James Mitchell has over eight years’ experience as a financial reporter and is the editor of Wealth and Wellness at Momentum Media. He has a sound pedigree to cover the business of mortgages and the converging financial services sector having reported for leading finance titles InvestorDaily, InvestorWeekly, Accountants Daily, ifa, Mortgage Business, Residential Property Manager, Real Estate Business, SMSF Adviser, Smart Property Investment, and The Adviser. He has also been published in The Daily Telegraph and contributed online to FST Media and Mergermarket, part of the Financial Times Group. James holds a BA (Hons) in English Literature and an MA in Journalism.
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