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.
CBA confirms acquisition of major brokerage
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has confirmed that it expects to wholly own Aussie Home Loans by the end of this month, with founder John Symond to be paid for the ...
BROKER • Wed, 09 Aug 2017
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
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
Bankwest throws support behind brokers
The major bank subsidiary has been dialing up its support for the third-party channel with a range of online mortgage tools and its recent partnership with The Adviser’s ...
BROKER • Mon, 07 Aug 2017
Independent property portal launches tailoring tool
In preparation for the spring selling season, one independent property portal has launched a tailored data-driven tool, giving buyers, sellers and renters access to ...
LENDER • Mon, 07 Aug 2017
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
P&N Bank extends ties with Perth Wildcats
P&N Bank has announced that it will be maintaining its partnership with the Perth Wildcats a few months before the 2017/18 season commences.
LENDER • Sun, 06 Aug 2017
‘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
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