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-major bank strikes back
One of Australia’s non-major lenders has seen significant growth in broker-originated loans over the three months to December 2015.
LENDER • Mon, 04 Jan 2016
YBR launches SMAs
Yellow Brick Road has launched 10 separately managed accounts (SMAs) with a minimum investment of $25,000.
BROKER • Wed, 30 Dec 2015
Credit record a ‘deal breaker’, warns bank
A non-major bank has warned hopeful homeowners to check their credit record before applying for a mortgage.
LENDER • Wed, 30 Dec 2015
Analysis: Banking on foot traffic
ANZ’s decision to launch a first-of-its-kind Home Loan Centre in Sydney goes to show that shopfronts still send a powerful message to customers.
LENDER • Mon, 28 Dec 2015
Lender reveals new product details
An Australian non-bank lender has enhanced its suite of construction loans with the introduction of a non-conforming construction facility.
LENDER • Wed, 23 Dec 2015
Branded broker group names new CEO
A Western Australia-based broker group has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer.
BROKER • Mon, 21 Dec 2015
ASIC bans former bank manager
ASIC has permanently banned a former WA bank manager from providing financial services and engaging in credit activities.
LENDER • Mon, 21 Dec 2015
Aggregator announces new partnership
Two Western Australia-based aggregation groups have joined forces to provide a fully integrated third-party distribution system.
AGGREGATOR • Sun, 20 Dec 2015
Mortgage rate hikes on the cards for 2016
A global investment manager believes borrowers will continue to bear the brunt of the Australian banks’ new capital targets.
BORROWER • Sun, 20 Dec 2015