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.
Mortgage provider tips 90% broker flow following merger
An ASX-listed non-bank lender has posted strong growth in mortgage settlements across its various distribution channels over the six months to 31 December.
BROKER • Wed, 01 Mar 2017
APRA figures point to surge in broker originations
New figures from the prudential regulator have revealed that mortgage brokers are now originating the majority of residential mortgages for Australia’s non-major banks
BROKER • Tue, 28 Feb 2017
Brokers compete for over $1500 in prizes NRL Tipping Comp
With the new NRL season commencing soon, mortgage manager Better Mortgage Management has launched its 2017 tipping competition with over $1500 in prizes up for grabs.
BROKER • Tue, 28 Feb 2017
Suncorp to educate brokers on SME opportunities
Suncorp Bank’s Small Business Masterclass series returns in 2017 following last year’s booked-out events in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
BROKER • Tue, 28 Feb 2017
Online broker to enter major mortgage market
A South Australia-based online mortgage broker has revealed that it will enter the lucrative Sydney mortgage market next month after partnering with a national media ...
BROKER • Mon, 27 Feb 2017
No surprises as McGrath reports drop in earnings
Against a backdrop of demanding market conditions, McGrath announced its FY17 first-half results. Unsurprisingly, they reflect the well-documented challenges the company ...
GROWTH • Mon, 27 Feb 2017
White-label funder announces pricing and policy changes
A major bank-owned mortgage funder has today unveiled a range of pricing and policy changes following feedback from brokers.
LENDER • Sun, 26 Feb 2017
Former CBA banker to lead major brokerage
Following the departure of its CEO earlier this year, a branded mortgage broker has announced the appointment of a national manager.
BROKER • Sun, 26 Feb 2017
HashChing changes website following customer feedback
Online mortgage marketplace HashChing has added several new features to its website in an effort to simplify the home loan comparison process for customers.
LENDER • Sun, 26 Feb 2017