Mortgage Network Access for DAs

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Maintain Control with Flexible Mortgage Network Access for DAs (Directly Authorised Brokers). As a DA mortgage adviser, you’ve worked hard to establish your independence, gain FCA approval, and build a loyal client base under your own brand. This autonomy offers flexibility and control, but it doesn’t come without constraints.

Many DA brokers face challenges when their case volume spikes, time is limited, or they need access to lenders who work exclusively through networks. Whether due to capacity constraints or complexity, these hurdles can affect service delivery and business growth.

That’s where mortgage network access for DAs becomes a powerful asset, not a step backwards.

By partnering with a flexible mortgage network like Connect, you gain access to an established infrastructure and a wider lender panel without sacrificing your DA status or client control. This isn’t about becoming an AR. It’s about leveraging a network’s resources to extend your reach, maintain high service standards, and protect your business reputation.

With Connect, you’re not tied in. You choose when to lean on the network, whether that’s for specialist lending support, compliance guidance, or help during peak periods. It’s smart delegation, not a compromise, and it keeps your business agile, compliant, and client-focused.

Stay in Control – Mortgage Network Access for DAs. Being a DA mortgage adviser offers freedom but also limitations. You’ve built a trusted reputation and earned FCA authorisation, but there are moments when the sheer volume of cases or limited lender access holds you back.

That’s where a mortgage network for DAs becomes a strategic advantage, not a compromise.

Get the Best of Both Worlds

With Connect’s flexible solution, you retain your DA status and full client control, while benefiting from network-level access and infrastructure. This model is ideal for DAs who value independence but need more robust tools to scale or manage complexity.

  • No change in status or client ownership

  • No compromise on branding or process

  • No risk of diluted service standards

You gain access only when needed, using our infrastructure to back you during high-volume periods or complex packaging needs.

Access Lenders Without Losing DA Control

Some lenders only accept business through networks or packagers, limiting your reach. If you’re a DA and find yourself locked out of certain products, Connect provides access through its network affiliations without changing your regulatory status.

You can continue delivering a high-quality, compliant experience to your clients while leveraging our Specialist Mortgage Packagers for DA Brokers as needed. This includes help with:

  • Adverse credit or specialist lending

  • Buy-to-let portfolios and HMOs

  • Bridging, development, and commercial loans

Keep Your Standards. Expand Your Capacity.

You may be overwhelmed by new business, but that shouldn’t mean sacrificing the service standards you’re known for. By referring overflow to Connect’s packager division, you maintain quality without compromising delivery.

See how we structure these flexible referral models in Solutions for DA Brokers to give you operational relief without sacrificing ownership or income potential.

Still Debating DA vs AR?

If you’re still deciding whether to stay Directly Authorised or switch to an Appointed Representative model, we have resources that break it down from both angles.

Discover a Mortgage Network Model Built Around You

No two Directly Authorised (DA) broker firms are the same, which is why our approach to mortgage network access for DA brokers is anything but one-size-fits-all. We believe in supporting your business on your terms, without ever asking you to compromise your FCA status, client relationships, or branding.

Whether you’re looking for occasional assistance with complex mortgage cases, need ongoing support through a trusted packager, or want access to lenders restricted to network channels, Connect gives you the freedom to plug into our resources only when it suits your workflow.

As an affiliate of the Connect Mortgage Network, you’ll benefit from direct access to our dedicated specialist placement team, a group of experienced experts who can help you place complex cases, source non-standard funding, and navigate specialist lending markets with ease. You stay in control of the client; we help you deliver exceptional outcomes, discreetly and efficiently.

By choosing a flexible, DA-friendly model that supports scalability, you can:

  • Retain your independence and regulatory autonomy

  • Expand your lender access without becoming an AR

  • Offload overflow or specialist cases to trusted experts

  • Uphold the high service standards on which your reputation is built

Ready to operate smarter while remaining proudly DA? With Connect, you stay agile, compliant, and client-focused without ever losing the freedom that defines your business.

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