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.
YBR reveals aggressive acquisition plans
Yellow Brick Road (YBR) has revealed its ambitious growth plans which includes acquiring 10 new broker groups every month.
BROKER • Tue, 01 Mar 2016
Specialist lending: The year of conversion
In a market of growing uncertainty, brokers can count on a boost to their bottom line by turning their attention to converting old leads
LENDER • Mon, 29 Feb 2016
Aggregation boss defends industry against media attacks
The head of Australia’s largest aggregator has hit back at recent media reports that claim mortgage broking is rife with unethical sales practices.
AGGREGATOR • Mon, 29 Feb 2016
Listed aggregator reduces losses with strong digital growth
An ASX-listed mortgage aggregator has significantly reduced the $20 million loss it reported for the 2014-15 financial year.
AGGREGATOR • Sun, 28 Feb 2016
Opinion: In defence of mortgage broking
When it comes to an accurate portrayal of Australian mortgage brokers, it seems the mainstream media have been watching too many movies.
BORROWER • Thu, 25 Feb 2016
Google reveals valuable mortgage data for brokers
A senior Google executive has shared valuable data on how Australians research their mortgage options and what drives them to choose one lender over another.
BROKER • Wed, 24 Feb 2016
Heritage Bank names new broker head
The non-major lender has appointed a former NAB Broker executive to drive growth through the third-party channel.
BROKER • Wed, 24 Feb 2016
Chinese-Australian brokerage approaches $1 billion in settlements
A Sydney brokerage settled over $879 million in residential mortgage settlements in 2015 following the launch of its award-winning trainee program for young brokers.
BROKER • Tue, 23 Feb 2016
'Volatile' year ahead for property market: CBA
Australia's largest bank has warned that 2016 will be a volatile year for property, but highlights a number of key growth areas.
LENDER • Sun, 21 Feb 2016