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Who We Are?
Connect Mortgages is a trading division of Connect IFA Ltd, providing support and services to clients across the UK. The Connect Group also includes Connect for Intermediaries and Connect Experts.
With over 25 years of experience, Connect Mortgages is one of the UK’s most trusted names in mortgage and protection advice. As award-winning independent mortgage brokers, we’re driven by one mission: helping individuals, families, and property investors secure the finance they need on their terms.
We’ve grown from a small team in Essex to a network of 300+ qualified mortgage advisers nationwide. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, expanding your buy-to-let portfolio, or seeking commercial property finance, we offer tailored solutions backed by market expertise and whole-of-market access.
Why Trust Us?
Connect Mortgages was founded in 1998 by our CEO, Liz Syms. Since then, we have grown to over 70 employees and more than 300 advisers nationwide.
What Sets Us Apart?
- Award-Winning Expertise: Multiple national awards for innovation, service, and broker support.
- Nationwide Reach: Local knowledge with national coverage from advisers across the UK.
- Trusted by 10,000+ Clients: Our client-first approach ensures advice that’s clear, honest, and effective.
- AI-Ready Solutions: We’re continuously investing in tech-driven tools to ensure faster processing, better outcomes, and smarter matching for every client.
A Human Approach to Mortgages
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Our advisers listen, learn, and deliver fully bespoke options, whether for bad-credit mortgages or self-employed clients.
How Can We Help You Getting a Mortgage?
At Connect Mortgages, our advisers have access to an extensive panel of over 200 lenders and providers, offering a broad spectrum of mortgage products tailored to diverse needs. With deep industry expertise and strong lender relationships, our team can match you with the right mortgage, no matter how complex your situation.
Our specialist advisers cover the full landscape of property finance, including residential, buy-to-let, and bridging loans. They also provide expert support in development finance, commercial mortgages, equity release, later-life lending, and second-charge mortgages. To protect what matters most, our dedicated protection advisers offer tailored life and income protection solutions to give you peace of mind.
Your Personal Data, Privacy and Security
We are committed to protecting your personal data. We handle your information with the highest level of care and in accordance with UK data protection laws, including the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
Your personal information is collected solely to deliver our mortgage and protection services. We will never share your data with third parties without your clear, informed consent, and we implement robust security measures to keep your information safe and confidential at all times.
Meet the Team
At Connect Mortgages and the wider Connect Network, our strength lies in our people.
With over 300 experienced mortgage advisers nationwide, and a dedicated leadership team based at our head office in Hornchurch, we are more than just a business; we are a community of professionals united by a shared mission: helping people achieve financial peace of mind.
Behind every mortgage application, training programme, compliance check, and adviser success story, there is a team member who makes it possible. From our senior leadership to our case managers, technology specialists, broker support desk, marketing and compliance teams every individual plays a vital role in making Connect Mortgages the company it is today.
We believe that great service starts with great people. That’s why we invest in every part of our team, fostering a collaborative, forward-thinking culture that places people, our clients, brokers, and colleagues at the heart of everything we do.
Together, we bring the expertise, empathy, and innovation that define the Connect experience.
How to Contact Us
We’ve made it straightforward for you to reach us. Whether you prefer a quick phone call, email, or visiting our website, we’re here to help.
Our approachable team of advisers is on hand to answer your mortgage questions and guide you every step of the way. We look forward to connecting with you.
Speak to us today: 01708 676111
Regulatory Information
Connect Mortgages is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This ensures we meet the highest standards of customer service and conduct.
However, not all products we recommend are regulated by the FCA. Despite this, we always offer the same high standards of advice and care in all your dealings with us.
We are members of the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) and the Financial Intermediary and Broker Association (FIBA). These are professional trade associations for mortgage advisers and finance brokers.
Our regulatory information is available on our website. This ensures you can have complete confidence when working with us.
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