In episode #134 of the Growth Series podcast's Mortgage Mentors series, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgage speaks with Clare Beardmore, Director of Legal & General Mortgage Club, about her inspiring rise through the mortgage industry. From her early days at Leek United Building Society to her leadership role at L&G, Clare shares …

In episode #133 of the Accord Mortgages Growth Series podcast, host Mike Davies, Head of Lending at YBS Commercial Mortgages, speaks with Matthew Martin, Director at Align Property Finance. They explore the changing commercial mortgage market, from the rise of challenger lenders to the importance of building long-term client relationships. The epis…

In episode #132 of the Growth Series podcast's Mortgage Mentors series, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgage chats with James Tucker, CEO of Twenty7Tec, about his journey from stockbroking to leading one of the UK's top mortgage tech firms. James shares lessons on resilience, leadership and innovation, and how embracing technology …

In episode #131 of the Growth Series podcast, host Iain Cunningham, Strategic Partnerships and Propositions Manager at Accord Mortgages, is joined by Liz Syms, CEO and Founder of Connect Mortgages and Connect for Intermediaries. Together, they explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the mortgage industry and what it means for brokers. L…

In episode #130 of the Growth Series podcast's Mortgage Mentors series, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages speaks with Sidney Wager, Managing Director at L&C Mortgages. Sidney reflects on his journey to senior leadership, sharing how his upbringing shaped his customer-first values and passion for inclusion. He discusses the impa…

Warning: This episode discusses economic abuse and domestic abuse, which may be upsetting for some listeners. Please prioritise your well-being while listening. In episode #129 of the Growth Series podcast, Andrew Calder engages in a critical conversation about economic abuse in the mortgage industry with Claire Towe, Co-founder of Meet Margo, and …

In episode #128 of the Growth Series podcast's Mortgage Mentors series, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages, chats with mortgage industry veteran Dev Malle, Chief Business Development Officer at Simplify, whose 35-year career spans lending, broking, and conveyancing. Dev shares lessons on resilience, adaptability, and innovation,…

In episode #127 of the Growth Series podcast's Mortgage Mentors series, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages, welcomes Nicola Alvarez, Head of Strategic Partnerships & Propositions at Accord Mortgages, who shares her extraordinary journey in the mortgage industry, beginning with her start at Nationwide in 1995. Her story is one of…

In episode #126 of the Growth Series podcast, host Debjani Bajpai speaks with Kate McTernan, Director at Mortgage Advice Group, about how broker teams can find work-life balance in a demanding and fast-moving mortgage market. Kate shares practical strategies for managing workload, staying present for family life, and leading high-performing teams. …

In episode #125 of the Growth Series podcast's Mortgage Mentors series, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages, speaks with Louisa Sedgwick, Managing Director of Mortgages at Paragon Banking Group PLC, as she shares her inspiring rise from a Youth Training Scheme to senior roles at major institutions, offering a powerful story of re…

In episode #124 of the Growth Series podcast, host Iain Cunningham is joined by cybersecurity expert, Paul Lopez, to discuss the pressing issue of cybersecurity for small businesses, particularly mortgage brokers. Paul, who serves as the Director at The Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre, brings a unique perspective from his extensive background in la…

In episode #123 of the Growth Series podcast's Mortgage Mentors series, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages, has an insightful conversation with Martin Reynolds, CEO of SimplyBiz. Martin shares his extensive knowledge and experience from over 30 years in the mortgage industry, exploring the challenges and opportunities brokers fa…

In episode #122 of the Growth Series podcast, host Kathy Clark is joined by Emma Tomes, Managing Director of The Mental Health People, and together, they explore the often-overlooked subject of mental health in high-pressure roles like mortgage brokering. Emma shares her personal journey into mental health advocacy following a family tragedy, which…

In episode #121 of the Growth Series podcast's Mortgage Mentors series, host Jeremy Duncombe speaks with Stephanie Sharman, Chief Executive of the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries. With nearly three decades in the industry, Stephanie shares her personal journey from an admin role at Abbey Life to leading AMI, and how values like diversity, in…

In episode #120 of the Growth Series podcast, host Nicola Alvarez sits down with Chloe Timperley from the Green Finance Institute and Matt Coulson from Heron Financial to explore the rapidly evolving world of green mortgages. They discuss the innovative certification initiative by the Green Finance Institute, designed to empower brokers with the kn…

In this episode of the Growth Series podcast, host Iain Cunningham sits down with Joe Milton, Director of Training and Competence at Alexander Hall, to explore the transformative shift toward hybrid working in the mortgage industry, the importance of maintaining strong team connections and adapting mentoring strategies to suit a hybrid environment.…

In episode #118 of the Growth Series podcast's Mortgage Mentors series, host Jeremy Duncombe interviews Danielle Moore, Operations Director at AE3 Media. With nearly two decades in the mortgage industry, Danielle has become a transformative leader in a traditionally male-dominated field. Her journey from studying history in Bristol to excelling in …

In this insightful episode of the Accord Growth Series podcast, Jeremy Duncombe sits down with Charles Roe from UK Finance and Rob Thomas Rob Thomas from the Intermediate Mortgage Lenders Association to explore the UK mortgage market's performance in 2024 and the outlook for 2025. The episode begins by examining how the market surpassed expectation…

Meet ballet dancer turned banking figurehead, Esther Dijkstra, Managing Director for Lloyds Banking Group as she joins us on the second episode of Mortgage Mentors, hosted by Jeremy Duncombe. From Esther's humble beginnings in a Dutch village to becoming a global leader in the mortgage industry, this episode will take you through the pivotal milest…

In episode #115 of the Growth Series podcast, Ian Cunningham, Corporate Account Manager at Accord Mortgages, is joined by Business Development Managers at Accord Mortgages, Kathy Clark and Mike Houston, to discuss the evolving role of self-serve tools in the mortgage industry. They reflect on the challenges of 2024, including market volatility and …

In this episode of the Growth Series podcast's Mortgage Mentors series, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages talks with Ben Thompson, Deputy CEO at Mortgage Advice Bureau, about his career journey, leadership philosophy and insights into the evolving mortgage industry. From overcoming early setbacks to becoming a leader in financi…

In this episode of the Growth Series podcast, Chantelle Wilson chats with Matthew Williams, Mortgage Consultant at London Money, about how brokers can build a strong local brand. Matt shares how hosting weekly mortgage clinics at a local coffee shop and partnering with businesses like estate agents and solicitors has helped him become a trusted fig…

In episode #112 of the Growth Series podcast, host Gurpreet Chahal sits down with Bob Singh, Director of Chess Mortgages, to discuss how TikTok has transformed his business. Known as the "Mortgage Maharaja," Bob shares how he overcame initial scepticism and leveraged TikTok to create a powerful personal brand that attracts diverse clients. From mas…

In episode #111 of the Growth Series podcast, Natalie Pater, Regional Account Manager at PMS is joined by Darren Polson, Head of Mortgage Operations at Aberdein Considine to discuss the secrets to crafting training plans that not only boost business growth but also nurture personal development in your team. Darren breaks down the essential elements…

In episode #110 of the Growth Series podcast, Charlotte Bates and Natalie Wilcox, Directors of BatesWilcox, join our host Adam Parker, Accord BDM, to discuss how they've built a thriving mortgage broker firm by leveraging the power of apprenticeships and integrating fresh talent into their business by collaborating with companies that specialise in…

In episode 109 of the Growth Series podcast, Charlotte Bates and Natalie Wilcox, Directors of BatesWilcox, join our host Adam Parker, Accord BDM, to discuss effective recruitment strategies for brokers. The discussion covers how to navigate the competitive job market, defining recruitment USPs and leveraging technology to streamline the hiring proc…

In episode 108 of the Growth Series podcast, Gurpreet Chahal, Corporate Account Manager at Accord speaks with Paul Sherman, Mortgage Proposition Director at the Openwork Partnership, who shares insights on supporting vulnerable customers in the mortgage sector. The conversation explores how brokers can identify and address client needs, recognise v…

In this episode of the Growth Series podcast, Corporate Account Manager Gurpreet Chahal is joined by Giles Smith, Technical Director at SDL Surveying and Simon Jackson, CEO at SDL Surveying, to discuss the critical role brokers play in supporting clients to retrofit homes, aiding the UK's journey towards net zero carbon emissions. They explore the …

Welcome to another episode of Accord Mortgages Growth Series podcast, in episode #106 Gurpreet is joined by industry colleagues Paul Purewal from Coventry Building Society and John Samra from Just Mortgages. The discussion centres around the significance of names, personal identity and cultural heritage in the context of South Asian Heritage Month.…

In this episode of the Accord Mortgages Growth Series podcast, host Gurpreet Chahal, Corporate Account Manager at Accord discusses the evolving mortgage market with Richard Howes, Director of Mortgages at Paradigm Mortgage Services, and Anthony Rose, CEO at LDN Finance. They explore significant changes in the industry, from the impacts of COVID-19 …

In the latest Accord Mortgages Growth Series podcast, Natalie Pater, Regional Key Account Manager for PMS interviews Jamie Lewis, Managing Director at Affinity Mortgages and Tim Atkinson, Managing Director at Mortgage Required. They discuss the evolution of their businesses, their individual journeys in the mortgage industry and the strategies they…

In episode 103 of the Growth Series podcast, Nicola Alvarez, Senior Manager Proposition Development at Accord Mortgages, speaks to Megha Srivastava, National Account Manager at Twenty7Tec, Rachel Edwards, Senior Policy Advisor at the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries, and Dom Scott, Managing Director at Lifetime Connect, about the benefits of …

In episode 102 of the Growth Series podcast, Mike Houston, Business Development Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks to Rob Chart, Mortgage and Protection Advisor at The Finance Planning Group, about client contact strategies and why they are so important.Autor: Accord Mortgages

In episode 101 of the Growth Series podcast, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director of Accord Mortgages, speaks to Kevin Roberts, Managing Director of L&G Mortgage Services, and Clare Beardmore, Director of L&G's Mortgage Club, about allyship and investing in women.Autor: Accord Mortgages

In episode 100 of the Growth Series podcast, Kathy Clark, Business Development Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks to Lea Karasavvas, Managing Director at Prolific Mortgage Finance, about first-time buyers, the difficulties they face and how brokers can help this particular group.Autor: Accord Mortgages

In episode 99 of the Growth Series podcast, Stephanie Charman, Strategic Relationships Director at Sesame Bankhall Group, speaks to Richard Danna, Co-Founder of Tembomoney about intergenerational lending.Autor: Accord Mortgages

In episode 98 of the Growth Series podcast, Gurpreet Chahal, Corporate Account Manager at Accord Mortgages, is joined by Robert Sinclair, Chief Executive of the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI), and Nick Piper, Senior Manager, Governance and Strategy at Accord Mortgages, to discuss the implementation and ongoing impact of Consumer Duty.…

In episode 97 of the Growth Series podcast, Gurpreet Chahal, Corporate Account Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks to Giles Smith, Technical Director at SDL Surveying, about what's in store for the housing market this year.Autor: Accord Mortgages

In episode 96 of this two part Growth Series podcast, Jeremy Duncombe,Managing Director at Accord Mortgages, speaks with Rob Thomas, Principal Researcher at IMLA, and Charles Roe, Director of Mortgages at UK Finance, about what's in store for the mortgage market in 2024.Autor: Accord Mortgages

In episode 95 of this two part Growth Series podcast, Jeremy Duncombe,Managing Director at Accord Mortgages, speaks with Rob Thomas, Principal Researcher at IMLA, and Charles Roe, Director of Mortgages at UK Finance, about how the mortgage market performed in 2023.Autor: Accord Mortgages

In episode 94 of the Growth Series podcast, Sian Varone, Business Development Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks to Hemat Natha, CEO and Advisor at Mortgage Advice Point, about mental health and why it is important for brokers.Autor: Accord Mortgages

In episode 93 of the Growth Series podcast, Iain Cunningham, Corporate Account Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks with Chris Targett of Social for Brokers about simple ways that brokers can elevate their social media presence.Autor: Accord Mortgages

In episode 92 of the Growth Series podcast, Yvonne Payne, Business Development Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks to George Williamson of the Mortgage Advice Brokerage, about the difference technology can make to brokers.Autor: Accord Mortgages

In episode 91 of the Growth Series podcast, Nicola Alvarez, Senior Manager Proposition Development at Accord Mortgages, speaks to Nick Elston, Founder of Forging People, about how brokers can both look after their mental health and support anxious clients.Autor: Accord Mortgages

In episode 90 of the Growth Series podcast, Jess Keniwell, Business Development Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks to Phil Anderson, Director at Phil Anderson Financial, about training and development.Autor: Accord Mortgages

In episode 89 of the Growth Series podcast, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director of Accord Mortgages, speaks to Charlotte Nixon, Mortgage and Protection Proposition Director at Quilter Financial Planning, about the value of advice, given the current volatility in the mortgage market.Autor: Accord Mortgages

In episode 88 of the Growth Series podcast, Adam Parker, Business Development Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks to Pam Brown, owner of Oxfordshire-based company Pam Brown Mortgages, about how to set up a successful business, what Pam's learned while working in the mortgage industry, and what she wishes she'd known beforehand.…

In episode 87 of the Growth Series podcast, Sian Varone, Business Development Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks to Ken James, a Mortgage Broker at Contractor Mortgage Services, about building referral relationships with other businesses, such as estate agents, accountants and solicitors.Autor: Accord Mortgages

In episode 86 of the Growth Series podcast, Chris Hill, Senior Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks with Chris Frame, Senior Director at Get Ground, about how conditions in the buy-to-let mortgage market are likely to evolve in 2023 and beyondAutor: Accord Mortgages

In episode 85 of the Growth Series podcast, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages, catches up with LDN Finance's Chief Operating Officer Greg Cunnington and Mortgage Adviser Heather Greatorex about the latest developments in the mortgage market and what happens next.Autor: Accord Mortgages