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.
Lawyers warn brokers about ‘referral selling’
A leading law firm has warned brokers about the dangers of offering incentives for loan referrals.
BROKER • Tue, 17 May 2016
Mortgage funder announces new rates
A mortgage funder has today unveiled new rates for its one, two, three and five-year fixed-rate home loans.
BORROWER • Mon, 16 May 2016
Aggregator acquires broker network
A boutique aggregator has announced its acquisition of a Western Australia-based broking group.
AGGREGATOR • Sun, 15 May 2016
‘Lock up your loan writers’, warns industry boss
A leading industry figure has received an overwhelming number of enquiries from loan writers across the country looking to leave their existing brokerages due to a lack ...
GROWTH • Thu, 12 May 2016
Pepper Money announces national broker roadshow
Following the success of last year’s roadshows, Pepper Money has announced the dates of the 2016 Insights Roadshow series for brokers, running throughout May and June
BROKER • Thu, 12 May 2016
Driving growth in a digital world
Liberty Network Services managing director Brendan O’Donnell explains how a strong digital offering and fresh brand have seen the group reap the benefits of a changing ...
GROWTH • Wed, 11 May 2016
ANZ reviewing brokers over mortgage documents
ANZ has confirmed the bank is reviewing a number of brokers after identifying issues with income documentation for home loans.
BROKER • Mon, 09 May 2016
Tighter credit has cooled broker loan growth, says NAB chief
NAB CEO Andrew Thorburn says tighter home lending criteria and recent pricing and policy changes have led to more ‘subdued’ growth in its loans originated via the ...
BROKER • Thu, 05 May 2016
Industry veteran launches new franchise group
One of the third-party channel’s most respected leaders has launched a new franchise operation for mortgage brokers.
GROWTH • Wed, 04 May 2016