Mortgage Advisor

Job Responsibilities

  • You will be offering professional mortgage advice solutions in accordance with Financial Services Authority Regulations:
  • explain the different types of mortgage and offer products for your client to choose from
  • assess which type of mortgage is most suitable for each client
  • make sure your customers can afford what they’re borrowing, not only now but in the future, in the event that interest rates go up or their circumstances change
  • explain repayments and mortgage protection
  • advise on and sell related financial products, such as buildings or life insurance
  • help clients complete the mortgage application
  • offer some general advice on the home-buying process
  • meet sales targets

Qualifications

  • The CeMAP (or equivalent) qualification and have at least 12 months mortgage placement experience.
  • Being self-motivated as well as having a willingness to learn and take on board new ideas is key.
  • We are here to ensure that our clients always receive first-class, ethical advice, we believe in quality over quantity.

Skills

  • excellent communication and listening skills
  • the ability to explain complex information clearly
  • the confidence to work with numbers and to explain figures and financial products to your clients
  • excellent customer-service skills
  • the drive and motivation to meet targets
  • good IT skills
  • good time-management skills and the ability to juggle a busy workload
  • punctuality
  • discretion
  • an honest and trustworthy approach
  • an interest in the financial sector
  • good mathematical ability