wait that long as I had found a property and went elsewhere: Anh Nam
No one responded my calls in a timely manner, it was always 2 to 3 days later: Mario Taranto
I sent an email on the Friday and still did not have a response by the following Friday, I wasnt very happy with that: Aya Farid
I sent through a couple of emails with questions that I had regarding my loan application. The response I received was not what I was expecting very unprofessional: Yarran Danggetti
I am really happy with the products recommended to meet my needs for a home loan: Dan Wong

It is important to record and action this feedback.

Part 1

The feedback is to be recorded in the client files.

(a) Select three (3) responses from above and record these details in the table below, including what actions you would take.

(b) How would you confirm that the clients expectations have been met in response to their feedback?

Student response to Task 7: Question 2 Part 1

(a) Answer here

Client name	Feedback source	Feedback comments	Action required	Action completed Y/N
Answer here	Answer here	Answer here	Answer here	Answer here

(b) Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Part 2

(a) Referring to the areas of concern in the survey responses above, write a customer service improvement report including:

three (3) areas where customer service can be improved. (What)

a minimum of two (2) actions that would be required to implement the improvements. (How)

a list of the stakeholders that would need to be consulted to implement the improvement, and
an explanation of how you would communicate this with the stakeholders. (Who)

(b) Write an email to a stakeholder identified in the table below explaining your recommendation and how it will improve the area of customer service.

(100 words)

Hint/Tip:

Draw on your current and/or past experiences to answer this question. Refer to the Toolbox for examples of customer service standards. You may also use the example business profile of CCF & MB to answer this question. It is preferable that you relate the areas of customer service to the finance and mortgage broking industry. You also may need to conduct your own research.

Student response to Task 7: Question 2, Part 2

(a)

Area for Improvement	Steps/Actions to implement improvement the improvement (min of two (2) actions)	Communication to Stakeholders (name the stakeholder by role)	Time frame to complete
1. Answer here	Answer here	Answer here	Answer here
2. Answer here	Answer here	Answer here	Answer here
3. Answer here	Answer here	Answer here	Answer here

(b) Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 7: Question 3

(a) How can you and your team monitor the level of customer satisfaction in your workplace in line with the service standards set?

(b) Provide two (2) suggestions for ensuring that team members are accountable for the customer service standards in the workplace.

(75 words)

Student response to Task 7: Question 3

(a) Answer here

(b) Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 7 Assessor feedback:

[insert feedback]
Date assessed:	Click here to enter a date
Does the student need to resubmit?	No
Questions that need to be resubmitted
First submission	Not yet demonstrated
Resubmission	Not applicable

To pass this assignment, you will need to be assessed as DEMONSTRATED for either your first submission or your resubmission.

Task 8 ? Respond and report on complaints

Task 8: Question 1

Refer to the Toolbox in your subject room for Policies and Procedures and links regarding handling complaints and disputes, and respond to the following questions based on those documents:

(a) Who should a client refer their complaint to in the first instance?

(b) In accordance with the Banking Code of Practice, if a provider of financial products and services is unable to provide a resolution within 30 days, whatare the five (5) steps they must take?

(50 words)

Student response to Task 8: Question 1

(a) Answer here

(b) Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 8: Question 2

Consider the following scenario.

Mr Joseph Harper, a new customer, has called your office and has complained about the time it is taking to receive a decision on his loan application, which was submitted 10 days ago.

The average turnaround time with the lender Joseph has applied to for a loan is 14 working days. Additionally, the loan requires lenders mortgage insurance (LMI), which could add a further two days to the assessment time frame.

The client is getting anxious as he has made an offer on a property subject to finance. There is only 14 days from date of offer to confirm finance approval before the property will go back on the market, so he is very worried he may miss out on the property.

(a) Describe the steps you will take to resolve this complaint. Include the stakeholders you will refer to in the resolution process.

(b) Describe the resolution you will communicate to Joseph.

You may refer to the Toolbox for Policies and Procedures regarding handling complaints and disputes.

(80 words)

Student response to Task 8: Question 2

(a) Answer here

(b) Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 8: Question 3

Complete the customer report below based on the scenario in question 2.

Student response to Task 8: Question 3

Customer complaint report
Customer name
Title (Mr, Mrs, etc.)	Family name (surname)	Given names
Answer here	Answer here	Answer here
Service being provided to client:
Answer here
Nature of complaint:
Answer here
Outcome:
Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 8 Assessor feedback:

[insert feedback]
Date assessed:	Click here to enter a date
Does the student need to resubmit?	No
Questions that need to be resubmitted
First submission	Not yet demonstrated
Resubmission	Not applicable

To pass this assignment, you will need to be assessed as DEMONSTRATED for either your first submission or your resubmission.

Task 9 Prospecting for new clients

Finding sales prospects or people who are likely to become customers is necessary to ensure the stability and growth of a business.

Task 9: Question 1

What communication methods can be used to prospect for new clients?

(30 words)

Student response to Task 9: Question 1

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 9: Question 2

Refer to the Toolbox and the Client Prospecting Guidelines and answer the following questions:

(a) What are the four (4) steps you must include in your introduction when making a prospective call?

(b) Following your introduction, what important question must you ask before continuing with your call?

(c) What should you do if the prospect advises you that they do not wish to continue the call and they do not wish to be contacted again?

(30 words)

Student response to Task 9: Question 2

(a) Answer here

(b) Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 9: Question 3

You have made two (2) prospecting calls. As per the client prospecting guidelines located in the Toolbox, complete the client prospect register below for the following scenarios:

(a) Call 1: You made a call to Rosie Abdul. Following your introduction, Rosie agreed to continue the call. Rosie has been considering refinancing her home loan and seeking an increase to her loan so as she can renovate her kitchen. Rosie also said that the task of doing the research for different lenders seems too daunting. She is not quite ready to begin the process, but she is interested in how your brokerage could assist her. Rosie asked if you could call back in three months.

(b) Call 2: You just called Bruce OConnor and introduced yourself and provided the purpose of the call. You asked Bruce permission to proceed with the call. Bruceadvised that he was not interested and did not want to receive calls from your firm in the future.

Student response to Task 9: Question 3

Client prospect register

Name	Date	Contact method	Comment/outcome	Follow up required (Y/N)	Follow up date	Do not call
(a) Answer here	Answer here	Answer here	Answer here	Answer here	Answer here	Answer here
(b) Answer here	Answer here	Answer here	Answer here	Answer here	Answer here	Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 9: Question 4

Refer to your contact with Rosie Abdul in Question 4. Three months has now passed, and you need to call Rosie back.

Explain how you will prepare for your next call with Rosie. Include the following:

(a) The information you will require from Rosie.

(b) The information you should provide to Rosie about how your brokerage firm can assist her and a brief outline of the application process.

(80 words)

Student response to Task 9: Question 4

(a) Answer here

(b) Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 9: Question 5

Refer to the Toolbox for the link to the following article:
6 Steps of a Successful Sales Process: Understanding both perspectives.

Explain the key features of the buying and selling process.

(80 words)

Student response to Task 9: Question 5

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 9 Assessor feedback:

[insert feedback]
Date assessed:	Click here to enter a date
Does the student need to resubmit?	No
Questions that need to be resubmitted
First submission	Not yet demonstrated
Resubmission	Not applicable

To pass this assignment, you will need to be assessed as DEMONSTRATED for either your first submission or your resubmission.

Task 10 Professional networks

You build on your network base each day at work as you interact with your colleagues, and internal and external stakeholders. You even build networks in your social life.

Networks and professional connections are important as they can be helpful in building on your industry knowledge, your career development and also to grow your business.

Hint/Tip:

Watch the video Networking for Success the link is in the Toolbox.

Internal networks people you know and connect with inside your organisation, for example, colleagues, people from other departments.

External networks people you know and connect with outside of the organisation, for example, other professionals who do not work in your organisation that are aligned with your work, industry associations, family, friends, sporting clubs, social clubs, committees, children school, social/professional media platforms.

Task 10: Question 1

(a) Identify and make a comprehensive list (minimum of ten (10) internal and external networks). Thiscan include networking groups and/or associations.

List people by their role rather than their names if you are not currently working, you can list the networks you would have in a mortgage broker role.

(b) From the list you created in part (a), choose six (6) networks. At least one (1) must be from the financial services industry and one (1) must be a third-party referrer. The others may be from any other connections. Complete the table below by outlining how your connection with these networks is of benefit to you and to the broking business.

(c) From the list in Part (b), choose three (3) connections/networks. Explain how you develop and maintain those relationships. Include how you will stay in contact and also how you will enhance the relationship to ensure it remains mutually beneficial.

(d) Identify and explain the importance of three (3) communication channels and tools that you use to develop and maintain professional relationships.

(100 words)

Student response to Task 10: Question 1

(a) Answer here

Internal

External

(b)

Network	Benefit You
1. Answer here	Answer here
2. Answer here	Answer here
Network	Benefit to the business
3. Answer here	Answer here
4. Answer here	Answer here
5. Answer here	Answer here

Network	Benefit to the business
6. Answer here	Answer here

(c)

Network/connection Name	Type of network/connections	Actions you take to develop and maintain the relationship
1. Answer here	Answer here	Answer here
2. Answer here	Answer here	Answer here

Network/connection Name	Type of network/connections	Actions you take to develop and maintain the relationship
3. Answer here	Answer here	Answer here

(d)

	What are the positive features of this method (why might you use it)?
1. Answer here	Answer here
2. Answer here	Answer here
3. Answer here	Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 10: Question 2

Explain how you will maintain policy, regulations and codes of practice when networking to promote your business and enhance its reputation. Include how you would present yourself, communicate and maintain client confidentiality. (30 words)

Student response to Task 10: Question 2

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 10: Question 3

(a) Identify two (2) practices that could be implemented to improve business practices when it comes to developing and maintaining networks.

(b) Explain which personnel you would involve in reviewing your network connections to ensure that they are appropriate for your business needs and why you would involve them.

(75 words)

Student response to Task 10: Question 3

(a) Answer here

(b) Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 10 Assessor feedback:

[insert feedback]
Date assessed:	Click here to enter a date
Does the student need to resubmit?	No
Questions that need to be resubmitted
First submission	Not yet demonstrated
Resubmission	Not applicable

To pass this assignment, you will need to be assessed as DEMONSTRATED for either your first submission or your resubmission.

Task 11 Managing information

Working as a broker in the financial services industry can involve working for a large or small organisation. A comprehensive understanding of the organisations structure, management, processes and policies is vital for success.

Refer to the Capital City Finance and Mortgage Brokers (CCF & MB) case study (Future developments) located in the subject room.

CCF & MB have hired a new sales team member, and you are responsible for completing the induction program.

Task 11: Question 1

Briefly explain how CCF & MB access information regarding updates to products and services in their system.

(50 words)

Student response to Task 11: Question 1

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 11: Question 2

Managing information in a mortgage broking firm may also apply to maintaining and upkeeping compliance and licences. Refer to the Australian Securities and Investment Commissions (ASIC) website to answer the following question.

Australian credit licence holders are required to complete an Annual Compliance Certificate and lodge it with ASIC.

Hint/Tip:

You will be required to conduct your own research Refer to the Toolbox and ASICs website.

When completing the Annual Compliance there is specific information required to be provided to ASICupon lodgement. List the five (5) items that are required to be confirmed on the Annual Compliance Certificate.

(75 words)

Student response to Task 11: Question 2

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 11 Assessor feedback:

[insert feedback]
Date assessed:	Click here to enter a date
Does the student need to resubmit?	No
Questions that need to be resubmitted
First submission	Not yet demonstrated
Resubmission	Not applicable

To pass this assignment, you will need to be assessed as DEMONSTRATED for either your first submission or your resubmission.

Section 3: The lending process

Task 12 Understanding the clients needs

Brokers have both ethical and legislative obligations to understand a clients needs and objectives. Thereare obligations for making reasonable inquiries and verifications under NCCPs responsible lending obligations contained in ASICs Regulatory Guide 209 (RG209).

Research RG209.43 online and answer the following questions.

Task 12: Question 1

While it is important to understand your clients needs and objectives to ensure that you recommend a product that has all of the features and benefits they require, it is also important to understand other requirements your client may have to ensure the product recommended is not unsuitable.

List at least four (4) types of specific customer requirements your client may have.

Hint/Tip:

Refer to your topic notes and/or conduct your own research.

Choose requirements that may not necessarily be a product feature, for example, a client may want a lender that they can visit or may need to sell the property in a specific time frame.

(20 words)

Student response to Task 12: Question 1

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 12: Question 2

When the loan is for a self-employed person, the lender will ask for financial information for the business. What are the common financial records the lender will ask for? Provide a minimum of three (3). (Thesemust be in addition to what a PAYG client would provide.)

(20 words)

Student response to Task 12: Question 2

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 12: Question 3

(a) Explain the information that is contained in a credit report.

(b) Why it is important that the client provides all the details about their credit report to their broker at the beginning of the loan process?

(d) What would you advise your client to do if their loan was declined due to their credit report?

(80 words)

Student response to Task 12: Question 3

(a) Answer here

(b) Answer here

(d) Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 12 Assessor feedback:

[insert feedback]
Date assessed:	Click here to enter a date
Does the student need to resubmit?	No
Questions that need to be resubmitted
First submission	Not yet demonstrated
Resubmission	Not applicable

To pass this assignment, you will need to be assessed as DEMONSTRATED for either your first submission or your resubmission.

Task 13 Developing and presenting solutions

Task 13: Question 1

The client solution is not just about providing a product that will meet their product needs. Developing a solution for your clients needs also involves the security or collateral that the lender will require for that loan product.

(a) List a minimum of three (3) types of assets that lenders may take as collateral to secure a loan. (Thiscan be security for either consumer or commercial lending.)

(b) List a minimum of two (2) security documents that are required in order for the lender to have control over the asset while the loan is in place.

(c) If a director offers their home (in their personal name) as security for lending in their company name, what is the name of the security document that is required to link the asset to the loan?

(d) From time to time a client may need to offer a second property to support a loan in order to reduce the loan-value-ratio (LVR) to avoid LMI and meet lender requirements. What is this name of this practice?

(50 words)

Student response to Task 13: Question 1

(a) Answer here

(b) Answer here

(d) Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 13 Assessor feedback:

[insert feedback]
Date assessed:	Click here to enter a date
Does the student need to resubmit?	No
Questions that need to be resubmitted
First submission	Not yet demonstrated
Resubmission	Not applicable

To pass this assignment, you will need to be assessed as DEMONSTRATED for either your first submission or your resubmission.

Task 14 Packaging the application to send to the lender

Packaging a home loan application is detailed and requires a mortgage broker to gather documents to prepare the lending submission in accordance with the lenders requirements.

While it is important to know what documents you will need to gather, it is also important that you understand the information contained within the documents. For example, the frequency of income, if overtime is included.

Task 14: Question 1

(a) Explain what documents you would gather to in order to verify:

(i) a PAYG employees income

(ii) a self-employed persons income

(iii) rental income for an existing investment property.

(b) Choose three (3) documents that you listed in part (i). Write one (1) question that you could ask the client to confirm you understand the information contained within each of the documents provided.

(60 words)

Student response to Task 14: Question 1

(a)(i) Answer here

(a)(ii) Answer here

(a)(iii) Answer here

(b) Answer here

Document	One (1) question to confirm information with your client
1. Answer here	Answer here
2. Answer here	Answer here
3. Answer here	Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 14: Question 2

When submitting your clients loan application, you also need to submit supporting documentation.

(a) Explain how you confirm that you have the correct supporting documents for your clients loan requirements in accordance with the lenders requirements. (e.g. If the loan application was for an investment property, think of what may be required as specific supporting documents)

(b) Explain how you check the supporting documentation for accuracy and also to ensure that the documents are in the right format and legible for the lender.

(40 words)

Student response to Task 14: Question 2

(a) Answer here

(b) Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 14 Assessor feedback:

[insert feedback]
Date assessed:	Click here to enter a date
Does the student need to resubmit?	No
Questions that need to be resubmitted
First submission	Not yet demonstrated
Resubmission	Not applicable

To pass this assignment, you will need to be assessed as DEMONSTRATED for either your first submission or your resubmission.

Task 15 ? Monitor the lending process

Some loan applications may require further information following submission. This often means returning to the client to obtain the information.

Task 15: Question 1

Provide one (1) example of further information a lender may request. Explain common reasons for the additional information.

(30 words)

Student response to Task 15: Question 1

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 15 Assessor feedback:

[insert feedback]
Date assessed:	Click here to enter a date
Does the student need to resubmit?	No
Questions that need to be resubmitted
First submission	Not yet demonstrated
Resubmission	Not applicable

To pass this assignment, you will need to be assessed as DEMONSTRATED for either your first submission or your resubmission.

Section 4: Case studies

Case study 1: Philip and Jennifer Brown

The case study is located in the subject room in KapLearn.

Often client meetings occur in the form of a face-to-face meeting, typically at the brokers office or in the clients home or workplace. As technology has developed, it has made different forms of client contact possible using software such as Zoom. Conducting online meetings has become more acceptable and can also be quite convenient for some clients.

Task 16 Case study: Purchasing an owner-occupied home

It is time to prepare to meet with your first client, Philip and Jennifer Brown. As the broker, you need to consider a range of obligations when dealing with a customer. This section will consider some of these obligations.

Task 16: Question 1

You have just made an appointment over the phone to meet with Jennifer and Philip.

Prepare an email outlining the purpose of your first meeting. In the email, make sure you also cover the following points.

(a) What documents would you attach to the email?

(b) Include the following information in your email:

(i) the services, values and capacity your organisation has to offer

(ii) your background, credentials and your role as their broker

(iii) the commercial relationship that your firm has with the product providers (i.e. the lenders on your panel).

(50 words)

Hint/Tip:

You can base your response to Part (b) on the CCF & MB business case study located in the subject.

Student response to Task 16: Question 1

(a) Answer here

(b)(i) Answer here

(b)(ii) Answer here

(b)(iii) Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 16 Assessor feedback:

[insert feedback]
Date assessed:	Click here to enter a date
Does the student need to resubmit?	No
Questions that need to be resubmitted
First submission	Not yet demonstrated
Resubmission	Not applicable

To pass this assignment, you will need to be assessed as DEMONSTRATED for either your first submission or your resubmission.

Task 17 Completing the fact find

Task 17: Question 1

From the information in Case Study 1 for Jennifer and Philip Brown, complete the following tasks.

(a) Using the client information collection tool/fact finder below, complete:

(i) assets and liabilities

(ii) needs analysis

(iii) credit representative notes

(iv) anticipated fees and charges

(v) funds to complete.

Student response to Task 17: Question 1

Client information collection tool/Factfinder

or the client information collections tool/fact finder tasks, you will need to calculate government fees and charges as well as LMI where applicable.

For this assignment, Genworth is your lenders LMI provider. Please use the Genworth LMI calculator for all LMI calculations. There are links provided in the Toolbox to help you calculate the applicable fees and charges.

Appointment date: Student to insert date

Appointment time: Student to insert time

		Applicant 1	Applicant 2
Surname		Answer here	Answer here
Other names		Answer here	Answer here
Contact details	Address	Answer here	Answer here
	Phone (W) Phone (H)	Answer here	Answer here
	Mobile	Answer here	Answer here
	Email	Answer here	Answer here
Employment		Answer here	Answer here
How long?		Answer here	Answer here
Previous employer (if less than two years)		Answer here	Answer here
How long?		Answer here	Answer here
Employment type (FT/PT/casual/self-employed)		Answer here	Answer here
Gross income (p.a.)		Answer here	Answer here
Number of dependants		Answer here	Answer here
Motor vehicles: make/model/year/value $		Answer here	Answer here
Loan purpose		Answer here
Purchase price/valuation		Answer here
Deposit on property		Answer here
Loan amount		Answer here
Borrowing capacity (using Genworth serviceability calculation)		Answer here

Assets and liabilities

Assets		Liabilities
Details	Market value	Details	Monthly payments	Amount owing
Owner occupied property at:	Answer here	Mortgage with:	Answer here	Answer here
Investment Property at:	Answer here	Mortgage with:	Answer here	Answer here
Cash at bank (includes fixed deposits)	Answer here	Car leasing	Answer here	Answer here
Other cash (includes offset accounts)	Answer here	Personal loans 1. 2.	Answer here	Answer here
Deposit paid on property (only if paid)	Answer here	Overdraft	Answer here	Answer here
Motor vehicles: 1. 2.	Answer here	Other loans: 1. 2.	Answer here	Answer here
Personal effects	Answer here	Credit card limit: Answer here	Answer here	Answer here
Business value (if self-employed)	Answer here	Credit card limit: Answer here	Answer here	Answer here
Shares and investments	Answer here	Other:	Answer here	Answer here
Superannuation	Answer here	Other:	Answer here	Answer here
Other assets (give details)	Answer here	Other:	Answer here	Answer here
Total assets	Answer here	Total liabilities	Answer here	Answer here

Surplus/deficiency: (Total assets less Total liabilities) $Answer here

CURRENT MONTHLY LIVING EXPENSES (Provide a breakdown of the total amount listed in the case study use your discretion)
Food/housekeeping
Insurance (e.g. motor vehicles, home contents/ building, medical, life/income protection)
Utilities (e.g. rates, gas, electricity, transport)
Transport (e.g. public transport, petrol, registration, repairs)
Education (e.g. school, college, university)
Dependants support (e.g. childcare, child maintenance)
Entertainment (include online subscriptions, e.g. Netflix/Stan)
Other (detail below):

MONTHLY LIVING EXPENSES	Answer here

Needs analysis

1	Name of your current lender?		Answer here
2	What type of loans do you have?		Answer here
3	Why did you choose this particular loan and lender?		Answer here
4	What is the interest rate on your current loan?		Answer here
5	What are your payments?	Amount	Answer here
6		Frequency	Answer here
7	Do you know the fees and charges?		Answer here
8	What is your proposed purpose for the new loan you are applying for?		Answer here
9	Branch access available with current lender		Answer here
10	Internet banking available with current lender		Answer here
11	Phone banking available with current lender		Answer here
12	Lenders not to be considered		Answer here
13	Type of loan sought		Answer here
14	Preferred Interest rate range		Answer here
15	Payment frequency		Answer here
16	Redraw		Answer here
17	Offset		Answer here
18	Salary crediting		Answer here
19	Low fees and charges		Answer here

Credit representative notes

Note: Providing substantive notes here is a compulsory part of your assessment.

Answer here

Anticipated fees and charges

Anticipated purchase price	Answer here
Deposit on property	Answer here
Total Loan amount	Answer here
LVR %	Answer here
Purchase costs	Answer here
Stamp duty Transfer of Land	Answer here
Registration fee Transfer of Land	Answer here
Solicitor/conveyancer fee	Answer here
Rates and land taxes (estimate)	Answer here
Pest inspection (estimate)	Answer here
Building inspection (estimate)	Answer here
Borrowing costs	Answer here
Application/establishment fee	Answer here
Valuation fee	Answer here
Security admin fee	Answer here
LMI	Answer here
Registration of mortgage	Answer here
Discharge/Release of mortgage fee	Answer here
Search fees	Answer here
Other	Answer here
Total purchase and borrowing costs	Answer here

Funds to complete

PURCHASE AND LOAN COSTS:		AVAILABLE FUNDS:
Purchase price:	Answer here	Deposit if already paid to agent:	Answer here
Lender application/valuation fees:	Answer here	Cash savings:	Answer here
Stamp duty payable ? Transfer of Land	Answer here	Sale proceeds:	Answer here
Registration fee - Transfer of Land	Answer here
Registration of mortgage Land Titles Office	Answer here	Gift:	Answer here
Solicitors fees:	Answer here	FHOG:	Answer here
Other	Answer here	Other:	Answer here
Lenders mortgage insurance added to loan	Answer here	Other:	Answer here
TOTAL COSTS (A):	Answer here	TOTAL OWN FUNDS (D):	Answer here
LOAN AMOUNT REQUESTED (B):	Answer here	OWN FUNDS REQUIRED (AB) = C:	Answer here
OWN FUNDS REQUIRED (AB) = C	Answer here	SURPLUS/SHORTFALL (DC)	Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 17 Assessor feedback:

[insert feedback]
Date assessed:	Click here to enter a date
Does the student need to resubmit?	No
Questions that need to be resubmitted
First submission	Not yet demonstrated
Resubmission	Not applicable

To pass this assignment, you will need to be assessed as DEMONSTRATED for either your first submission or your resubmission.

Task 18 Assessing the clients situation

Based on the information gathered in the initial client meeting with Philip and Jennifer Brown (see Case Study 1) and any other online tools used, you now need toassess theclients loan application, paying particular attention that you have met regulations, legislative requirements, followed industry codes of practice, and met lender credit policy.

Provide data to support your comments and conclusions.

Note: You will need to use this assessment of the clients needs to complete Part 2 of your Oral Assignment.

Task 18: Question 1

Assume you have conducted your initial face-to-face meeting and have provided and sought the necessary information from your clients. Explain a minimum of three (3) regulatory and legislative requirements that you have met so far in dealing with this application. Include the documents you would have provided to the client in the initial meeting.

Note: You are not charging a fee for service to your client.

(30 words)

Student response to Task 18: Question 1

Answer here

Assessor feedback

Resubmission required?

Task 18: Question 2

As part of assessing the clients situation, a broker is required to determine the approximate cost of LMI.

(a) Will Jennifer and Philip be required to pay LMI and why or why not?

(b) If so, what would the premium be?

(40 words)

Hint/Tip:

The calculators are located in the Toolbox. Also, for the purposes of this assignment, you may use the LMI premium excluding stamp duty.

Student response to Task 18: Question 2

(a)	Answer here
(b)	Answer here
(c)	Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 18: Question 3

In the previous question you used the Genworth LMI calculator to work out the LMI premium for Philip and Jennifer Brown. There are other helpful tools located on the Genworth site that can assist you with the preparation of a loan application.

On the Genworth website, under Tools, select the appropriate calculators to complete the following:

(a) What is Philip and Jennifers maximum loan amount according to Genworth serviceability calculation?

(b) What is their combined total gross and net incomes?

(c) What is the proposed monthly loan repayment, based on the actual interest rate? (Tip: capitalise the LMI cost onto the loan amount.)

(30 words)

Student response to Task 18: Question 3

(a) Answer here

(b) Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 18: Question 4

Based on what they have disclosed to you, does the client have the capacity to meet the deposit and total cash contribution required for the property purchase? Explain why or why not.

(30 words)

Student response to Task 18: Question 4

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 18: Question 5

What is the security offered for this loan? Is it an appropriate type of security?
If so, explain why or whynot.

(30 words)

Student response to Task 18: Question 5

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 18: Question 6

Prior to submitting the application, you are required to obtain a valuation on the property.

For the purposes of the assignment, the broker is to arrange the valuation of the security prior to submitting the loan application.

(a) Complete the template below and prepare a letter to instruct the valuer to conduct a valuation for Philip and Jennifer Brown.

(b) One completed and submitted, how and where would you file this for future reference?
(Consider correct document policies and procedures including legislation and security.)

Student response to Task 18: Question 6

(a) Answer here

Property Valuation Request

Broker details	Nam	Contact details

Client name	Loan type	Loan amount

Loan purpose

Purchase 0 Refinance 0 Consolidation 0 Equity release 0

Property type

Residential 0 Commercial 0 Vacant land 0 Land and construction 0

Property address:

Title details

Volume:

Folio:

Folio identifier: 5

Description

Year of construction
Number of bedrooms
Number of bathrooms
Car accommodation
Other rooms
Other features

Property value

Purchase price $ Date of contract -- / -- / ----

Land purchase price $

Building contract $

Refinance ? estimated value range

From $

To $

Rental income

Rent per month $ .00 Actual/Proposed

Valuation type:

Full valuation: 0

Kerbside: 0

Desktop: 0

(b) Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 18: Question 7

After considering the client's financial position, what loan amount would you recommend, and why?

(30 words)

Student response to Task 18: Question 7

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 18: Question 8

What is the likelihood that the clients will be able to meet all of their financial obligations once the loan isinplace? (30 words)

Student response to Task 18: Question 8

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 18: Question 9

Under Responsible lending requirements, brokers also need to consider foreseeable changes in a clients financial position. What issues may impact the clients ability to meet their financial obligations, including any possible risks, now or in the future? (40 words)

Student response to Task 18: Question 9

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 18: Question 10

Most lenders stress test home loan repayments by adding a 3.0% buffer to the interest rate to make sure the borrower can afford the repayments over the medium term. If interest rates increased by 3.0%, what would Philip and Jennifers loan repayments be, and doyou think they would beable to cope with the extra repayment amount? (50 words)

Student response to Task 18: Question 10

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 18: Question 11

(a) Identify appropriate product options you can present to the clients that may remove this interestrate risk?

(b) What advantage would this type of product provide for the customer?

(50 words)

Student response to Task 18: Question 11

(a) Answer here

(b) Answer here

Assessor feedback

Resubmission required?

Task 18 Assessor feedback:

[insert feedback]
Date assessed:	Click here to enter a date
Does the student need to resubmit?	No
Questions that need to be resubmitted
First submission	Not yet demonstrated
Resubmission	Not applicable

To pass this assignment, you will need to be assessed as DEMONSTRATED for either your first submission or your resubmission.

Task 19 Presenting borrowing options and potential benefits

Task 19: Question 1

Although Philip and Jennifer (Case Study 1) are looking to borrow at approximately 90% LVR, what other options may be available to them that would avoid the cost of LMI? Provide at least three (3) options.

(100words)

Student response to Task 19: Question 1

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 19: Question 2

Describe the First Home Owners Grant or home buyer assistance scheme benefits and stamp duty concessions that are available in the state where Philip and Jennifer are purchasing their home. Are Philip and Jennifer eligible for any assistance? Explain why or why not? (100words)

Student response to Task 19: Question 2

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 19: Question 3

Philip and Jennifer have called to discuss an issue in relation to the product option you have proposed. Theyare wondering whether it would be better to fix the interest rate on their loan after having received several conflicting viewpoints from family and friends.

(a) Explain the process you would use to research and identify the various product options available to address the issue raised and still meet the needs of Philip and Jennifer.

(b) Explain to Philip and Jennifer two (2) advantages and two (2) disadvantages of fixing a loan over different fixed rate terms.

(150words)

Student response to Task 19: Question 3

(a) Answer here

(b) Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 19: Question 4

What other option/s can you suggest if Philip and Jennifer remain uncertain about whether to fix the rate on their loan?

(100words)

Student response to Task 19: Question 4

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 19: Question 5

You want to ensure that Philip and Jennifer have all the critical insurance protections in case something unfortunate happened to one of them.

(a) What process would you follow during your discussion with the clients to ensure you have a good assessment of their needs? (50 words)

Student response to Task 19: Question 5(a)

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

(b) Explain who you should refer Philip and Jennifer to obtain advice on these types of products. (10words)

Student response to Task 19: Question 5(b)

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 19 Assessor feedback:

[insert feedback]
Date assessed:	Click here to enter a date
Does the student need to resubmit?	No
Questions that need to be resubmitted
First submission	Not yet demonstrated
Resubmission	Not applicable

To pass this assignment, you will need to be assessed as DEMONSTRATED for either your first submission or your resubmission.

Task 20 Supporting the client to settlement

Although a broker does not participate in the settlement process, they still need to remain in touch with all of the stakeholders until the loan settles.

Task 20: Question 1

Why it is important for the broker to remain informed of developments in the lending process despite not being actively involved at every stage? (100 words)

Student response to Task 20: Question 1

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 20: Question 2

The application form and related documents have now been signed and forwarded to the lender for approval. Philip and Jennifer have agreed that you will keep their solicitor informed of progress if/when the loan is approved.

(a) To improve your service delivery standards and ensure you are communicating effectively with Philip and Jennifer for the remainder of your interactions with them, you thought this was an appropriate time to review your client service standards. Refer to the Example of an organisations policies and procedures document in the Toolbox under the section client service standards. What evidence would you consider in your review of the service delivery standards?

(b) Considering organisational policy and procedure, how would you document the improvements and to whom in your organisation might you submit your review of the standards?

(100 words)

Student response to Task 20: Question 2

(a) Answer here

(b) Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 20 Assessor feedback:

[insert feedback]
Date assessed:	Click here to enter a date
Does the student need to resubmit?	No
Questions that need to be resubmitted
First submission	Not yet demonstrated
Resubmission	Not applicable

To pass this assignment, you will need to be assessed as DEMONSTRATED for either your first submission or your resubmission.

Case study 2: Mary Azacca

Case study 2 for Mary Azacca is located in your subject room in KapLearn.

Task 21 Case study 2: Refinancing a home loan

One of your clients, Adib Bursal, who has used your service for several years, has referred a work colleague who is considering their options to refinance their loan. The colleagues name is Mary Azacca.

The initial meeting with Mary was conducted over Zoom. Following the meeting, Mary forwarded basic information and documents sufficient to prepare a preliminary assessment.

Task 21: Question 1

A preliminary assessment is a document prepared by the broker and given to the borrower upon request. However, before the assessment is prepared, the broker must have a comprehensive idea of what the client requires.

To collect the information necessary to prepare a preliminary assessment, refer to Case Study 2 for MaryAzacca and complete the following tasks.

(a) Using the client information collection tool/fact finder, complete:

assets and liabilities

needs analysis

anticipated fees and charges

funds to complete.

Student response to Task 21: Question 1

Client information collection tool/Factfinder

Appointment date: Student to insert date

Appointment time: Student to insert time

		Applicant 1
Surname		Answer here
Other names		Answer here
Contact details	Address	Answer here
	Phone (W) Phone (H)	Answer here
	Mobile	Answer here
	Email	Answer here
Employment		Answer here
How long?		Answer here
Previous employer (if less than two years)		Answer here
How long?		Answer here
Employment type (FT/PT/casual/self-employed)		Answer here
Gross income (p.a.)		Answer here
Net income (monthly)		Answer here
Number of dependants		Answer here
Motor vehicles: make/model/year/value $		Answer here
Loan purpose		Answer here
Purchase price/Valuation		Answer here
Deposit on property		Answer here
Loan amount		Answer here
Borrowing capacity (using Genworth serviceability calculation)		Answer here

Assets and liabilities

Assets		Liabilities
Details	Market value	Details	Monthly payments	Amount owing
Owner occupied property at: 8 North Road Rockingham Perth Western Australia	Answer here	Mortgage with: Simply Home Loans	Answer here	Answer here
Investment property at:	Answer here	Mortgage with:	Answer here	Answer here
Cash at bank (includes fixed deposits)	Answer here	Car leasing	Answer here	Answer here
Other cash (includes offset accounts)	Answer here	Personal loans 1. 2.	Answer here	Answer here
Deposit paid on property (only if paid)	Answer here	Overdraft	Answer here	Answer here
Motor vehicles: 1. Holden Commodore SS 2007 2. Nissan Qashqai 2019 3. Indian Scout Motorcycle 2018	Answer here	Other loans: 1. 2.	Answer here	Answer here
Personal effects	Answer here	Credit card limit: Answer here	Answer here	Answer here
Business value (if self-employed)	Answer here	Credit card limit: Answer here	Answer here	Answer here
Shares and investments	Answer here	Other:	Answer here	Answer here
Superannuation	Answer here	Other:	Answer here	Answer here
Other assets (give details)	Answer here	Other:	Answer here	Answer here
Total assets	Answer here	Total liabilities	Answer here	Answer here

Surplus/deficiency: (Total assets less Total liabilities) $Answer here

CURRENT MONTHLY LIVING EXPENSES (Provide a breakdown of the total amount listed in the case study use your discretion)
Food/housekeeping
Insurance (e.g. motor vehicles, home contents/ building, medical, life/income protection)
Utilities (e.g. rates, gas, electricity, transport)
Transport (e.g. public transport, petrol, registration, repairs)
Education (e.g. school, college, university)
Dependants support (e.g. childcare, child maintenance)
Entertainment (include online subscriptions, e.g. Netflix/Stan)
Other (detail below):

MONTHLY LIVING EXPENSES	Answer here

Needs analysis

1	Name of your current lender?		Answer here
2	What type of loans do you have?		Answer here
3	Why did you choose this particular loan and lender?		Answer here
4	What is the interest rate on your current loan?		Answer here
5	What are your payments?	Amount	Answer here
6		Frequency	Answer here
7	Do you know the fees and charges?		Answer here
8	What is your proposed purpose for the new loan you are applying for?		Answer here
9	Branch access available with current lender		Answer here
10	Internet banking available with current lender		Answer here
11	Phone banking available with current lender		Answer here
12	Lenders not to be considered		Answer here
13	Type of loan sought		Answer here
14	Preferred interest rate range		Answer here
15	Payment frequency		Answer here
16	Redraw		Answer here
17	Offset		Answer here
18	Salary crediting		Answer here
19	Low fees and charges		Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 21 Assessor feedback:

[insert feedback]
Date assessed:	Click here to enter a date
Does the student need to resubmit?	No
Questions that need to be resubmitted
First submission	Not yet demonstrated
Resubmission	Not applicable

To pass this assignment, you will need to be assessed as DEMONSTRATED for either your first submission or your resubmission.

Task 22 ? Preparing a preliminary assessment

Preparing a preliminary assessment is required under the NCCP Act. In this task, you are required to prepare a preliminary assessment for Case study 2: Mary Azacca.

Task 22: Question 1

Before preparing the preliminary assessment, under best interest duty, you need to assess if there is a benefit to the customer by switching loans.

To determine if there is a benefit for the client you need to go to the MoneySmart website. Using the mortgage switching calculator, you need to:

(a) provide the result using the calculator

(b) explain if the customer will benefit from switching lenders.

The MoneySmart link can be located in the Toolbox.

(50 words)

Student response to Task 22: Question 1

(a) Answer here

(b) Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 22: Question 2

Will Mary be required to pay LMI? Explain why or why not.

(20 words)

Student response to Task 22: Question 2

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 22: Question 3

Using the information gathered from your customer, Mary Azacca, you are required to prepare the preliminary assessment.

Part of the preparation will require you to use a home loan comparison website and use that information to prepare the preliminary assessment below.

Preliminary Assessment

Student response to Task 22: Question 3

	Applicant 1
Full name (Client 1)	Answer here
REQUIREMENTS AND OBJECTIVES
Reasons for seeking credit or reviewing an existing contract, and the resulting benefit	Answer here
Specific features requested, and any risks or costs	Answer here

	MONTHLY FINANCIAL POSITION
	Current	Proposed
Total monthly after tax income: (A)	Answer here	Answer here
Total monthly repayments: (B)	Answer here	Answer here
Total monthly living expenses: (C)	Answer here	Answer here
TOTAL MONTHLY NET SURPLUS (A-B-C)	Answer here	Answer here
Foreseeable material financial changes, and resulting plan to meet the ongoing obligations

RECOMMENDED PRODUCT PARTICULARS
	PRODUCT 1	PRODUCT 2	PRODUCT 3
Lenders name
Loan product:
Loan Amount:
Term in years
Monthly repayments
Other loan details:
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE: Has any conflict of interest which may disadvantage the client been identified in relation to the recommended product?
SUITABILITY:
I consider that based on the information provided by the client and further enquiries that the loan proposal is not unsuitable for the client. Indicate yes or no and provide supporting comments.

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required
	No

Task 22: Question 4

Of the three loans recommended in the preliminary assessment, which loan product would you recommend to Mary, and why? (30 words)

Student response to Task 22: Question 4

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 22: Question 5

Does Mary qualify for any government concessions or stamp duty reductions?
Explain why or why not. (20 words)

Student response to Task 22: Question 5

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 22: Question 6

What other issues may impact, now or in the future, on the Marys ability to meet her obligations, includingany possible risks? (30 words)

Student response to Task 22: Question 6

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 22: Question 7

You are required to present your analysis and recommendations to your client. On this occasion you will make your presentation in an email. You will gather some of the information from your preliminary assessment and you will also need to include the following information.

Provide a brief summary of your understanding of the clients needs (this could be an outline summary of their proposed loan structure).

Provide a brief summary of the clients current financial position (use information from the case study).

Give an explanation of the product options evaluated that meet their needs (you should have researched at least three (3) lenders as part of the preliminary assessment) and details of the loan features. Use the internet or, if working in the industry, internalsoftware to do this.

Explain the option you recommend and the reasons for the recommendation including the loan amount, term and repayments. Explain how the recommended product meets the clients needs (referto the case study)

Invite questions from the client and respond in a follow-up email accordingly.

Seek agreement from the client to proceed with the product recommendation.

(200 words)

Student response to Task 22: Question 7

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 22: Question 8

Mary has responded to your email asking some questions.

To: Broker 1

Broker1@CCF&MB.com.au

From: mary.azacca@gmail.com

Re: Recommendation

Dear broker,

Thank you for providing your recommendation for the home loan product for my refinance application.

I have some questions I am hoping you can answer for me:

1. I want to open a bank account to make sure there is somewhere for any disbursement of surplus funds from the refinance settlement and also for my periodical payments to be debited from. What options do I have to apply to open a bank account?

2. What ID will I need to provide to open a new bank account?

I look forward to receiving your reply.

Thank you.

Mary Azacca

Send a reply email to Mary to answer her questions.

(100 words)

Hint/Tip:

You will need to conduct your own research to answer this question. Refer to the Toolbox for a suggested website.

Student response to Task 22: Question 8

FWD: To: Mary Azacca

mary.azacca@gmail.com

From: broker1@CCF&MB.com.au

re: Recommendation

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 22: Question 9

In the course of your interactions with Mary, you have gathered or completed a number of documents, which include, for example, the completed fact find with credit representative notes, the preliminary assessment and assorted communication with her. How and where would you file this information?

(30 words)

Student response to Task 22: Question 9

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 22 Assessor feedback:

[insert feedback]
Date assessed:	Click here to enter a date
Does the student need to resubmit?	No
Questions that need to be resubmitted
First submission	Not yet demonstrated
Resubmission	Not applicable

To pass this assignment, you will need to be assessed as DEMONSTRATED for either your first submission or your resubmission.

Case study 3: Ravi & Alice Patel

Case study 3 for Ravi & Alice Patel is located in the subject room.

Task 23 Case study: Purchasing an investment property

Ravi and Alice Patel have approached you to arrange finance to purchase an investment property. Theclients have already paid the 10?posit, so you will need to act fast as they need to settle in 60days.

Following the initial meeting, the clients have provided all of the essential documents to prepare a loan submission.

Task 23: Question 1

To commence the process, you need to enter the information collected into your aggregators CRM system. This will include:

(a) client information collection tool/fact finder

(b) assets and liabilities

(d) credit representative notes

(e) anticipated fees and charges

(f) funds to complete.

Student response to Task 23: Question 1

Client information collection tool/factfinder

Appointment date: Student to insert date

Appointment time: Student to insert time

		Applicant 1	Applicant 2
Surname		Answer here	Answer here
Other names		Answer here	Answer here
Contact details	Address	Answer here	Answer here
	Phone (W) Phone (H)	Answer here	Answer here
	Mobile	Answer here	Answer here
	Email	Answer here	Answer here
Employment		Answer here	Answer here
How long?		Answer here	Answer here
Previous employer (if less than two years)		Answer here	Answer here
How long?		Answer here	Answer here
Employment type (FT/PT/casual/self-employed)		Answer here	Answer here
Gross income (p.a.)		Answer here	Answer here
Number of dependants		Answer here	Answer here
Motor vehicles: make/model/year/value $ Toyota Prado 2015		Answer here	Answer here
Loan purpose		Answer here
Purchase price/valuation		Answer here
Deposit on property		Answer here
Loan amount		Answer here

Assets and liabilities

Assets		Liabilities
Details	Market value	Details	Monthly payments	Amount owing
Owner occupied property at:	Answer here	Mortgage with: Penrith Mutual Home Loan	Answer here	Answer here
Investment property at:	Answer here	Mortgage with:	Answer here	Answer here
Cash at bank (includes fixed deposits)	Answer here	Car leasing	Answer here	Answer here
Other cash (includes offset accounts)	Answer here	Personal loans 1. 2.	Answer here	Answer here
Deposit paid on property (only if paid)	Answer here	Overdraft	Answer here	Answer here
Motor vehicles: 1. Toyota Prado 2015 2.	Answer here	Other loans: 1. 2.	Answer here	Answer here
Personal effects household effects	Answer here	Credit card limit: Answer here	Answer here	Answer here
Business value (if self-employed)	Answer here	Credit card limit: Answer here	Answer here	Answer here
Shares and investments	Answer here	Other:	Answer here	Answer here
Superannuation Ravi Alice	Answer here	Other:	Answer here	Answer here
Other assets (give details) Boat: Bar crusher 2017	Answer here	Other:	Answer here	Answer here
Total assets	Answer here	Total liabilities	Answer here	Answer here

Surplus/deficiency: (Total assets less Total liabilities) $Answer here

CURRENT MONTHLY LIVING EXPENSES (Provide a breakdown of the total amount listed in the case study useyour discretion)
Food/housekeeping
Insurance (e.g. motor vehicles, home contents/ building, medical, life/income protection)
Utilities (e.g. rates, gas, electricity, transport)
Transport (e.g. public transport, petrol, registration, repairs)
Education (e.g. school, college, university)
Dependants support (e.g. childcare, child maintenance)
Entertainment (include online subscriptions, e.g. Netflix/Stan)
Other (detail below):

MONTHLY LIVING EXPENSES	Answer here

Needs analysis

1	Name of your current lender?		Answer here
2	What type of loans do you have?		Answer here
3	Why did you choose this particular loan and lender?		Answer here
4	What is the interest rate on your current loan?		Answer here
5	What are your payments?	Amount	Answer here
6		Frequency	Answer here
7	Do you know the fees and charges?		Answer here
8	What is your proposed purpose for the new loan you are applying for?		Answer here
9	Branch access available with current lender		Answer here
10	Internet banking available with current lender		Answer here
11	Phone banking available with current lender		Answer here
12	Lenders not to be considered		Answer here
13	Type of loan sought		Answer here
14	Preferred Interest rate range		Answer here
15	Payment frequency		Answer here
16	Redraw		Answer here
17	Offset		Answer here
18	Salary crediting		Answer here
19	Low fees and charges		Answer here

Credit representative notes

Note: Providing substantive notes here is a compulsory part of your assessment.

Answer here

Anticipated fees and charges

Anticipated purchase price	Answer here
Deposit on property	Answer here
Total Loan amount	Answer here
LVR %	Answer here
Purchase costs	Answer here
Stamp duty Transfer of Land Registration fee Transfer of Land	Answer here
Solicitor/conveyancer fee	Answer here
Rates and land taxes (estimate)	Answer here
Pest inspection (estimate)	Answer here
Building inspection (estimate)	Answer here
Borrowing costs	Answer here
Application/establishment fee	Answer here
Valuation fee	Answer here
Security admin fee	Answer here
LMI	Answer here
Registration of mortgage	Answer here
Discharge/release of mortgage fee	Answer here
Search fees	Answer here
Other	Answer here
Total purchase and borrowing costs	Answer here

Funds to complete

PURCHASE AND LOAN COSTS:		AVAILABLE FUNDS:
Purchase price:	Answer here	Deposit if already paid to agent:	Answer here
Lender application/valuation fees:	Answer here	Cash savings:	Answer here
Stamp duty payable Transfer of Land	Answer here	Sale proceeds:	Answer here
Registration fee Transfer of Land	Answer here
Registration of Mortgage Land Titles Office	Answer here	Gift:	Answer here
Solicitors fees:	Answer here	FHOG:	Answer here
Other	Answer here	Other:	Answer here
Lenders mortgage insurance Added to loan	Answer here	Other:	Answer here
TOTAL COSTS (A):	Answer here	TOTAL OWN FUNDS (D):	Answer here
LOAN AMOUNT REQUESTED (B):	Answer here	OWN FUNDS REQUIRED (AB) = C:	Answer here
OWN FUNDS REQUIRED (AB) = C	Answer here	SURPLUS/SHORTFALL (DC)	Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 23 Assessor feedback:

[insert feedback]
Date assessed:	Click here to enter a date
Does the student need to resubmit?	No
Questions that need to be resubmitted
First submission	Not yet demonstrated
Resubmission	Not applicable

To pass this assignment, you will need to be assessed as DEMONSTRATED for either your first submission or your resubmission.

Task 24 Preparing a loan proposal

After completing your investigation into what loan options are available, you are ready to proceed and prepare a loan proposal for the clients Ravi and Alice.

During discussions with the clients, they have confirmed their willingness to cross-collateralise their owner?occupied property as equity to purchase the investment property. So, you have agreed to send them an email and propose two options to finance the investment property.

Firstly, you are required to complete the credit proposal disclosure to attach to your email presentation.

Credit proposal disclosure

This document provides information on commissions and certain fees and charges the broker or other parties may receive in relation to the proposed loan or lease.

Task 24: Question 1

You now need to complete a credit proposal. For this task you will need to use an online loan comparison website and to complete the template below.

Lender information: The lender is paying an upfront commission of 0.65% of the loan amount and a monthly trail based on 0.15% of the loan balance.

Student response to Task 24: Question 1

Customer(s) full name(s)
Address
Phone and email
Proposed finance Interest rates and repayments may change if the lender changes its interest rate.	Lender:
Split 1	Purpose: Finance amount: Interest structure: Interest rate: Term: Repayments: Other features
Split 2	Purpose: Finance amount: Interest structure: Interest rate: Term: Repayments: Other features:
Total loan amount	$
Fees payable by you to us. These fees are payable by you.	$
Commission is payable for:
Commission payable by:
Commission payable to:
Reasonable estimate of commission:	___% of the amount of credit limit shortly after the finance is provided. We estimate this to be $_____. ___% per annum of your amount owing from time to time payable monthly. We estimate the largest monthly payment to be $__.

Estimate of total fees and charges payable to the financier in relation to applying for the finance.
These fees are payable by you.

Note: These figures are estimates only and the final figures will be shown in your credit contract or lease. Some (or all) of these fees may be paid from the finance proceeds.

We are not aware of any other fees or charges payable to anyone else in relation to the application for finance, but the financier may impose some additional requirements.

Application fee:

Establishment fee:

Lenders mortgage insurance:

Valuation fee:

Transfer duty fees

Refinancing fees:

Discharge fee:

Other known costs

Total

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 24: Question 2

Now that youve completed the credit proposal disclosure, you will need to write your email to the client. You must cover the following points, namely:

a summary of your understanding of the clients needs (this could be an outline summary of their proposed loan structure)

a brief summary of their current financial position (use information from the case study)

your explanation of the minimum of two (2) product options evaluated that meet their needs and details of the loan features (use the internet or, if working in the industry, internalsoftware)

the option you recommend and the reasons for the recommendation including the loan amount, term and repayments; explain how the recommended product meets the clients needs (refer to the case study); and explain why you recommend this lender.

invite questions from the client and respond in a follow-up email accordingly

provide a section for the client to provide you with permission to proceed.

(200 words)

Student response to Task 24: Question 2

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 24: Question 3

Ravi has responded to your email asking some questions.

To: Broker 1

Broker1@CCF&MB.com.au

From: ravi.patel@jayzar.com.au

Re: Recommendation

Dear broker,

Thank you for providing your recommendation for the home loan product for our refinance application. I have some questions I am hoping you can answer for us:

1. Can you please explain our rights for obtaining a written assessment.

2. Do you have to provide us with a comparison rate with your home loan product recommendations, and can you please explain the difference between the interest rate and the comparison rate?

3. We would like to negotiate the application fee or the interest rate for the product youve recommended.
Can you please advise how much you can negotiate for either the interest rate or the application fee on our behalf?

Thank you and regards,

Ravi Patel

Send a reply email to Ravi to respond to those questions.

(100 words)

Student response to Task 24: Question 3

FWD: To: Ravi Patel

ravi@jayzar.com.au

From: broker1@CCF&MB.com.au

Re: Recommendation

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 24 Assessor feedback:

[insert feedback]
Date assessed:	Click here to enter a date
Does the student need to resubmit?	No
Questions that need to be resubmitted
First submission	Not yet demonstrated
Resubmission	Not applicable

To pass this assignment, you will need to be assessed as DEMONSTRATED for either your first submission or your resubmission.

Task 25 ? Loan contracts and security documentation

Task 25: Question 1

When checking the loan offer contracts received from the lenders, what key points should you check to ensure the documents are accurate?

List a minimum of six (6) points. (20 words)

Student response to Task 25: Question 1

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 25: Question 2

If there is a guarantor involved, what type of professional should you recommend the client refer their loan contracts to prior to signing and why is this so important? Include which code you would be adhering to in doing so. (20 words)

Student response to Task 25: Question 2

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 25: Question 3

The clients have chosen to sign their contracts with you, in your capacity as a broker. Describe how you would explain the loan offer and security documentation to the client, as well as gain confirmation of their understanding of approval conditions of their finance.

Hint/Tip:

Include the sections of the loan offer that you would cover in your explanation to the client.

Refer to the topic notes and the sample Letter of Offer in the subject room.

(100 words)

Student response to Task 25: Question 3

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 25: Question 4

(a) Now that the client has signed the documents, explain how you will submit the documents to the lender.

(b) Include a comprehensive list of the documents that the lender will require in order to proceed with settlement. This may also include lender-specific documents for the new loan account etc.

(50 words)

Student response to Task 25: Question 4

(a) Answer here

(b) Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 25: Question 5

Explain to your client how you will communicate with them throughout the settlement process; include the method of communication and the timeframes. (This should be in line with the organisation service standards as outlined in the Toolbox.)

(20 words)

Student response to Task 25: Question 5

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 25: Question 6

You have just received a call from the lender to advise the documents have been executed correctly. Describe how you will notify the client. (15 words)

Student response to Task 25: Question 6

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 25 Assessor feedback:

[insert feedback]
Date assessed:	Click here to enter a date
Does the student need to resubmit?	No
Questions that need to be resubmitted
First submission	Not yet demonstrated
Resubmission	Not applicable

To pass this assignment, you will need to be assessed as DEMONSTRATED for either your first submission or your resubmission.

Task 26 Preparing the loan for settlement

Although a broker does not participate in the settlement process, they still need to remain in touch with all the stakeholders until the loan settles. Before the loan can settle the borrower needs to adhere to
pre-settlement conditions.

Task 26: Question 1

In the pre-settlement phase, there are items that need to be checked and satisfied. For each one, explain why it is required (i.e. what is the importance of each of item):

(a) building insurance

(b) independent legal advice.

(40 words)

Student response to Task 26: Question 1

(a) Answer here

(b) Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 26: Question 2

Explain the settlement process to the client, include the personnel who are involved at each step.

(100 words)

Student response to Task 26: Question 2

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 26: Question 3

Explain a minimum of four (4) examples of issues that can occur which may delay or prevent a settlement.
(80 words)

Student response to Task 26: Question 3

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 26: Question 4

Explain the steps in the process of registering security documentation. (50 words)

Hint/Tip:

In addition to the topic notes, you may also be required to undertake your own research.

Student response to Task 26: Question 4

Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 26: Question 5

When the lender is ready for settlement, they will contact the borrowers solicitor and inform them of the expected settlement date, and request details of funds to be distributed at settlement.

The lender will then prepare a pre-settlement costing sheet and forward to the borrowers solicitor in preparation for settlement. With the broker working closely with the borrowers solicitor, when they receive a copy of the costing sheet, the broker can then make sure that all the particulars are correct.

For this task you are required to prepare the following pre-settlement statement for the purchase of the investment property for Ravi and Alice Patel.

Student response to Task 26: Question 5

Purchaser/s:
Property:
Purchase
Purchase price:
Less:
	Deposit paid	( )
Subtotal
Adjustments
Plus	Council rates
Less
Amount due on settlement to vendor
Disbursements
	Eastern Conveyancing
	Land transfer/stamp duty & fees
Amount due on settlement from purchaser

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 26: Question 6

You are now at the closing stages of the loan process with this client.

(a) How and where do you file the information you have communicated with them?

(b) Once the settlement concludes, what else would you do to ensure you communicate with this client effectively?

(30 words)

Student response to Task 26: Question 6

(a) Answer here

(b) Answer here

Assessor feedback	Resubmission required?
	No

Task 26 Assessor feedback:

[insert feedback]
Date assessed:	Click here to enter a date
Does the student need to resubmit?	No
Questions that need to be resubmitted
First submission	Not yet demonstrated
Resubmission	Not applicable

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