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The Journey

From first conversation to completion.

Six stages, each one managed by us. You will always know where your case stands.

Flow

How a case moves through our desk.

Each stage hands off to the next. Nothing sits waiting without someone chasing it.
  1. 01

    Understand

    Understand your circumstances, plans and objectives.

    • We talk through your circumstances, your plans and the timing that matters to you.
    • Nothing is recommended at this stage. The purpose is simply to understand your position properly.
  2. 02

    Assess

    Review your position and mortgage requirements.

    • We review income, employment, credit commitments and deposit, and give you a realistic view of what may be possible.
    • Where documents will be needed, we tell you early so nothing holds the case up later.
  3. 03

    Recommend

    Identify suitable mortgage and protection options.

    • We identify suitable mortgage options and, where relevant, protection to sit alongside them.
    • You receive the reasoning, the total cost and the alternatives that were considered.
  4. 04

    Apply

    Manage the mortgage application process.

    • We prepare and submit the application, including any supporting explanation an underwriter may need.
    • We handle lender queries directly rather than passing them back to you.
  5. 05

    Progress

    Help manage the journey and keep you informed.

    • We chase valuations, respond to underwriting and coordinate with solicitors and estate agents.
    • You are kept informed at each stage, including when there is nothing to report.
  6. 06

    Complete

    Support you through to completion.

    • We see the case through to completion and confirm what happens next.
    • We remain available afterwards, and we will prompt a review when your deal approaches its end.

Timescales depend on the lender, the property and the legal work involved, so we avoid promising a fixed period.

Let's make your next move a little easier.

Whether you're buying your first home, moving, remortgaging or planning for what's next, our advisers are here to help.

  • 20+ Years of Advice
  • Whole of Market Panel
  • Support to Completion