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5.0 Rating 2,118 Reviews
100 %
of reviewers recommend Mortgage 1st
5.0
Based on 2,118 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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Anonymous  // 01/01/2019
Thomas Dent is our mortgage advisor, he has helped with every aspect of our mortgage journey and guided us through it step by step from the beginining he has been extremely helpful and without him we wouldn't have gotten this far, he is super quick at responding to us, listens to any questions we have, very efficient and precise with his work, found a lender for us within a day and we had our mortgage offer by the end of the week, he has liased with our solicitor who he recommended us to use, he has been nothing short of an amazing help throughout this whole process, and we feel secure and confident knowing Tom is working on and overlooking everything for us during this process, we recommend him to everyone, he really is great at what he does ! And he has been working along side Katie Frith who has been so quick in getting in touch with us with information and letting us know every last detail of the whole process, they are a great team and we couldn't wish for more, we highly recommend them both. Thank you Tom & Katie for helping us start a new chapter in our forever home :)
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Posted 1 day ago
Dale and his team were fantastic at sorting out 3 mortgages for me concurrently, after a very difficult time for me after a bereavement. They were a massive help and very patient and understanding as my head wasn’t in the game. I will definitely use them again in the future.
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Posted 1 day ago
Danny helped me at the beginning, and as a first-time buyer everything was completely new and a little confusing. He always had the time to explain everything clearly and made sure I fully understood each step of the process. I was then passed over to Preet, who was also very helpful. Would definitely recommend!!
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Posted 2 days ago
I can 100% recommend Oliver Page. He has been nothing but amazing throughout our mortgage renewal process. Oliver arranged our mortgage two years ago, and without any prompting from us, he got in touch well in advance to organise our renewal. That level of service has been outstanding. I genuinely don't think we'd ever want to arrange a mortgage without Oliver's help now. He has made the entire process effortless and completely stress-free. We haven't had to worry about a thing, he has taken care of everything from start to finish. Throughout the process, he kept us informed, gave excellent advice, and made everything so easy. Thank you, Oliver, for your professionalism, dedication, and exceptional service. We couldn't recommend you more highly.
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Posted 2 days ago
Great help and service provided. Highly recommended.
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Posted 4 days ago
Service was fast and extremely helpful throughout from both Katie and Tom. Extremely knowledgeable about the process, made the whole thing quite easy. Would definitely recommend these.
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Posted 5 days ago
As first time buyers it was all new to us and Lucy and Bev were so helpful. Lucy guided us through everything step by step, she was always there to contact if we had any questions and she got our mortgage offer sorted so quickly. Thank you both for making our experience so positive - we would highly recommend!
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Posted 1 week ago
Keeley Macaulay has been incredibly easy to work with, very flexible with arranging time to go through everything and answer any questions I had about the process. I would recommend her to anyone.
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Posted 1 week ago
Thank you to Beverly and Lucy who sorted my mortgage with exceptional quality and professionalism, every step of the way, I would wholeheartedly recommend this company, thanks again
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Posted 1 week ago
very professional and knowledgeable, made a difficult process very easy. found the perfect product for us. would highly recommended and use them again in the future.
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Posted 1 week ago
We are very happy with the service from mortgage 1st. Chad and Keeley especially have been very efficient and excellent with their communication from the get go. Really helped keep the process less daunting and stress free and explaining the steps in full.
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Posted 1 week ago
Great, fast service, polite and helped us with lots of questions. As first time buyers, this process was new to us and we felt supported all the way. Special thanks for Viraj and Preet.
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Posted 1 week ago
Thank you to Sam and Paula. Your unwavering support, patience and guidance throughout this process has made it stress free and seamless. At all times you were available and took time to respond to all of the questions to ensure we understood what was required. Thank you so much!
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Posted 1 week ago
My mortgage broker, Laura, has been great the whole way through - responsive, explains things clearly and always follows-up
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Posted 1 week ago
Thank you Ian, for your Excellent communication and 1st class service in every step. You made the process easy to understand,handled professionally you went beyond to secure the best mortgage. Stress free, always available to answer questions and provided assurance. First consultation to completion, making my dream of homeowner a reality. Thank you much lan your service was exceptional. Highly recommended!!.
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Posted 2 weeks ago
This was my first time using a mortgage broker and it has been a very positive experience. Ian has been extremely informative and supportive in securing our mortgage deal in just over a week! The process has been so smooth and taken a lot of stress away from us. I would highly recommend!
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Posted 2 weeks ago
I couldn't be happier with the service I received. From start to finish, Enamul was always available to answer my questions, explain everything clearly, and provide reassurance throughout the mortgage process. He took the time to understand my personal circumstances and worked hard to find the best mortgage deal for my situation. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble, and his knowledge, professionalism, and friendly approach made what could have been a stressful experience feel straightforward. The support provided by Keeley behind the scenes was equally exemplary. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a mortgage broker who genuinely puts their clients first. Thank you for all your support!
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Posted 2 weeks ago
A very positive experience overall. Ian was especially professional and responsive, always taking the time to explain things clearly and keep everything moving. His support made the whole process much smoother and far less stressful. Ian has absolutely been the best broker we have worked with. Would happily recommend!
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Posted 2 weeks ago
They made the experience smooth
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Posted 2 weeks ago
Great company recommended to all. Bob & San xxxxxxxxxxx
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Posted 2 weeks ago
Mortgage 1st is rated 5.0 based on 2,118 reviews