James Mitchell

Broker urges industry to lift SMSF loan writing standards

A Sydney mortgage broker has warned of the lending advice risks within the SMSF lending sector and is calling for greater education and accreditation standards.

BROKER • Wed, 24 May 2023

How Lendi became the most valuable brokerage in the country

From a start-up in 2013 to a $935-million valuation in 2021, Lendi has come a long way from the call centre on Pitt Street where it started its mortgage journey.

AGGREGATOR • Mon, 06 Mar 2023

MAB Australia MD departs

Mortgage Advice Bureau CEO Peter Brodnicki will be taking the helm of the broker group following the departure of the group’s former managing director for Australia, ...

AGGREGATOR • Tue, 11 Oct 2022

Analysis: AMP’s $14m fine a reminder of fee-for-service woes

AMP’s latest fine of $14 million for fee for no service is another reminder of the nightmare mortgage broking dodged by retaining a commission model.

LENDER • Thu, 22 Sep 2022

ASIC issues notice to AFSL holders

The corporate regulator has flagged high levels of non-compliant Australian financial services licensees when it comes to lodging their annual financial statements and ...

COMPLIANCE • Sun, 06 Oct 2019

Will common sense prevail in Hayne’s final report?

OPINION: As industry professionals return to work, many will be reflecting on a tumultuous 2018 and asking themselves if the next 12 months will be more balanced.

GROWTH • Mon, 21 Jan 2019

Near-prime mortgages are having their time

Those quick and easy vanilla home loans are fast becoming a thing of the past. In an ever-changing market, near-prime mortgages are becoming a critical offering in a ...

COMPLIANCE • Wed, 02 Jan 2019

How CBA gamed the royal commission

You’ve got to admire their balls. Australia’s biggest bank has managed to use the royal commission as a PR platform to drive attention away from its own failings and ...

SALES & MARKETING • Tue, 20 Nov 2018

Exercise: It’s more than looking good

Promoted by Promoted by Commonwealth Bank. Exercise and physical fitness is much more than vanity and sculpted bodies. It has the power to regulate your mood, boost ...

GROWTH • Tue, 04 Sep 2018