James Mitchell

James Mitchell

AUTHOR | No. of articles: 1017

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.

 


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One in five brokers still don't have a website

A new report has identified some alarming trends about the mortgage broking industry’s relationship with online channels.

BROKER • Tue, 08 Aug 2017

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Connective partners with real estate network

Major aggregator Connective has formed a strategic partnership with a global real estate network that recently rebranded its Australian finance arm.

AGGREGATOR • Mon, 07 Aug 2017

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Major bank mortgages to go digital

Following the 1 August deadline for paperless refinancing, one major lender has explained how technology is reshaping the way it delivers home loans.

LENDER • Sun, 06 Aug 2017

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‘Time for me to step down’: MFAA chair

The industry association has named a new chair-elect to replace outgoing chair Cynthia Grisbrook.

BROKER • Fri, 04 Aug 2017

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Commercial funder banking on ‘old-fashioned’ service

In an era where digital channels and fintech are shaping the future of financial services, one non-bank lender is keeping things traditional by focusing on simple ...

BORROWER • Thu, 03 Aug 2017

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CBA heads to court over money laundering allegations

Australia’s financial intelligence and regulatory agency initiated, on 3 August, civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ...

LENDER • Thu, 03 Aug 2017

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Major bank implements Sedgwick remuneration reforms

A big four bank has announced significant changes to its incentives program, following recommendations outlined in the ABA-funded Sedgwick report into bank and broker ...

LENDER • Tue, 01 Aug 2017

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Opinion: Will this major bank cut out brokers?

New information has come to light about the future mortgage distribution strategy, including plans to reduce the third-party footprint, of a big four bank.

BROKER • Mon, 31 Jul 2017

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Brokerage on acquisition path following strong quarter

An ASX-listed diversified brokerage is on the hunt for acquisition opportunities after posting strong growth over the final quarter of the 2017 financial year.

BROKER • Mon, 31 Jul 2017

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