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.
Non-bank sees surge in settlements
A listed lender has seen significant growth in its branded loan settlements over the year to 30 June as it prepares to merge with a non-bank.
LENDER • Mon, 22 Aug 2016
Brokers behaving badly: Industry body shares ASIC stats
An industry association has congratulated its members for setting the highest ethical and broker behavioural standards, according to a recent ASIC data extraction.
BROKER • Mon, 22 Aug 2016
Elite broker launches accountancy practice
One of the industry’s most successful mortgage brokers has expanded his offering by launching an accounting business, appointing a senior chartered accountant.
BROKER • Thu, 18 Aug 2016
Insight: Vow Financial's Glenn Mitchell
Vow Financial’s head of commercial & leasing explains why brokers will soon be writing half of all commercial business.
SALES & MARKETING • Thu, 18 Aug 2016
Former Liberty BDM joins fintech lender
An alternative lender has announced the appointment of a new business development manager chosen specifically for his expertise in the broking industry.
LENDER • Wed, 17 Aug 2016
Former aggregation boss fears for future of broking
Pressure on bank margins and the emergence of new technologies could force the mortgage market to “cut out the middle man” in coming years, warns the former CEO of a ...
AGGREGATOR • Tue, 16 Aug 2016
Non-major bank cuts home loan rates
A listed mortgage lender has announced its second home loan rate cut in a month.
LENDER • Tue, 16 Aug 2016
ANZ says lending curbs will continue to cool property market
The major bank says housing will become less of a contributor to the national economy as stricter lending around property development and foreign investment weigh on ...
LENDER • Tue, 16 Aug 2016
Broker settlements surge 90% in complex lending landscape
Mortgage brokers have revealed how they have significantly grown their businesses since the introduction of two-tiered mortgage pricing and tighter lending conditions.
BROKER • Mon, 15 Aug 2016