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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 Keeley have been amazing. Few years ago Carl helped us out to get our mortgage, and now, we didn't hesitate to contact him again to help us with our new purchase. He and his colleague not only didn't let us down, they answered the emails promptly and phoned us to keep us updated in every step. Incredible professionals, very helpful and friendly. We couldn't recommend Mortgage 1st enough.
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Posted 2 weeks ago
I will to say a big thank you to Elliot skinner and Beverley Hickman of mortgage 1st for their outstanding support, they make me feel at home and feel like a family members to them. I really appreciate their quick response and encouragement. They got me a mortgage offer less than 3weeks, something that I already think is not going to be possible. These two are the best, I love them.
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Posted 2 weeks ago
Lucy has been amazing throughout the process. I couldnt reccomend her enough.
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Posted 2 weeks ago
Lucy has been amazing throughout the process
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Posted 2 weeks ago
I used Shaun and Keeley from Mortgage first to purchase a property. They were very quick to find the right deal, and get the application processed in good time. Excellent communication throughout, I highly recommend their services. Robert Riley
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Posted 2 weeks ago
Chris and Mortgage 1st service was very quick and efficient. Highly recommend.
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Posted 2 weeks ago
Working with Mortgage 1st has been nothing short of satisfying. Jordan and Keelay have been super helpful with getting us through our home buying process as first time buyers. They are so knowledgeable, and were very much available to guide us through the process patiently providing us with responses to our questions. They are so friendly and warm as well. We are very much thankful to the team.
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Posted 2 weeks ago
The service that Preet has provided to me and my wife has been absolutely outstanding. Over what has been quite an extended mortgage process (through no fault of Mortgage 1st) Preet, has been a fantastic person to have on our side when dealing with our lender; always been professional, very responsive, knowledgeable, extremely tenacious, proactive, diligent, and friendly. I'm sure that Preet has sped up the process for us by at least a month or more and we couldn't be more grateful to have had them on our team.
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Posted 2 weeks ago
I would highly recommend your advisor Andrew Hunt. This is the first time I have remortgaged and he explained the process very well and made sure I received a good deal that would be suitable for me. Nothing is too much trouble and even after I had my mortgage offer he was still happy to answer any questions I had. Will be recommending him to family and friends
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Posted 3 weeks ago
Our service has been amazing from Chris and Bev. They made our remortgage process extremely easy, smooth and stress free. Chris is extremely knowledgeable, he listened to our needs and found the best mortgage deal for us and kept us informed throughout the whole process. I would highly recommended Mortgage 1st to anyone applying for a mortgage/looking to remortgage and I will definitely be recommending to family/friends. Thank you both.
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Posted 3 weeks ago
Dave and Paige at Mortgage 1st were 1st class from the moment I called for a mortgage in principal to finding a property and getting an offer. As a first time buyer they explained everything to me and were always willing to answer any queries I had. Couldn't have asked for anymore from them. Highly recommend.
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Posted 3 weeks ago
Once again Andrew Hunt provide an excellent level of service, quick, efficient and precisely what I was after, renewing my mortgage within a few days. I fully endorse and recommend his services whether it’s for new policies or renewals.
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Posted 3 weeks ago
With other brokers unable to help us, Harriette quickly sourced us the right mortgage with Paige efficiently processing the mortgage to the end. Would highly recommend Harriette, especially for non straight forward cases.
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Posted 3 weeks ago
Reliable, understands needs, provides options, flexible, friendly & great speedy service. Have been using for years and will continue to do so
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Posted 3 weeks ago
I can not recommend Laurel highly enough. She was so patient with my wife and I, who were very indecisive, and asking far too many questions! Thank you again!
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Posted 3 weeks ago
It was a smooth journey for myself and my husband as 1st time buyers Laurel and keeley were very helpful and and answered all our questions at any given time They were professional throughout the whole process of purchasing our home down to life insurance policy 😊 Thank you both and God bless
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Posted 3 weeks ago
They have been a great help throughout my process, and everything was really seamless. Whenever there was an issue with solicitors, they were quite proactive. Sam and Preet were especially proactive. Thank you again for your help.
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Posted 3 weeks ago
Laurel was very understanding of our specific remortgage needs and found the best value products on the market quickly despite unpredictable interest rate changes. We always felt very well looked after - thank you!🙏
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Posted 4 weeks ago
Laurel was a great help when helping us find the right life insurance for us. She was very patient while we were concerned everything. Would highly recommend Laurel to everyone.
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Posted 4 weeks ago
Loaren and Preet are really efficient, they helped me to get my finances sort within no time. Always approachable and quick response
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Posted 4 weeks ago
Mortgage 1st is rated 5.0 based on 1,342 reviews