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.
Brokers warned: ‘time for the blinkers to come off’
A leading business strategist has warned mortgage brokers to take a holistic approach to their business or risk losing their clients to “more advanced systems”.
BROKER • Sun, 10 Jul 2016
Borrowers flocking to variable rates, says Flavell
Mortgage Choice CEO John Flavell says more borrowers are choosing a variable rate mortgage after the Reserve Bank cut rates in May.
BORROWER • Sun, 10 Jul 2016
Keep calm and carry on broking
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, The Adviser looks back on a decade that moulded the mortgage broking industry into the powerhouse it is today.
BROKER • Wed, 06 Jul 2016
Bank’s quiet launch into broker channel praised by tech provider
Australia’s leading electronic lodgement provider has supported one mutual bank’s strategy to enter the third-party channel.
BROKER • Tue, 05 Jul 2016
Adelaide Bank increases maximum loan sizes
Adelaide Bank has increased its maximum loan sizes on a suite of commercial products.
LENDER • Tue, 05 Jul 2016
Analysis: What brokers can learn from the UK
We may speak the same language, but there are some key differences between the UK mortgage market and ours that could help Aussie brokers broaden their horizons.
BROKER • Thu, 30 Jun 2016
Brokers warned about responsible lending as policies change
Mortgage brokers have been urged to make their own assessments independently of bank lending policies as banks continue to announce changes to their home lending criteria
BROKER • Tue, 28 Jun 2016
Brokers not driven by commission, says industry veteran
One of the third-party channel’s most respected leaders says commissions are not an incentive for brokers to be influenced by one lender over another.
BROKER • Mon, 27 Jun 2016
NAB announces home loan changes
NAB has further tightened its policy for lending to non-residents, after announcing LVR changes last month.
LENDER • Mon, 27 Jun 2016