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.
Alarming default rates identified in new report
New research conducted by an Australian comparison website has found that one in three Australians have defaulted on their credit card repayments.
LENDER • Wed, 16 Nov 2016
Top broker discusses his own property portfolio
Ever wondered how brokers build their own investment property portfolios? Hank Hong explains how he balances broking with a growing real estate collection.
BROKER • Tue, 15 Nov 2016
AFG explains new iSelect mortgage deal
One of Australia’s largest aggregators says its partnership with a comparison website to create a digital home loan application service will benefit all mortgage brokers
AGGREGATOR • Mon, 14 Nov 2016
Bank’s new offering built around broker businesses
The launch of Bankwest’s new home loan tracker app is the result of months of research into what could help brokers build better businesses.
BROKER • Mon, 14 Nov 2016
Over 30% of borrowers ‘completely satisfied’ with their broker
Deloitte’s latest report into customer experiences of using mortgage brokers has highlighted a number of key improvements borrowers would like to see.
BROKER • Sun, 13 Nov 2016
Mortgages surge with $32bn approved in September
The latest data from the ABS shows that home loan demand has soared 1.6 per cent over the month of September.
BORROWER • Sun, 13 Nov 2016
Analysis: Trump victory a lesson in brand power
Love him or loathe him, Donald Trump will be the next President of the United States. Mortgage industry pioneer Mark Bouris told brokers earlier this year how Trump’s ...
SALES & MARKETING • Sun, 13 Nov 2016
Bank names new head of broker channel
A non-major bank has appointed a highly experienced banking executive as its new head of third-party as the lender looks to expand its broker distribution capabilities.
BROKER • Thu, 10 Nov 2016
Aussie Home Loans partners with Virgin Money
Australia’s biggest mortgage broker has announced a new partnership that will expand its panel of lenders.
AGGREGATOR • Thu, 10 Nov 2016