James Mitchell

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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.

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Bank confirms return to broker channel

One of the world’s largest banking groups has confirmed that it will return to the third-party channel and recommence working with Australian mortgage brokers.

BROKER • Tue, 11 Oct 2016

PLAN Australia appoints new CEO

An industry leader has been appointed to the role of CEO of PLAN Australia and Advantedge Financial Solutions.

SALES & MARKETING • Mon, 10 Oct 2016

Financial advice group cops ASIC fine

A group of companies that promotes itself as one of Australia’s largest financial advisory businesses has been fined over potentially misleading claims.

COMPLIANCE • Mon, 10 Oct 2016

‘Bank ownership has been positive’, says Loan Market boss

Loan Market chairman Sam White believes that bank ownership of mortgage aggregation businesses has been beneficial for broking. However, he sees potential headwinds as ...

LENDER • Tue, 13 Sep 2016

‘Crazy’ turnaround times a big issue for brokers

Brokers are becoming increasingly frustrated as bank turnaround times continue to blow out by up to three weeks.

BROKER • Thu, 08 Sep 2016

Brokers ‘resilient’ to changing lending landscape

The general manager of a leading mortgage aggregator says the industry has and will continue to work through the peaks and troughs that result from ongoing regulation and ...

BROKER • Thu, 08 Sep 2016

Major aggregator losing $300m a month in foreign investor loans

A leading third-party mortgage business has seen a significant reduction in mortgage settlements as a direct result of the foreign lending crackdown.

AGGREGATOR • Wed, 07 Sep 2016

Brokers' role demystified in $25m national marketing campaign

Australia’s largest brokerage has launched a new brand strategy that positions the broker — rather than the group’s founder — as the hero of the mortgage market

BROKER • Tue, 06 Sep 2016

FHBs crying out for government support

The majority of first home buyers believe greater government support would have encouraged them to put their foot on the property ladder sooner.

BORROWER • Tue, 06 Sep 2016

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