The single line rate bar is shown on the broker website framework by default as part of the header and in the centre of the front page. The purpose is to position yourself as a broker, differentiate yourself from the 'others', showcase lowest available rates from your accredited lenders, and create website pathways. This FAQ will details how to modify the rate bars if and when required.
Note: Altering the Rate Bars as described on this page should be considered advanced. It may be best to contact support if you are required to alter the presentation of the data.
The Header 'bm_lowest_rates_block' Rate Bar
The Single Line Rate Bar will show on your website as follows:
Pictured: The single line rate bar is shown on the broker website framework by default as part of the header. The purpose is to position yourself as a broker, differentiate yourself from the 'others', showcase lowest available rates from your accredited lenders, and create website pathways.
The ribbon is created with a shortcode and is shown on desktop and tablet devices only. The default shortcode used is as follows: [bm_lowest_rates_block]Home Loan Variable: %%owner_occupied_v%% • Home Loan Fixed: %%owner_occupied_f%% • Fixed: %%fixed%% • Variable: %%variable%% • Investment IO: %%investment_io%% • Investment PI: %%investment_pi%%[/bm_lowest_rates_block]
These above values may be altered based on available placeholders, but the idea idea is to showcase the more common residential and investment rates. In all cases, the rate will link to the applicable product page that details the LVR, LMI, Fees and Charges, Eligibility etc.
the Rate Bar is shown directly under your menu and above the primary CTA assets.
Removing the 'bm_lowest_rates_block' Rate Bar
To remove the Rate Bar, you should edit any page in Elementor that includes the header (editing your 'Home' page is easiest). Select the header for editing. Simply delete the block containing the Rate Bar shortcode. Once done, click 'Save'.
Pictured: To remove the Rate Bar, you should edit any page in Elementor that includes the header (editing your 'Home' page is easiest). Select the header for editing. Simply delete the block containing the Rate Bar shortcode. Once done, click 'Save'.
Removing Rates: Like it or not, rate play a huge part in converting customers. However, in some cases - and for almost all real estate agents, buyers agents etc. - the rates can be removed entirely via an option on our end. Contact us if this is necessary.
bm_lowest_rates_block Shortcode Attributes
A number of attributes are available that will apply alternate style to the Rate Bar, with the most notable change being the text colour (the background colour is applied in Elementor).
sort_on_lowest
sort_on_lowest="comparison" to show comparison rates rather than the published rate.include_banks
include banks="cba,wba,nab,stg"].color
ffffff (white).size
0.7(en),cache
86400 by default (one full day). Rates are updated daily so this figure is more than adequate,The bm_rates_ribbon Rate Bar
Another rate bar is applied in the middle of your website above the lower centre-fold. The bar is presented as follows:
Pictured: Another rate bar is applied in the middle of your website above the lower centre-fold. The bar is only shown on the front page... but it may be used anywhere.
Shortcode used to return the rate bar above is as follows: [bm_rates_ribbon purpose="OWNER_OCCUPIED" rate="FIXED" text="SELECTED HOME LOAN RATES" number="25" after="Contact us for a better understanding of what rates might apply"]
Note that the shortcode is different to that of the header rate bar. To remove this content you should do so in the same way as described above, except that the content is on the page - not the header.
The bm_rates_ribbon Shortcode Attributes
Not unlike the header Rate Bar, the bm_rates_ribbon includes a number of attributes to alter the presentation.
purpose
OWNER_OCCUPIED'. Common values are OWNER_OCCUPIED and 'INVESTMENT'.rate
FIXED' and 'VARIABLE'.text
after
number
sort_on_lowest
sort_on_lowest="comparison" to show comparison rates rather than the published rate.include_banks
include banks="cba,wba,nab,stg"].color
ffffff (white).background
size
padding
padding="15".margin
tooltip_background
tooltip_color
cache
86400 by default (one full day). Rates are updated daily so this figure is more than adequate,Considerations
The two basic ribbons we've introduced here may be used anywhere that floats your boat - they're not limited to the basic locations as described. There are over 30 ways to render lender data that are styled more appropriately and render more engaging results. These panels are basic in nature and their primary purpose is to create early funnel opportunities.
The Lender Data API FAQ should be referenced for a full list of query attributes. You should consult the Placeholder FAQ for available placeholder text.
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