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Mortgage 1st Reviews

5.0 Rating 2,165 Reviews
100 %
of reviewers recommend Mortgage 1st
5.0
Based on 2,165 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 3 months ago
Excellent service from start to finish .Would highly recommend very very satisfied
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Posted 3 months ago
Wonderful experience with Ian. Ian expressed he would do his best to get me a mortgage offer and he did! Very professional and kept me informed through the whole process. I cant thank him enough for all his help and support. Thank you Ian!
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Posted 3 months ago
Second time purchasing a property using the help from Mortgage 1st to secure a mortgage deal and I am just as impressed. Cannot praise or thank these guys enough. Special thanks to Elliot who has been my main point of contact both times - really friendly, hardworking guy. Also would like to thank Bev who helped process my mortgage deal. Such a smooth process, would highly recommend to everyone! 😊
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Posted 3 months ago
I have been using Gary for Mortgage advise for many years now. He always finds the best deals. I cannot recommend him highly enough, professional, knowledgeable & explains everything well to a non finance person (me). If you're looking for mortgage advice, head over to Gary C & Rebecca
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Posted 3 months ago
We dealt with Laura & Bev, all of whom were excellent and made everything very clear and easy to understand. We would highly recommend using them at Mortgage 1st.
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Posted 3 months ago
Excellent service! They were great in helping me understand the process as a first time buyer and were always happy to answer any questions I had in a timely manner.
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Posted 3 months ago
Really good help from Katie & Daniel, would definitely recommend!
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Posted 3 months ago
Really good help from Katie & Daniel, would definitely recommend!
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Posted 3 months ago
Tom Dent was super professional, helpful, informative and made the process of getting a mortgage seamless - as first time buyers we were very daunted by the whole process. He was also very transparent around costs, rates, fees the brokers earn etc. can’t fault his service or professionalism. Thank you Tom!
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Posted 3 months ago
Very informative, with constant up date and advice throughout the process
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Posted 3 months ago
"A huge thank you to Harriette Lane from mortgage1st for the expert advice and to Paige Sanderson for keeping everything on track. As a first-time buyer/morgage seeker, I had a lot of questions, and they handled them all with patience and care. It felt like I had a real team in my corner. Five-star service!"
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Posted 3 months ago
A great service from initial application to approval. The team led me through the process and were really helpful. From application to approval took just over a week and the process is now in the hands of the solicitors. I would strongly recommend them.
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Posted 3 months ago
Excellent communication, advice and support from Matt Morriss and Paige Sanderson.
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Posted 3 months ago
Very efficient and professional.Attended to all our needs and was with us all the way of the journey
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Posted 3 months ago
Jenny and Bev have been really helpful during my mortgage offer process. I’m a first time buyer and Jenny has really helped me ease my anxiety.
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Posted 3 months ago
Megan has helped us out with mortgage changes over several years. She is fabulous and reallly works to find you the best option. Lauren has also been a superstar keeping us up to date and on track.
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Posted 3 months ago
Excellent service . Superb commuincation .it was a bresth of fresh air made to feel valued at all stages of the process. Professional from start to finish.
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Posted 3 months ago
Daniel is always very helpful and covers off everything i need for remortgage
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Posted 3 months ago
Great service from Chris and Lauren - efficient, super helpful and supportive every step of the way! 100% recommend for anyone, whether that be first time buyers or your next purchase. This is our second time using you and great service again!
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Posted 3 months ago
Mortgage 1st is rated 5.0 based on 2,165 reviews