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5.0 Rating 1,983 Reviews
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About Mortgage 1st:

We are an award-winning team of experienced Mortgage & Protection Advisers offering professional advice to customers across the UK. With over 40 qualified advisers and a wealth and breadth of knowledge, we can assist with any enquiry. Our team prides itself on delivering five-star service, supported by 20+ dedicated staff members who guide you through the entire mortgage process efficiently.

Our head office in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, hosts a third of our team, with the rest working remotely across the UK. This ensures that no matter where you live or plan to buy, our team is available to help.

Founded in 2008 by Jon and Lisa Stones, our family-run business maintains core values of caring for employees, customers, charities, and the local community. Our positive workplace culture was highlighted when we were named a ‘Top Mortgage Employer’ in 2023 based on an anonymous staff survey. Winning prestigious awards like ‘Best Mortgage Broker (8-50 advisers) 2024’ at the Mortgage Strategy Awards and ‘Broker Firm of the Year (11-50 employees) 2023’ at the Financial Reporter Awards underscores the quality of our service.

Whether you're a first-time buyer, looking to release equity or consolidate debt, a landlord managing a portfolio, or in need of personal insurance policy reviews, our specialist advisers are here to help.

Buying your first home can be daunting, but our friendly, experienced advisers will guide you through the process and find the most suitable mortgage product. If you're looking to remortgage, purchase a buy-to-let property, or take out insurance, our expertise and guidance will save you time and provide peace of mind, ensuring you get the best deal after a thorough explanation of your options.

As advisers authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority, we ensure all customers are treated fairly. We listen to your needs and present the most suitable options. Your dedicated adviser and case handler will process your application, supporting you until your mortgage or insurance policy is completed.

Beyond Mortgage & Protection Advice, our sister company Specialist 1st offers second charge mortgages, auction finance, commercial mortgages, bridging loans, development finance, and mortgages for non-UK residents. We also recommend conveyancing solicitors, building surveyors, will writers, and equity release advisers.

As the largest mortgage & protection advice firm in Derbyshire, we have access to exclusive deals available only through selected firms, allowing us to pass potential savings on to you. Thousands of five-star reviews mention our team members by name, reflecting the care and attention they provide.

A significant portion of our business comes from returning customers or referrals, demonstrating the quality of our service.
Our support doesn't end when your mortgage completes. We'll stay in touch and inform you well in advance when your deal or term is ending, offering remortgaging or refinancing options and supporting you through the process again. We understand that life circumstances change, and we can review your insurance policies to ensure they still meet your needs.

We are your lifelong adviser, providing professional mortgage and protection advice through all of life's key milestones—from buying your first home and moving up the property ladder to renovating your forever home and later releasing equity to help fund your children's education, weddings, or house deposits.

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Phone:

03300 552 240

Email:

advisers@mortgage1st.co.uk

Location:

2 Napier Court, Gander Lane,
Barlborough,
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S43 4PZ

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Posted 1 day ago
As first-time buyers, purchasing a house can be overwhelming, and we needed professionals to guide us. We approached Ronan as our independent mortgage advisor, who is professional, responsive, knowledgeable, and efficient. We submitted our mortgage application within two days. Ronan worked proactively and tirelessly to put all the information together, and Becky kept us updated throughout the mortgage application process, guiding us through the next steps. Reflecting on our experience, we feel we received excellent value for money. A massive thank you to Ronan and Becky. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who is looking for a mortgage advisor.
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Posted 1 day ago
Dealt with our mortgage to a better deal
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Posted 1 day ago
Couldn’t recommended Danny and keeley enough. Made everything hassle free from start to finish!
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Posted 1 day ago
As a first time buyer, Emma and Paula made everything easy and stress free. They were always helpful and happy to answer any questions. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
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Posted 2 days ago
On navigating our house journey and trying to locate a Mortgage Offer - Mortgage 1st we’re absolutely amazing! With dealt with Broker Ian, who was fantastic! Ian helped up from the moment we enquired, great communication & help! Always available to answer any questions we had and he made the process so clear for us. All the details were put forward by Ian, every step of the way. Ian also managed to find us a lender - which we are over the moon about. We felt like as soon as Ian helped us, it was such a stress free process! So HUGE thanks to Ian, he is really great at what he does! We also had communications with Keeley - who was very clear and helpful! So easy to speak with and all information sent over by Keeley was clear, straight forward and dealt with so promptly! Keeley is also absolutely fantastic! Big thanks to her as well! Two very lovely professional kind and helpful knowledgeable people - great at their jobs! Thanks again - we really do appreciate all the help!
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Posted 3 days ago
Massive thank you to Lauren & Dale who have been absolutely amazing! As first time buyers, we didn’t really know a lot about the process, but Lauren and Dale were extremely friendly, patient & helpful along the way! Nothing from us was ever too big an ask, and both Lauren and Dale were happy to answer any of our questions even the little ones whenever they could! Both very quick with response and brilliant with communication! So so appreciative of both of them, I would very highly recommend to anyone buying a house to go with Mortgage 1st!
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Posted 3 days ago
With thanks to Rachel and Paige I have just received my mortgage offer. From start to finish, they were professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive throughout the entire process. They worked hard to find the best deal for my circumstances and make sure everything went smoothly and efficiently. I genuinely felt that they had my best interests at heart every step of the way and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, friendly, and highly capable mortgage brokers.
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Posted 3 days ago
Very helpful great service
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Posted 1 week ago
Absolutely brilliant honestly can’t fault them!
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Posted 1 week ago
We highly recommend Conor for all things mortgages and insurance! He was very helpful and made things so understandable. Conor has been so quick to respond and talk us through everything. Amazing service , can’t thank him enough!
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Posted 1 week ago
I highly recommend Sam for mortgages and Lewis for insurance. Possibly the most efficient, friendly expert service I've experienced ever. Sam made what felt impossible as as a self-employed person, totally possible and kept me sane through the house purchase process.
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Posted 1 week ago
Fantastic service
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Posted 1 week ago
As before I have received quite exceptional support from Chris Dunn and Paula Leatherland in sorting my mortgage affairs - they represent Mortgage 1st with a unique blend of constant availability and total professional knowledge.
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Posted 1 week ago
Very efficient, quick at responding and knowledgeable on products. Highly recommend to use Mortgage 1st both Danny and Paige were very helpful.
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Posted 1 week ago
They’re on the ball! We recently locked in a lower rate for our mortgage as the war started and Harriette wanted us to get a head of the rising prices. Very attentive and quick to lock it in for us! Highly recommend :)
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Posted 1 week ago
The service from the team here has been excellent. I dealt with Harriette & Beverley and they took all the stress out of the mortgage application process for us. It has been smooth and timely. They even went above & beyond to get our application in on a Saturday before rates went up.
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Posted 1 week ago
From my original enquiry all the way through to completion, I was well supported originally by Elliot Skinner and then Katie Frith. I would like to thank both of them for their tenacity and follow-up to ensure that the process was completed in time.
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Posted 1 week ago
Dale and Bev were friendly and professional from start to finish.
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Posted 1 week ago
Very helpful, easy to deal with.
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Posted 2 weeks ago
Mortgage 1st is rated 5.0 based on 1,983 reviews