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.
Industry leader ‘concerned’ about new mortgage platforms
New online mortgage platforms do not work with “top-tier” banks and have “very small, very limited” lender panels, warns one peak industry body.
BORROWER • Mon, 25 Jul 2016
CUA announces lending policy changes
Credit Union Australia (CUA) has made significant changes to its lending criteria for a "popular and growing segment" of the nation's property market.
BROKER • Mon, 25 Jul 2016
The next growth market
Brokers are expected to account for half of all commercial loans written over the coming years, as an increasing number of new entrants venture beyond residential ...
SALES & MARKETING • Mon, 25 Jul 2016
Former mortgage broker charged
A former Queensland-based broker has been charged for giving misleading information to lenders.
BROKER • Fri, 22 Jul 2016
Mortgage applications continue to slide: Veda
Overall demand for home loans has fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter, with only the ACT and Victoria seeing an increase in mortgage applications over the three ...
BORROWER • Thu, 21 Jul 2016
4 things you need to know about the UK mortgage market
The FBAA's Peter White recently announced that he will be travelling overseas to gain a deeper understanding of how brokers operate abroad. We reveal four things all ...
BORROWER • Tue, 19 Jul 2016
Fintech lender launches unique broker portal
An alternative online lender has launched a free digital marketing portal for mortgage brokers as it looks to strengthen its relationships with the third-party channel.
LENDER • Mon, 18 Jul 2016
Foreign demand for residential property 'continues to shrink': NAB
Overall demand from foreign buyers continues to shrink following the announcement of higher taxes and fewer domestic banks lending to overseas investors.
LENDER • Mon, 18 Jul 2016
Disruptive mortgage platforms ‘about to explode’: CoreLogic
The boss of Australia’s largest data provider believes the online mortgage market is set for a significant breakthrough as disruptors embrace revolutionary new technology
BORROWER • Thu, 14 Jul 2016