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.
Analysis: What brokers can learn from the UK
We may speak the same language, but there are some key differences between the UK mortgage market and ours that could help Aussie brokers broaden their horizons.
BROKER • Thu, 30 Jun 2016
Brokers warned about responsible lending as policies change
Mortgage brokers have been urged to make their own assessments independently of bank lending policies as banks continue to announce changes to their home lending criteria
BROKER • Tue, 28 Jun 2016
Brokers not driven by commission, says industry veteran
One of the third-party channel’s most respected leaders says commissions are not an incentive for brokers to be influenced by one lender over another.
BROKER • Mon, 27 Jun 2016
NAB announces home loan changes
NAB has further tightened its policy for lending to non-residents, after announcing LVR changes last month.
LENDER • Mon, 27 Jun 2016
MFAA breaks silence on Hayden’s abrupt exit
The Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia has divulged details surrounding the sudden departure of its CEO.
BROKER • Thu, 23 Jun 2016
Brokers hamstrung by banks over new business
Mortgage brokers have vented their frustrations with having their diversification options limited by unsupportive lenders.
BROKER • Wed, 22 Jun 2016
MFAA boss steps down
The chief executive of the MFAA, Siobhan Hayden, has resigned due to strategic differences with the board.
BROKER • Wed, 22 Jun 2016
ME announces further pricing changes
ME has introduced more rate reductions for owner-occupiers and investors due to a significant fall in funding costs.
LENDER • Tue, 21 Jun 2016
Brokers losing mortgages to disruptive platform
A new online lending platform that competes with mortgage brokers has seen more than $43 million worth of home loans put through its system in its first two weeks of ...
BROKER • Sun, 19 Jun 2016