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Mortgage 1st Reviews

5.0 Rating 2,055 Reviews
100 %
of reviewers recommend Mortgage 1st
5.0
Based on 2,055 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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Very helpful great service
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Posted 1 month ago
Absolutely brilliant honestly can’t fault them!
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Posted 1 month 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 month 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 month ago
Fantastic service
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Posted 1 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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 month ago
Dale and Bev were friendly and professional from start to finish.
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Posted 1 month ago
Very helpful, easy to deal with.
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Posted 1 month ago
Chris went above and beyond throughout the whole process. I really appreciate all the advice he gave me and how hard he worked, never giving up on helping me secure a mortgage. Becky was also fantastic, making everything happen so smoothly and professionally. I’m very grateful for their support and would highly recommend them.
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Posted 2 months ago
I am a first time buyer and it is a daunting experience knowing to buy a house involves a lot of money that was not easy to gather. I was very lucky that I chose Ronan to help me get on the property ladder. I am very thankful that I have done so as he has been very supportive through this and his professionalism and diligent work has been very commendable. Ronan has been available out of his hours to make sure that I am up to date on the process. Thanks Ronan and Bev.
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Posted 2 months ago
Both Edward and Paige have been exceptional in sorting out our mortgage for our first home. I initially made contact with Edward on the advice of a friend who had benefited from Edward's expertise before. I could not be more pleased. Edward not only found us the best rate on the market but explained the entire process to me (first-time naive buyer) in a manner that was easy to understand and very clear. I felt supported throughout. Paige was the operational end of this equation and she is exceptionally efficient. Everything was sorted from begging to end within a week or so. Exceptional to the core. Thank you guys!
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Posted 2 months ago
Honestly, I can’t thank Lauren and Keeley enough for how smooth and quick the service was. I bought and exchanged on a £600k property under auction conditions before we had even checked I could get a mortgage, but Lauren didn’t hesitate-despite me frantically chasing three times a day. Not only did Lauren manage to apply for the mortgage while at the airport on the other side of the world, but it was approved and I had a mortgage offer within seven days. From offer being accepted to completion took just 14 days on a £600k property with an 85% mortgage. This was all down to Lauren’s speed and knowledge of the mortgage market. I can’t recommend Lauren and Keeley enough! Reference 1805373.
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Posted 2 months ago
Danny Sykes & Bev Hickman made the remortgage process painless and simple, I would highly recommend.
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Posted 2 months ago
Megan and Hannah from mortgage first have been absolutely amazing! They are always quick to respond and super helpful!
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Posted 2 months ago
Ronan has been fantastic helping me process my mortgage. He went above and beyond to make sure I had everything submitted correctly, whatsapping me out of hours answering any queries and making sure I understood everything and the options available. Would definitely recommend.
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Posted 2 months ago
Great service from start to finish, Dale initially supported us, timely, accurate and thoughtful advice! He then handed us over to Paige who then progressed the offer, whilst Dale continued to support us also. Real team work, that is customer focused, rare to see these days!! Would highly recommend!!
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Posted 2 months ago
Mortgage 1st is rated 5.0 based on 2,055 reviews