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.
Michelle Bridges gives brokers a challenge
Leading businesswoman and TV personality Michelle Bridges has given brokers one simple, powerful message at the Better Business Summit in Brisbane.
BROKER • Thu, 16 Feb 2017
Business lender narrows in on brokers
OnDeck Australia has named its new head of sales as the small business lender continues to grow its leadership team and grow its footprint in the third-party channel.
LENDER • Wed, 15 Feb 2017
OnDeck ramps up broker distribution strategy
OnDeck Australia has named its new head of sales as the small business lender continues to grow its leadership team and grow its footprint in the third-party channel.
BROKER • Tue, 14 Feb 2017
Strong credit growth for transport, storage sectors: RBA
Large infrastructure privatisation deals are creating strong credit growth for Australia's transport, storage and utilities industries, according to the Reserve Bank.
BORROWER • Mon, 13 Feb 2017
Three majors well below APRA's 10% cap
A closer look at the mortgage portfolio growth of the big four over the last 12 months reveals that some major lenders still have plenty of capacity to finance property ...
COMPLIANCE • Sun, 12 Feb 2017
NSW parents unlikely to help FHB children
New research has revealed that NSW has a dramatically low number of first home buyers receiving financial assistance from parents compared to other states.
BORROWER • Sun, 12 Feb 2017
Lender embraces digital mortgage distribution
An Australian credit union has announced a new distribution deal with a home loan fintech to bolster its mortgage base.
LENDER • Thu, 09 Feb 2017
3 years’ jail for former Westpac home loan manager
A former Westpac home finance manager has been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to dishonest use of his position.
LENDER • Thu, 09 Feb 2017
Major business bankers to launch new broker offering
Brokers will play a major role in the distribution strategy of a new SME lender that has been purpose-built by senior business banking executives.
BROKER • Thu, 09 Feb 2017