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.
4 things you need to know about the UK mortgage market
The FBAA's Peter White recently announced that he will be travelling overseas to gain a deeper understanding of how brokers operate abroad. We reveal four things all ...
BORROWER • Tue, 19 Jul 2016
Fintech lender launches unique broker portal
An alternative online lender has launched a free digital marketing portal for mortgage brokers as it looks to strengthen its relationships with the third-party channel.
LENDER • Mon, 18 Jul 2016
Foreign demand for residential property 'continues to shrink': NAB
Overall demand from foreign buyers continues to shrink following the announcement of higher taxes and fewer domestic banks lending to overseas investors.
LENDER • Mon, 18 Jul 2016
Disruptive mortgage platforms ‘about to explode’: CoreLogic
The boss of Australia’s largest data provider believes the online mortgage market is set for a significant breakthrough as disruptors embrace revolutionary new technology
BORROWER • Thu, 14 Jul 2016
Banks slash investor rates by up to 70 basis points
Two regional banks have today announced fresh mortgage rates, with one lender reducing its rates for investors by 70 basis points.
LENDER • Thu, 14 Jul 2016
ASIC review: what brokers need to know
Brokers have been given fresh information about ASIC’s remuneration review as the regulator prepares to submit its much anticipated findings to government.
BROKER • Tue, 12 Jul 2016
CBA lifts limits on up-front vals
The nation’s largest lender has changed its thresholds for attaining up-front valuations in an effort to streamline home lending for brokers.
LENDER • Tue, 12 Jul 2016
Banks change mortgage policies as apartment glut looms
Major international banking giants operating in the Australian mortgage market have announced fresh changes to their home lending criteria.
LENDER • Mon, 11 Jul 2016
Grim outlook for residential property markets across Australia
A new report from one of Australia’s leading analysts has tipped property prices to deteriorate across the nation, driven by an apartment oversupply and weakened investor ...
GROWTH • Mon, 11 Jul 2016