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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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Customer Service
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Telephone, Email, Live Chat
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Under An Hour
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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
recently worked with Harriette and Paige from Mortgage 1st, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience! From start to finish, they made the entire mortgage process smooth and stress-free. The customer service was outstanding—every time I had a question, they were quick to respond, friendly, and really knowledgeable. They made me feel like a valued customer, not just another number. The pricing was competitive, and I never felt like there were any hidden fees or surprises. They were transparent throughout the entire process, and I felt confident I was getting a great deal. Delivery of all the necessary documents was fast, and the whole process moved along quicker than I expected. They kept me updated every step of the way, and I never felt left in the dark. If you're looking for a mortgage company that cares about its customers and delivers great value, Mortgage 1st is the way to go. Highly recommended!
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Posted 1 month ago
Sophie and Preet helped us get our first mortgage, they really did make it so easy and was hassle free. We didn’t have to chase anything up as everything was done very quickly. They always kept us up to date with the process. Thanks again, definitely recommend
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Posted 1 month ago
Approached Andrew Hunt with a fairly complicated set of wishes with our new mortgage. He was diligent and covered all bases so that the end goal was achievable in a very short space of time. Shout out to Preet too. 5* to the pair of you.
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Posted 2 months ago
Nikki at Mortgage1st has been helping me with mortgages for the past 12 years or so and during that time the service has always been absolutely fantastic. She has always been very responsive on email (even acknowledging a mail when she was on holiday!) and seems very knowledgeable about the mortgage process and how to avoid some of the traditional hurdles (and even some less traditional ones thrown down by unreliable family members!). After processing our application, she passed us to her colleague Bev who was able to very quickly get our mortgage offer sent over. All in all, very impressive and I would (and have) recommended them to friends and family
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Posted 2 months ago
Laurel and Preet were both fantastic with their advice, but more importantly were both extremely helpful when trying to provide further assistance to drive through our application. Both were always easily contactable and quick to reply with any queries, the whole process was extremely easy with this team working with us.
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Posted 2 months ago
Having dealt with Harriette and Paige now for many years for our mortgages, we can’t fault the service. Wouldn’t use anyone else, they’re both brilliant! Great at keeping us informed with what’s going on. Really pleased
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Posted 2 months ago
Harriette Lane and Keeley Craig are truly exceptional. Their unwavering support and expert guidance throughout the mortgage process have been invaluable. Working with them has been an absolute pleasure; I’m genuinely impressed by the wealth of information and their ability to communicate seamlessly. What truly sets them apart is their client-centric approach making the home buying journey remarkably straightforward and stress free.
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Posted 2 months ago
Great service and information provided from Daniel Sykes and his mortgage processor Preet Kharoud. That's why I keep coming back to Mortgage 1st over other providers when it's time to sort my mortgages.
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Posted 2 months ago
I'm pleased to report that we had excellent service from Mortgage 1st from start to finish. Oliver Page is extremely professional and gave us excellent advice throughout the process. We also had the pleasure of Keeley Craig handling our application. Keeley was always on hand to assist and help us with the constant questions we had!! As you can imagine the process takes a little while to complete and the customer service from Oliver and Keeley was excellent throughout - we couldn't fault them. Overall we couldn't reccomend Mortgage 1st highly enough - they're an excellent company and the staff make it!
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Posted 2 months ago
Harriette and Preet from 1st mortgage ,what great work,got me a mortgage,ever so great full,,,10 out of 10,God Bless.
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Posted 2 months ago
My fiancé and I had the pleasure of dealing with Chris and Paige. Chris worked around my work schedule and was incredibly professional and helpful. Paige was also incredibly professional and helpful, as well as rapid with responding to emails and questions. Well worth the price.
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Posted 2 months ago
We are first time buyers and Lauren Miller and Sharlene Risden made this process so simple and easy. Lauren was always there to answer questions and assist and I am so grateful for everything she has done. Thank you!
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Posted 2 months ago
Great service from Paige and Daniel
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Posted 2 months ago
Andrew Hunt and Beverley Hickman. These two were excellent in the help and aide they provided throughout the process. Will definitely be recommending them to friends and family in the future.
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Posted 2 months ago
We were supported by Laurel Ellis at Mortgage 1st, and the support she provided was impeccable. She was clear and transparent, proactive and creative in terms of solving problems and finding the best product to meet our needs. She was available whenever we needed to speak with her and I was able to ask the silliest of questions with no judgement! She truly has been a joy and I would recommend her to anyone thinking of using a mortgage broker.
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Posted 2 months ago
Laurel was very approachable and friendly and was in regular contact to discuss a variety of options, answering many questions from me. I would highly recommend Laurel and Mortgage first if you want a smooth efficient and no stress approach for your mortgage needs.
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Posted 2 months ago
Both Keeley and Danny was a great help , would definitely recommend.
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Posted 2 months ago
Our advisor, Elliot, has been such a great help to me and my wife through the process of arranging a mortgage and supporting us with setting up various insurance products, as well as putting us in contact with other colleagues for other products or services we were interested in. He really is a one stop shop for information on anything you would wish to know about the process of buying a house and all that comes with it. Elliot has been extremely thorough and helpful throughout the process, which was not straightforward (through no fault of Elliot's) and he was tenacious in terms of getting us the best deals that we could afford for each product. He has always been very responsive and informative in his communications with us and has provided great responses to any questions we had at any stage. We're grateful we have had Elliot on our team through this process.
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Posted 2 months ago
Keeley has been an absolute godsend, she got me out of a massive financial hole by sorting out a re mortgage for me. She explained things I didn’t understand in a patient and understanding manner, she chased solicitors and always got back to my emails quickly. I would highly recommend her services.
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Posted 2 months ago
Absolutely fantastic service 2nd time using mortgage 1st definitely would recommend them to anyone
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Posted 2 months ago
Mortgage 1st is rated 5.0 based on 1,342 reviews