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-bank denies YBR takeover talks
An Australian non-bank lender has quashed rumours that it has been in M&A discussions with Yellow Brick Road.
LENDER • Sun, 03 May 2015
Eighty brokers partner with P2P lender
An online lending platform that provides SME finance has accrued 80 broker partners since its launch late last year.
LENDER • Sun, 03 May 2015
Bank chief calls for greater transparency in broking
The head of one of Australia's leading banks has flagged bank ownership of mortgage brokers as an area that requires greater transparency.
LENDER • Wed, 29 Apr 2015
Big four boost broker support
Australia’s major lenders have listened to the needs of mortgage brokers and are investing heavily in their respective third-party support networks.
BROKER • Mon, 27 Apr 2015
MFAA admits departure from ‘broker’ term was inappropriate
The MFAA has conceded that its decision to discard the term ‘broker’ in favour of ‘credit adviser’ was inappropriate.
BROKER • Thu, 23 Apr 2015
New revenue streams: specialist lending
Opening your mind – and your business – to the opportunities in specialist lending will provide you with solutions to fit every client, every time
SALES & MARKETING • Thu, 23 Apr 2015
Born to win
After captivating brokers across Australia at The Adviser’s Better Business Summit, real estate guru and McGrath CEO John McGrath reveals what really makes him tick
GROWTH • Tue, 21 Apr 2015
Broker strategy sees bank lift commissions
One bank has announced an increase in broker commissions as part of an overall revamp of its third-party service package.
BROKER • Mon, 20 Apr 2015
Major bank doubles elite broker numbers
One of Australia’s major lenders has doubled the number of brokers in its elite segments over the past year.
BROKER • Wed, 15 Apr 2015