In episode 109 of the Growth Series podcast, Charlotte Bates and Natalie Wilcox, Directors of BatesWilcox, join our host Adam Parker, Accord BDM, to discuss effective recruitment strategies for brokers. The discussion covers how to navigate the competitive job market, defining recruitment USPs and leveraging technology to streamline the hiring process. Both brokers lean on their extensive experience to offer insights into retention strategies and the importance of creating a positive work environment to keep top talent engaged.

In episode 108 of the Growth Series podcast, Gurpreet Chahal, Corporate Account Manager at Accord speaks with Paul Sherman, Mortgage Proposition Director at the Openwork Partnership, who shares insights on supporting vulnerable customers in the mortgage sector. The conversation explores how brokers can identify and address client needs, recognise various types of vulnerabilities, and build trust with clients. Plus, Paul discusses the comprehensive training and support initiatives by the Openwork Partnership, including establishing power of attorney and simplifying vulnerability reporting, to better serve vulnerable clients and enhance business processes.

In episode 99 of the Growth Series podcast, Stephanie Charman, Strategic Relationships Director at Sesame Bankhall Group, speaks to Richard Danna, Co-Founder of Tembomoney about intergenerational lending.

In episode 98 of the Growth Series podcast, Gurpreet Chahal, Corporate Account Manager at Accord Mortgages, is joined by Robert Sinclair, Chief Executive of the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI), and Nick Piper, Senior Manager, Governance and Strategy at Accord Mortgages, to discuss the implementation and ongoing impact of Consumer Duty.

In episode 97 of the Growth Series podcast, Gurpreet Chahal, Corporate Account Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks to Giles Smith, Technical Director at SDL Surveying, about what’s in store for the housing market this year.

In episode 96 of this two part Growth Series podcast, Jeremy Duncombe,Managing Director at Accord Mortgages, speaks with Rob Thomas, Principal Researcher at IMLA, and Charles Roe, Director of Mortgages at UK Finance, about what’s in store for the mortgage market in 2024.

In episode 95 of this two part Growth Series podcast, Jeremy Duncombe,Managing Director at Accord Mortgages, speaks with Rob Thomas, Principal Researcher at IMLA, and Charles Roe, Director of Mortgages at UK Finance, about how the mortgage market performed in 2023.

In episode 94 of the Growth Series podcast, Sian Varone, Business Development Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks to Hemat Natha, CEO and Advisor at Mortgage Advice Point, about mental health and why it is important for brokers.

In episode 93 of the Growth Series podcast, Iain Cunningham, Corporate Account Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks with Chris Targett of Social for Brokers about simple ways that brokers can elevate their social media presence.

In episode 92 of the Growth Series podcast, Yvonne Payne, Business Development Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks to George Williamson of the Mortgage Advice Brokerage, about the difference technology can make to brokers.

In episode 91 of the Growth Series podcast, Nicola Alvarez, Senior Manager Proposition Development at Accord Mortgages, speaks to Nick Elston, Founder of Forging People, about how brokers can both look after their mental health and support anxious clients.

In episode 90 of the Growth Series podcast, Jess Keniwell, Business Development Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks to Phil Anderson, Director at Phil Anderson Financial, about training and development.

In this episode of the Growth Series podcast, Corporate Account Manager Gurpreet Chahal is joined by Giles Smith, Technical Director at SDL Surveying and Simon Jackson, CEO at SDL Surveying, to discuss the critical role brokers play in supporting clients to retrofit homes, aiding the UK's journey towards net zero carbon emissions. 

They explore the complexities of housing contributions to carbon emissions, the need for large-scale retrofitting, the challenges presented by the UK’s old housing stock and the importance of education and skilled tradespeople. The conversation also covers the role of green finance, grants and the necessity for a clear governmental directive to support the retrofit industry, providing brokers with practical advice on how to navigate these challenges and support clients effectively.

In episode 89 of the Growth Series podcast, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director of Accord Mortgages, speaks to Charlotte Nixon, Mortgage and Protection Proposition Director at Quilter Financial Planning, about the value of advice, given the current volatility in the mortgage market.

In episode 88 of the Growth Series podcast, Adam Parker, Business Development Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks to Pam Brown, owner of Oxfordshire-based company Pam Brown Mortgages, about how to set up a successful business, what Pam’s learned while working in the mortgage industry, and what she wishes she’d known beforehand.

In episode 87 of the Growth Series podcast, Sian Varone, Business Development Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks to Ken James, a Mortgage Broker at Contractor Mortgage Services, about building referral relationships with other businesses, such as estate agents, accountants and solicitors.

In episode 86 of the Growth Series podcast, Chris Hill, Senior Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks with Chris Frame, Senior Director at Get Ground, about how conditions in the buy-to-let mortgage market are likely to evolve in 2023 and beyond

In episode 85 of the Growth Series podcast, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages, catches up with LDN Finance’s Chief Operating Officer Greg Cunnington and Mortgage Adviser Heather Greatorex about the latest developments in the mortgage market and what happens next.

In episode 84 of the Growth Series podcast, Nicola Alvarez, Senior Manager Proposition Development at Accord Mortgages, is joined by Danny Belton, Head of Lender Relationships at L&G Mortgage Club, and Racheal Hunnisett, Green Mortgage Campaign Lead at the Green Finance Institute, to discuss green mortgages.

In Episode 83 of the Growth Series Podcast, Gurpreet Chahal, Corporate Account Manager at Accord Mortgages, is joined by Nick Piper, Senior Manager, Governance and Strategy at Accord Mortgages and David Hollingworth, Associated Director, Communications at L&C Mortgages, to discuss Consumer Duty

In episode 82 of the Growth Series podcast, Andrew Calder, Corporate Account Manager at Accord Mortgages, is joined by Nicola Mckenzie, Private Client Services Manager at Dunham McCarthy and Matt Brown, Head of Proposition at Primis, to discuss the protection gap in the market.

In episode 81 of the Growth Series podcast, Tom Simpson, Managing Director for YBS Commercial Mortgages, is joined by Norman Chambers, Managing Director of the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB), to discuss the commercial mortgages market, the opportunities and threats faced by the sector, and what the future might look like.

In episode 80 of the Growth Series podcast, Nicola Alvarez, Senior Manager Proposition Development at Accord Mortgages, is joined by Nicola Goldie, Head of National Accounts at Virgin Money, Lisa Martin, Development Director at TMA Mortgage Club and Atlyn Forde, Senior Manager and the Global and UK Diversity and Inclusion Committee Chair at Pepper Money, who discuss the type of work they’ve done in this area and why they wanted to be involved. 

Welcome to another episode of Accord Mortgages Growth Series podcast, in episode #106 Gurpreet is joined by industry colleagues Paul Purewal from Coventry Building Society and John Samra from Just Mortgages. The discussion centres around the significance of names, personal identity and cultural heritage in the context of South Asian Heritage Month. 

Paul and John share their personal stories about using more westernised names to fit in and how this has impacted their professional lives. They explore the evolving perceptions of non-western names in society and the importance of embracing one's heritage. 

The episode aims to shed light on the experiences, challenges, and discussions around diversity, equity and inclusion within the mortgage industry. Tune in for insightful dialogue and personal anecdotes that highlight the importance of being proud of one's identity and name.

In episode 79 of the Growth Series podcast, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages, speaks with Charles Roe, Director of Mortgages at UK Finance, and Rob Thomas, Principal Researcher at IMLA, about what lies ahead for the mortgage market in 2023.

In episode 78 of the Growth Series podcast, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages, speaks with Charles Roe, Director of Mortgages at UK Finance, and Rob Thomas, Principal Researcher at IMLA, to reflect on 2022.

In episode 77 of the Growth Series podcast, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages, speaks to LDN Finance’s Chief Operating Officer Greg Cunnington and Mortgage Adviser Heather Greatorex about the recent turmoil in the mortgage market and what happens next.

In episode 76 of the Growth Series podcast, Gurpreet Chahal, Corporate Account Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks to Greg Cunnington, Chief Operating Officer at LDNfinance, and David Hollingsworth, Associate Director of Communications L&C Mortgages, about recruiting and developing talent in a changing broker market.

In episode 75 of the Growth Series podcast, Gurpreet Chahal, Corporate Account Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks to Christine Newell, Mortgages Technical Director at Paradigm Mortgages, and Graeme Stewart, Head of Compliance Consultancy at Paradigm Consulting, about what the Consumer Duty means for brokers.

In episode 74 of the Growth Series podcast, Gurpreet Chahal, Corporate Account Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks to Greg Cunnington, Chief Operating Officer at LDNfinance, and Oliver Peace, Managing Director at James Leighton Financial Services, about the future of the advised broker market.

In episode 73 of the Growth Series podcast, Iain Cunningham, Corporate Account Manager at Accord Mortgages, discusses technology for brokers with Maria Harris, industry consultant at Digital Cat.

In episode 72 of the Growth Series podcast, Gurpreet Chahal, Corporate Account Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks to Christine Newell, Mortgages Technical Director at Paradigm Mortgages, and Graeme Stewart, Head of Compliance Consultancy at Paradigm Consulting, about the Consumer Duty.

In episode 71 of the Growth Series podcast, Nicola Alvarez, Senior Manager Mortgage Distribution - Proposition Development at Accord Mortgages, speaks to Craig Hall, Director of New Homes at LSL Financial Services, about the end of the Help to Buy scheme.

In episode 70 of the Growth Series podcast, Andrew Calder, Corporate Account Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks to Rich Merrett, Head of Strategic Development at Simply Biz about the future of the buy-to-let market.

In this episode of the Accord Mortgages Growth Series podcast, host Gurpreet Chahal, Corporate Account Manager at Accord discusses the evolving mortgage market with Richard Howes, Director of Mortgages at Paradigm Mortgage Services, and Anthony Rose, CEO at LDN Finance. 

They explore significant changes in the industry, from the impacts of COVID-19 and economic turmoil to fluctuating interest rates and the crucial role of brokers in providing tailored advice. The discussion covers strategies for brokers to adapt and thrive, the importance of considering clients' overall financial picture, the potential of technology and AI in assisting brokers and best practices for staying informed about industry trends. 

The episode highlights the persistent value of broker-client relationships amidst technological advancements and regulatory changes.

In episode 69 of the Growth Series podcast, Iain Cunningham, Corporate Account Manager at Accord Mortgages, discusses how brokers can create PR opportunities with Paul Wadsworth from Accord’s PR department and Nicola Schutrups, Managing Director of The Mortgage Hut.

In episode 67 of the Growth Series podcast, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director of Accord Mortgages, asks Charles Roe, Director of Mortgages at UK Finance and Rob Thomas, Principle Researcher at the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA), to predict what lies ahead for the mortgage market in 2022.

In episode 65 of the Growth Series podcast, Andy Walton, Protection Proposition Director at Mortgage Advice Bureau, discusses protection for mortgages with Rob Brookes, Senior Mortgage and Protection Adviser and Director. The pair talk about what protection is, how many people take up this option and how brokers can use it to help support their customers’ needs.

In episode 64 of the Growth Series podcast, Andy Millard, Corporate Account Manager at Accord is joined by Jeni Browne, Business Development Director at Mortgages for Business and Tim Field, owner of Pelham Properties. In this episode, they delve into the world of buy-to-let to see how brokers can ensure they’re helping their landlord clients in the best way possible, building a beneficial relationship for all involved.  

In episode 62 of the Growth Series podcast, Chris Hill, Senior Manager of Intermediary Distribution at Accord is joined by Liz Syms, CEO and Founder of Connect Mortgages & Connect for Intermediaries. In this episode, they provide insight into the ever-changing mortgage market and what priorities and plans for the year ahead may be of interest to brokers. 

In episode 63 of the Growth Series podcast, Iain Cunningham, Corporate Account Manager at Accord is joined by Pete Hunt, Partner at Hawke Financial Services. In this episode, they provide insight into what the future may look like from a broker’s point of view. They cover topics such as the value of advice and bringing in new talent in the face of what the future may hold.

In episode 61 of the Growth Series podcast, Sally Laker, Managing Director at Mortgage Intelligence is joined by Andy Millard, Corporate Account Manager at Accord. In this episode, they discuss offset mortgages and how they are often underutilised when compared to customers who go direct to a lender. They cover the benefits of offset mortgages for your clients, and dispel a few misconceptions along the way.

In episode 60 of the Growth Series podcast, Nick Piper, Strategic Business and Operations Manager at Yorkshire Building Society (YBS), is joined by Rob Sinclair, Chief Executive of the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries and Richard Ramsden, Senior Manager - YBS Information Security. In this episode, they discuss risk management and how mortgage professionals can identify fraudulent activity when completing fact finds with their clients.

In episode 59 of the Growth Series podcast, Mike Davies, Head of Development at Yorkshire Building Society (YBS), is joined by Haydn Thomas, Chief Commercial Officer at Cornerstone Finance Group. In this episode, Mike and Haydn discuss commercial lending, the impact of Covid-19 and where the market is headed next.

In the latest Accord Mortgages Growth Series podcast, Natalie Pater, Regional Key Account Manager for PMS interviews Jamie Lewis, Managing Director at Affinity Mortgages and Tim Atkinson, Managing Director at Mortgage Required. They discuss the evolution of their businesses, their individual journeys in the mortgage industry and the strategies they used to attract and retain talent while maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment.

The conversation also touches on the challenges of transitioning from advising clients to leadership roles, the importance of staying connected to industry trends and how technology supports their operations. Both guests offer valuable lessons in leadership and team management, emphasising trust, empathy and the significance of a supportive work culture.

In episode 58 of the Growth Series podcast, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages, is joined by Charles Roe, Director of Mortgages at UK Finance, and Rob Thomas, Principle Researcher at the Intermediaries Mortgage lending Association (IMLA). In this episode, Jeremy, Charles and Rob discuss their recent reports about the state of mortgages for 2021. This episode is part two of a two-part series.

In episode 57 of the Growth Series podcast, Jeremey Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages, is joined by Charles Roe, Director of Mortgages at UK Finance, and Rob Thomas, Principle Researcher at the Intermediaries Mortgage lending Association (IMLA). In this episode, Jeremy, Charles and Rob discuss their recent reports about the state of mortgages for 2021. This episode is part one of a two part series.

In episode 56 of the Growth Series podcast, Nadine Edwards, Corporate Account Manager at Accord Mortgages, is joined by Louisa Sedgwick, Chair of IMLA and Managing Director for Vida Home Loans, Nicola Firth, CEO and Founder of Knowledge Bank, and Niki Cooke, Head of Intermediary at Twenty7Tec.

In this episode, Nadine, Louisa, Nicola, and Niki celebrate International Women’s Day by taking a look at what it means to be a successful woman in financial services.

In episode 55 of the Growth Series podcast, Nadine Edwards, Corporate Account Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks with Sharon Trinder, Compliance Director at MAB to discuss how providing support for clients has never been more important for advisers. With unprecedented events causing new anxieties and new challenges to confront, it can be difficult for brokers to identify their clients changing needs. Nadine and Sharon consider which techniques can help brokers continue to provide a professional, empathetic and quality service.