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.
UK regulator to investigate brokers
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will turn its attention to intermediaries following the release of two reports into responsible lending.
COMPLIANCE • Sun, 22 May 2016
MyState makes big investment in third-party channel
MyState Bank has made a number of significant investments in its back-office systems and support teams as it looks to ramp up its share of broker-originated home loans.
GROWTH • Thu, 19 May 2016
Broker dominance leaves wide gap in mortgage market
Australian lenders are seriously doubting whether traditional branches can continue to be a viable distribution channel for almost half of all mortgages.
BROKER • Thu, 19 May 2016
Lawyers warn brokers about ‘referral selling’
A leading law firm has warned brokers about the dangers of offering incentives for loan referrals.
BROKER • Tue, 17 May 2016
Mortgage funder announces new rates
A mortgage funder has today unveiled new rates for its one, two, three and five-year fixed-rate home loans.
BORROWER • Mon, 16 May 2016
Aggregator acquires broker network
A boutique aggregator has announced its acquisition of a Western Australia-based broking group.
AGGREGATOR • Sun, 15 May 2016
‘Lock up your loan writers’, warns industry boss
A leading industry figure has received an overwhelming number of enquiries from loan writers across the country looking to leave their existing brokerages due to a lack ...
GROWTH • Thu, 12 May 2016
Pepper Money announces national broker roadshow
Following the success of last year’s roadshows, Pepper Money has announced the dates of the 2016 Insights Roadshow series for brokers, running throughout May and June
BROKER • Thu, 12 May 2016
Driving growth in a digital world
Liberty Network Services managing director Brendan O’Donnell explains how a strong digital offering and fresh brand have seen the group reap the benefits of a changing ...
GROWTH • Wed, 11 May 2016