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.
Advisers accused of manipulating super clients
A new study has revealed that financial advisers are manipulating vulnerable clients, including those who seek superannuation advice, into making certain financial ...
LENDER • Tue, 30 Aug 2016
Fintech start-up enters third-party channel
A new online mortgage platform has decided to partner with brokers – rather than compete with them — by offering a new digital solution that drives efficiencies in the ...
TECH • Mon, 29 Aug 2016
Major aggregator reveals big plans for commercial broking
An ASX-listed aggregator with over 2,650 brokers is looking to significantly ramp up its commercial offering following a new partnership with a US-based SME lending giant
AGGREGATOR • Mon, 29 Aug 2016
Major bank names new third-party boss
Australia’s largest mortgage lender has announced the appointment of its new head of third party for NSW.
LENDER • Mon, 29 Aug 2016
Major aggregator doubles lending business
A leading mortgage aggregator says its brokers captured almost half of the $3 billion in commercial loans originated by the third-party channel in the first quarter of ...
AGGREGATOR • Mon, 29 Aug 2016
Major broker's branded home loans surge 99% towards $2bn
A leading aggregator has seen significant growth in its white-label offering over the year to 30 June with branded mortgages adding $6.6m profit to the group in FY16.
BROKER • Sun, 28 Aug 2016
'Rising Star' bank launches new home loan
Mortgage brokers will now have access to a new home loan option from a leading challenger bank.
LENDER • Sun, 28 Aug 2016
Home building boom not built to last, warns economist
While national new home building activity remains very strong, the HIA has warned the sector faces “unprecedented uncertainty” in coming years.
LENDER • Sun, 28 Aug 2016
How to grow your business from 10 brokers to 800
A select number of brokers will learn about best practice and success strategies from the founder of a leading UK brokerage.
BROKER • Thu, 25 Aug 2016