When Mortgage Advice Is Most Valuable

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When Mortgage Advice Is Most Valuable – Mortgage advice is most valuable at the moments when your decisions have the biggest financial impact. Whether you’re buying your first home, remortgaging, or dealing with complex circumstances such as self-employment or poor credit, the right guidance can help you avoid costly mistakes. A qualified mortgage adviser can […]

Connect Experts Directory

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Connect Experts Directory | Find Trusted UK Mortgage Advisers in One Place The Connect Experts Directory helps you find a mortgage adviser who matches your needs. You can search by location, language, or specialist expertise. The directory also supports advisers who want to reach motivated clients looking for expert mortgage advice. The tool connects real clients […]

FCA Authorisation Guide

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FCA Authorisation Guide for Mortgage Brokers UK | FCA authorisation protects consumers and ensures fair financial advice. This guide explains how FCA rules work and why they matter. FCA regulation safeguards mortgage clients and ensures strong industry standards. What FCA Authorisation Means FCA authorisation confirms that a broker meets strict professional standards. It shows the adviser […]

Continuing Professional Development

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The Importance of “Continuing Professional Development” for Mortgage Brokers.  The UK lending landscape evolves at pace, requiring brokers to keep their knowledge up to date. Political and economic shifts, fluctuating interest rates, new regulations, and emerging technologies all bring fresh challenges and opportunities. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) continues to refine its responsible lending rules […]

Helping The Self-Employed

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Helping The Self-Employed | A Growing Market With Evolving Needs Self-employment is no longer a niche. Rest Less reports that 4.37 million people in the UK were self-employed in 2023. This included 1.60 million women and 2.77 million men. IPSE highlights around 4.2 million solo self-employed people, with the average age now 49. Yet self-employment […]

Solutions for DA Brokers

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Solutions for DA Brokers | Are You a DA Broker Losing Clients to Product Gaps? Here’s What You Can Do About It. Imagine this: You’ve built a reputation as the go-to adviser for complex cases. You’ve helped countless clients from self-employed professionals to first-time buyers with unusual income. But recently, you’ve hit a wall. A […]

Who’s an April Mortgage Customer?

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Who’s an April Mortgage Customer?  Brought to you by Connect for Intermediaries.  At Connect, we introduce brokers to lenders like April Mortgages, which is known for its innovative long-term fixed-rate lending. April combines stable fixed rates, falling rates as balances reduce, and no early repayment charges (ERCs) when moving home. This mix of stability, cost […]

Experienced Mortgage Brokers

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Experienced mortgage brokers deserve full access to lenders who understand complex cases. Many skilled advisers lose clients because restricted panels limit their options. Connect Network offers a specialist mortgage network built around your expertise and your client’s needs. At Connect Network, we understand the challenges that CAS brokers face. You handle complex cases with confidence […]

Looking for a Broker Near Me?

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Looking for a Broker Near Me?  Find a Mortgage Broker Near You – Independent, UK-Wide Advice.  Connecting You with the Right Mortgage Broker Wherever You Are.  Looking for a mortgage broker near you? Connect Brokers helps you find FCA-authorised mortgage advisers across the UK, offering local expertise with national reach. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, […]

Independent Mortgage Advice

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Independent mortgage advice gives you a clearer view of your options across the UK mortgage market. It helps you compare lenders, rates, and criteria before making a big financial decision.The right adviser can save you money, time, and stress throughout your home-buying journey.  This guide explains how independent mortgage advisers work, when they add value […]