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.
Non-major searching for new broker head
Auswide Bank has confirmed that it is actively seeking to replace its head of third party following the recent departure of Charlton Nevis.
BROKER • Tue, 23 Jan 2018
APRA mortgage curbs under scrutiny
A leading mortgage professional has criticised the prudential regulator for not providing a clear time frame for its macro-prudential measures or explaining what it is ...
COMPLIANCE • Sun, 21 Jan 2018
Top broker ‘applauds’ CBA accreditation changes
One of the industry’s most successful mortgage professionals has praised CBA’s decision to impose a tougher accreditation process for brokers.
BROKER • Thu, 18 Jan 2018
ASIC accepts EU from Queensland brokerage
The regulator has accepted an enforceable undertaking (EU) from Duane Wright and his business, First National Home Loans & Insurance Pty Ltd (First National), after ...
BROKER • Thu, 18 Jan 2018
More broker commission changes on the way
Lenders will continue to make small changes to broker remuneration in 2018, but a Deloitte partner believes that the “real question” will be how the industry will handle ...
BROKER • Wed, 17 Jan 2018
Bank struggling to see growth through broker channel
A fresh report into an ASX-listed bank has concluded that its efforts to utilise the broker channel have failed to deliver adequate loan growth.
BROKER • Mon, 15 Jan 2018
Brokers to hear from AFL performance coach
She helped Richmond win the AFL premiership. Now Emma Murray is set to work her magic on mortgage brokers across Australia.
BROKER • Mon, 15 Jan 2018
Lawyers have word of warning for FHBs
A handful of legal professionals have voiced their concerns for first home buyers after a new survey revealed that they are not doing sufficient research and due ...
BORROWER • Fri, 12 Jan 2018
Fresh fears over high levels of household debt
Moody’s Investor Service has warned that elevated levels of household debt may trigger a slowdown in the Australian economy.
GROWTH • Fri, 12 Jan 2018