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Mortgage 1st Reviews

5.0 Rating 1,342 Reviews
99 %
of reviewers recommend Mortgage 1st
5.0
Based on 1,342 reviews
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Postal Service
On-time Delivery
100%
Customer Service
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Telephone, Email, Live Chat
Queries Resolved In
Under An Hour
Customer Service
5 out of 5
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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
Carl and Paige were spot on throughout the process. In the early stages Carl was very helpful and assisted in our “unique” circumstances. He didn’t waste my time with unnecessary stuff. Always enjoyed having a chat him and made the process, simple, efficient and as less stressful as possible. Paige came in later on in the process and again was flawless throughout, always prompt, made things simple and I couldn’t ask for more. I don’t think I’ll be using a different broker again. This is the second time I’ve bought a property and there is a vast difference between the two experiences. Use Carl and Paige and your experience will be less stressful, less unnecessary convos and a quicker process overall.
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Posted 5 months ago
Mortgage 1st was very efficient and mad the process of getting a mortgage stress free. Many thanks to Lucy and Sharlene.
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Posted 5 months ago
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Mark and Preet for their professional assistance and support. Their expertise has saved us a significant amount of time. I highly recommend their services and am truly thankful for their help. Rest assured, we will definitely return when we have a new requirement. Their dedication and professionalism are commendable. Thank you once again!
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Posted 5 months ago
Everything was taken care of proactively. Good and clear communication and the desired outcome. Thanks
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Posted 5 months ago
I had a great remortgage experience with Mortgage 1st. My mortgage adviser Chris and his assistant Paige did a fantastic job ! I highly recommend Mortgage 1st to anyone who is looking for a high quality service at affordable price.
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Posted 5 months ago
My partner and I are so amazed and impressed with mortgage 1st. They have proven even when you are up in age and disable with this company it is still possible to get a mortgage. The support we have received from Keeley through out the whole process as been second to none. My partner and I would also like to thank Daniel for is outstanding effort, in tailoring the mortgage we required, his understanding, helpfulness and more so is patients made this possible. We Highly recommend mortgage 1st to anyone
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Posted 5 months ago
This is the second time I've used Mortgage1st and suspect that we'll always use them. What's usually an awful process is made simple, fast and very friendly - from advice to application support for mortgages. Carl and Keeley were awesome and made our recent porting application a breeze and took all of the anxiety and headache of dealing with the bank away. Both my wife and I are very grateful for the time taken to manage and complete our application.
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Posted 5 months ago
Absolutely Brilliant, Made my life a lot easier and less stressful Daniel was fantastic and kept things simple for me
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Posted 5 months ago
Cannot recommend Mortgage 1st enough, particularly Lucy Woodhouse. Had been told by many friends and family that getting a mortgage is one of the most stressful things you can do. However, from my experience with Lucy, this was not the case. Lucy was both professional and friendly with all correspondence and requests. She couldn't have been more accommodating of any questions I had and alway came back to any any queries very quickly. She guided me through the process expertly and kept me updated throughout. Overall, I felt very at ease throughout the whole process and would highly recommend using Mortgage first to anyone.
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Posted 5 months ago
Gregg and Izzy provided a very efficient re-mortgage for me. Gregg came highly recommended by a friend and lived up to expectations, thank you!
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Posted 5 months ago
The best around. As first time buyers, we got recommended Mortgage 1st by a family member. Oliver page sorted everything for us at the start and was very quick in contacting us and was helpful when we needed to ask something. We then got forwarded to Preet Kharoud and we got The exact same service. Great people to help you and we’re very happy.
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Posted 5 months ago
Mortgage 1st has been really supportive during this process and in particular Laurel has been amazing, not only quick response time but she has been really friendly and understanding during it all.
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Posted 6 months ago
Second time for using this company and had such a friendly helpful experience both times with Stephen & Keeley Highly recommend
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Posted 6 months ago
Excellent service from professional people,take the pain out of mortgage switches and use these guys.
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Posted 6 months ago
Very simple, friendly and impartial service. I was clearly guided through the steps and given all the options and information to make effect decisions
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Posted 6 months ago
Nikki as usual is great, we spoke to her at the beginning of the year and she guided us through the percentage rates and gave us options, we ended up with a great rate and the mortgage didn’t go up that much so we were very pleased ( I have friends whose mortgages have gone up hundreds of pounds) but we’re very surprised at the relatively small amount we would be paying so thanks to Nikki and mortgage first we are very happy with the outcome.
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Posted 6 months ago
total and absolute professionalism, clear instructions for myself when I didn't have a clue what I was doing. Nikki Betts and Sharlene Risden were awesome in their delivery. I can honestly say this far into the process that Nikki Betts is the best asset this company has
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Posted 6 months ago
This is the third house that Mortgage 1st has helped me get a mortgage for. Each time they have been extremely professional, helpful and always got me a good deal. They make the application process easy and painless and I’m grateful to both Oliver and Paige who have both been brilliant!
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Posted 6 months ago
I have used Oliver and Paige at Mortgage1st for my last 3 mortgages, as I work offshore, booking mortgage appointments is a logistical nightmare. Oliver finds me the best deal for my circumstances, quickly and has always managed to complete this remotely for me, saving me weeks in lost time. Paige is brilliant at the delivery of all paperwork, promptly and accurately. I wouldn't go anywhere else now for my mortgages and insurances! Thanks Guys
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Posted 6 months ago
Laurel and Paige have been absolutely wonderful throughout my mortgage process. Laurel’s friendly communication and valuable advice has helped eased the process and made it a little less daunting. Paige’s communication has been equally fantastic as she has kept me up to date with timely updates so I didn’t feel so in limbo. I will definitely be back coming back in the future with any mortgage needs.
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Posted 6 months ago
Mortgage 1st is rated 5.0 based on 1,342 reviews