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What our customers are saying about us

We’re proud of the high level of customer service we deliver, but we don’t expect you to just take our word for it. If you have time, please take five and read what our customers are saying about us and why they all rate us as a 5-star mortgage broker.

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The Mortgage Pod
Based on 201 reviews
Nadine
Amazing service! Barry is so helpful, really knowledgeable and nothing is ever too much trouble. We will always use Barry for our Mortgage and highly recommend his services.
Charlie King
Thank goodness I got in contact with Steve! Many people told me I wouldn’t be able to get a mortgage being self employed and only having traded for a year but Steve was able to help me get a mortgage and I’m getting the keys this week!! Can’t think you enough Steve🙏
Danny Loveless
Steve at The Mortgage Pod has been absolutely fantastic from start to finish. He took the time to understand our situation in detail and found the best mortgage options available to us. The whole process was seamless, communication was clear throughout, and nothing was ever too much trouble. It’s rare to find someone who combines deep expertise with genuine care for their clients — but Steve does exactly that. Highly recommend The Mortgage Pod to anyone looking for a stress-free mortgage experience.
DANIELLE SNOOK
Barry made the whole process of applying for a mortgage a breeze. Without his help it definitely would have created more stress than we wanted. He explained everything clearly and kept us in the loop at all times. Thank you for helping us get our mortgage on our first home.
Becky Mitchell
Barry was incredibly helpful, thorough and diligent. Always updated me promptly and the process was seamless. This was my first time remortgaging and I felt I was in very safe hands. Highly recommend!
Samuel Martin
Brilliant experience with Steve and the team. Steve is extremely knowledgable and pragmatic. It was a very smooth process.
Natasha Chan
Excellent service from Barry. He has been able to answer every question we had about mortgages and the process thoroughly. Would definitely recommend for first time buyers!
Emma Foster
We’ve used the Mortgage Pod now for renewing our mortgage a couple of times now and they have been super helpful always on hand with any questions and always gets us the best deal. When we don’t understand anything they are happy to explain so we do ☺️ we would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a Morgage/renewal etc.
Chris Austin
We have used Steve Humphrey @the mortgage pod for the last 10 years and I wouldn't use anybody else now . Steve and his team always go the extra mile.
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Nadine
7 days ago
★★★★★

Amazing service! Barry is so helpful, really knowledgeable and nothing is ever too much tr...ouble. We will always use Barry for our Mortgage and highly recommend his services.Read more

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Charlie King
7 days ago
★★★★★

Thank goodness I got in contact with Steve! Many people told me I wouldn’t be able to get ...a mortgage being self employed and only having traded for a year but Steve was able to help me get a mortgage and I’m getting the keys this week!! Can’t think you enough Steve🙏Read more

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Danny Loveless
1 week ago
★★★★★

Steve at The Mortgage Pod has been absolutely fantastic from start to finish. He took the ...time to understand our situation in detail and found the best mortgage options available to us. The whole process was seamless, communication was clear throughout, and nothing was ever too much trouble. It’s rare to find someone who combines deep expertise with genuine care for their clients — but Steve does exactly that. Highly recommend The Mortgage Pod to anyone looking for a stress-free mortgage experience.Read more

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DANIELLE SNOOK
3 weeks ago
★★★★★

Barry made the whole process of applying for a mortgage a breeze. Without his help it defi...nitely would have created more stress than we wanted. He explained everything clearly and kept us in the loop at all times. Thank you for helping us get our mortgage on our first home.Read more

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Becky Mitchell
3 weeks ago
★★★★★

Barry was incredibly helpful, thorough and diligent. Always updated me promptly and the pr...ocess was seamless. This was my first time remortgaging and I felt I was in very safe hands. Highly recommend!Read more

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Samuel Martin
1 month ago
★★★★★

Brilliant experience with Steve and the team. Steve is extremely knowledgable and pragmati...c. It was a very smooth process.Read more

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Natasha Chan
1 month ago
★★★★★

Excellent service from Barry. He has been able to answer every question we had about mortg...ages and the process thoroughly. Would definitely recommend for first time buyers!Read more

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Emma Foster
1 month ago
★★★★★

We’ve used the Mortgage Pod now for renewing our mortgage a couple of times now and they h...ave been super helpful always on hand with any questions and always gets us the best deal. When we don’t understand anything they are happy to explain so we do ☺️ we would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a Morgage/renewal etc.Read more

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Chris Austin
2 months ago
★★★★★

We have used Steve Humphrey @the mortgage pod for the last 10 years and I wouldn't us...e anybody else now . Steve and his team always go the extra mile.Read more

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ollyit
2 months ago
★★★★★

Barry helped me through a remortgage - he was very consistent in his accessibility, very t...hrough with keeping line with financial regulations, so a true professional, did a lot of maths for me, and explained the options making sure I had the best fit for a 2 year fix - Im a customer now so I'll be in touch again in a year or soThanks again Barry Top man,Regards OllyRead more

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Gav Carmann
2 months ago
★★★★★

Steve at the Mortgage Pod was incredibly helpful from day 1, right the way through to comp...letion. As it was our first time buying, we had lots of questions and concerns about the process. However, Steve helped put us at ease, was always available and responded really quickly to any queries we had. Making the process very simple and pain-free for us! Couldn't recommend enough!Read more

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Michael Muscat
2 months ago
★★★★★

As first time buyers we were unsure of the process, but Steve made everything so clear and... easy.Always contactable, responsive and knowledgeable, Steve's experience and calm kept things running smoothly, and he quickly kept us informed of changes to interest rates meaning we were able to twice improve on our product.Would definitely come to Steve in the future.Read more

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MC
2 months ago
★★★★★

Steve offered us some fantastic support and guidance throughout our house buying journey. ...As first time buyers, we were a little overwhelmed, but Steve took the time to to explain the process and we often turned to him with quick questions. He was super quick to respond and kept us updated every step of the way. Would 100% recommend.Read more

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George Llewellyn
2 months ago
★★★★★

Tremendous experience with the Mortgage Pod,I had a series of unfortunate events that led... my homebuying journey down a 2 year path but Steve was there whenever I had a question or any help. Really friendly and professional team I'd recommend to anyoneRead more

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Georgia Raine
2 months ago
★★★★★

Barry has been brilliant throughout the whole process, he has helped us understand everyth...ing and talked us through each step as well as answer all of our questions. We also had help from Chris for our insurances and found this very helpful and informative. Both Chris and Barry have given us a wealth of knowledge as first time buyers. We highly recommend The Mortgage Pod.Read more

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Matt Ridgway
2 months ago
★★★★★

We used Steve @ the mortgage pod to help us secure a new mortgage and release some funds t...o complete an extension. We had been trying to sort this for a while but our complicated situation had meant that other brokers simply vanished when it got tricky. Steve stuck with us, drafted in help from colleagues, made calls to mortgage companies and explained our situation rather than just accepting “computer says no”.The way of communicating was perfect for us, via WhatsApp group chat. We genuinely felt that Steve was on our side and helped every step of the way.Thanks so much 🙏Read more

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Aline Mendoza
3 months ago
★★★★★

We were so lost and dreading the process, but Steve was amazing and made things run super ...smoothly. He was super friendly, approachable and helped us to get a better rate than we expected. Thank you, Steve!Read more

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Mischa Gough
3 months ago
★★★★★

I can’t recommend Barry highly enough! From start to finish, the service was excellent. Th...ey were always available, incredibly responsive, and nothing was ever too much to ask for. Every question I had was answered quickly and clearly, which made the whole process stress-free and easy to understand. Everything was handled on time and with such professionalism – it really took the pressure off and made what could have been a daunting process so straightforward. An outstanding service throughout!Read more

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Daniel
3 months ago
★★★★★

Steve was amazing throughout out the whole process, and was always happy to answer questio...ns and respond quickly. He helped us get a great rate and advised us on how to navigate one of having a visa. Highly recommend, particularly to first time buyers!Read more

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Natalia Corcuera
3 months ago
★★★★★

I had an excellent experience working with Barry as my mortgage advisor. He is incredibly ...kind, well-organized, always available to answer questions, and extremely patient throughout the entire process. Barry’s professionalism and dedication made everything smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend his services.Read more

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Shayan Iranipour
4 months ago
★★★★★

If you’re lucky enough to find Steve in your search for a mortgage broker then look no fur...ther. Steve was amazing throughout the entire process. He found by far the most competitive products and worked tirelessly to make sure the product was competitive with any interest rate changes. I’ll gladly recommend his services to anyone and will be delighted to use his services again in the future.Read more

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Jessica Terry
4 months ago
★★★★★

Would highly recommend - amazing service!I’m a first time buyer and the process of buyin...g a property was very daunting to me. I knew very little about how to get a mortgage and it started with a quick google search for the Mortgage Pod. I’m very grateful that I chose this company. Barry was brilliant, he talked me through every step of the process and took the time to explain every detail and answer any questions I had. Great communication throughout. I honestly cannot thank him and the company enough for all the work they have put in to help me get on to the property ladder. Thank you so much again!Read more

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abie duke
4 months ago
★★★★★

We were let down by a previous mortgage advisor and had lost hope in buying our first home... any time soon. Then we were recommended the mortgage pod (shout out to Sarah Oliver) and had a conversation with Barry - we had our mortgage in principle straight away. He helped us with everything from start to finish during the process of buying our first home and we couldn’t have been happier with the service provided. A really nice guy with lots of knowledge and fast replies to all our queries.Being first time buyers is so daunting but Barry took the time to explain and go over everything to ensure we were happy. Thanks so much, 10/10 wouldn’t use anyone else and would reccomend Barry/The mortgage pod to anyone who needs a mortgage advisor!Read more

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Holly Connor
5 months ago
★★★★★

Steve and Ebony have been amazing throughout the whole process, explaining everything in d...etail, making sure we are happy with all decisions and are great are keeping up communication! They have been available on the phone whenever we need. I would highly recommend using The Mortage Pod! Great work.Read more

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Sharmin Sultana
5 months ago
★★★★★

Mortgage Pod/ Steve has been absolutely brilliant throughout the whole process. He was rea...lly accommodating and took the time to explain everything clearly, which made a big difference as a first-time buyer. He went through lots of payslips and documents without any fuss and made sure I understood every step. I felt really supported the whole way through. Would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a mortgage advisor! Especially to doctors who have lots of locum payslips to work through! Also thanking Steve for the sweetest welcome card, my first piece of post to my new home!Read more

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Rebecca Mitchell
6 months ago
★★★★★

Barry was fantastic - really helpful and communicative. Went the extra mile. Highly recomm...end!Read more

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James Rayner
6 months ago
★★★★★

Barry from The Mortgage Pod was super helpful in assisting me in securing my first mortgag...e, as a whole of market broker he was able to find em a great deal to suit my individual circumstances. Thanks very much Barry.Read more

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FATIMA LOPEZ FERNANDEZ
6 months ago
★★★★★

As first-time buyers, we not only needed a mortgage advisor but also a guide through the b...uying process, and Barry Wise was exactly that. He went out of his way to help us at every step, always making time for phone calls when we needed clarity or reassurance. Barry was patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to finding the best outcome for us. We felt supported and informed throughout, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for expert, approachable mortgage advice.Read more

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Shaun Hicks
6 months ago
★★★★★

Great communication, and all of the team made the mortgage process as easy as possible

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Connor Jones
7 months ago
★★★★★

We couldn’t be happier with the outstanding service provided by Barry. From start to finis...h, we were guided through the mortgage process with expertise, patience, and genuine care for what can be a very daunting and stressful process.Barry was always contactable, answering any questions we had. We would recommend The Mortgage Pod to anyone. Thank you Barry.Read more

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Patrick
7 months ago
★★★★★

Steve was helpful, knowledgeable, quick and really hard working and we are enormously grat...eful to him for his work. I can’t recommend Mortgage Pod highly enough!Read more

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Josh Winter
8 months ago
★★★★★

Barry at The Mortgage Pod has been absolutely fantastic in assisting us with securing our ...first mortgage.He was fantastic in communicating with us and no request was too much hassle for him.I would recommend their services to anyone and myself and my partner are extremely thankful for all his hard work.Read more

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Matilda Mcafee
8 months ago
★★★★★

10/10 service really appreciated. We were a bit nervous initially but was very easy throug...h Barry and we were always kept in the loop 😀Read more

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Forever Flawless Skin Clinic
8 months ago
★★★★★

Barry was amazing. He was very knowledgeable, reassuring and professional every step of th...e way. He kept me informed of every step.Read more

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Katie McIlwain
8 months ago
★★★★★

Barry has been such a superstar in all his advise and hard work. We never thought of getti...ng a mortgage advisor but after being looked after by Barry, we would not think of going elsewhere.Highly, highly recommend!Read more

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Gareth
8 months ago
★★★★★

Great service from Steve & the team. Kept us informed every step of the way and worked... really hard to secure us a mortgage quickly. Would highly recommend and use again.Read more

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Piotr Slm
8 months ago
★★★★★

The best advisor you can imagine. Five stars are not enough

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Tony Tee
9 months ago
★★★★★

After being told we could only get a mortgage at a real high rate and we’d have to wait an...other year for things to change we were put in contact with Steve who was brilliant from the very beginning of the process and sorted out a brilliant rate for us. Cannot fault the service from Steve and his team he’s helped us to be able to get the property we wanted..Read more

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Emma Camm
9 months ago
★★★★★

Steve was exceptional in helping us secure a new mortgage earlier this year. Steve kept us... in the loop at all times and worked hard to find us the best mortgage deal to fit with our needs. He is professional, so helpful, and is great at explaining all the financial jargon to regular people like us! Absolute star 🌟Read more

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Lara Matthews
11 months ago
★★★★★

Steve is an amazing person, very helpful and informative. Straight on it with all updates ...and no question is too small. Would highly recommend 👌Read more

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T Ahmed
11 months ago
★★★★★

Steve was incredibly helpful in helping us sort the house and mortgage, would highly recom...mendRead more

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Shuheb Ahmed
11 months ago
★★★★★

Steve was very helpful and friendly. Would recommend

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Natalia Cretu
11 months ago
★★★★★

Steve was very helpfull in buying our first home. Definitely will recommend him to our fri...ends.Read more

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Megan Davis
11 months ago
★★★★★

100/10 would recommend 100 times over. Steve answered all of my questions efficiently and ...quickly. He was always there to offer me advice and support. Could not recommend enough!Read more

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Charles Austin
11 months ago
★★★★★

Steve was excellent, especially since it was my first time buying. He went way beyond what... he needed to do and made the whole process so much easier.Read more

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Lewis Clennell
12 months ago
★★★★★

Steve was brilliant throughout the whole process - we needed a quick purchase of our renta...l property and Steve supported and pushed everything through. He dealt with accountants and curve balls like group formation companies very easily . Highly recommendRead more

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Philippa Cheesman
1 year ago
★★★★★

Brilliant service...fantastic advice...all done from the comfort of my home and I have a m...ortgage that suits my needs ...totally recommendRead more

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Sam Hanson
1 year ago
★★★★★

Steve was brilliant in guiding us through securing a new mortgage for our property. He has... helped us over many years with previous mortgage deals and has been so helpful, knowledgeable and patient in answering our many questions. He really does have our best interests at heart and nothing is too much trouble. I would highly recommend The Mortgage Pod to anyone interested in getting the best deal tailored to their needs.Read more

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Louise Pearce
1 year ago
★★★★★

Really clear and helpful information, properly explained. I felt confident I was getting g...ood advice. Very smooth process and easy to deal with. Highly recommend.Read more

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Giorgio Lambrianou
1 year ago
★★★★★

Steve has been a great help and comfort over the years when it comes to mortgages! He is a... great sounding board with the patience of a saint! Always ready to offer advice whenever needed - can’t thank him enough for his help!Read more

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Rich Wilson
1 year ago
★★★★★

Steve helped us to find the best deal, handled all the stressful deadlines and overall ens...ured the whole process went through quickly and smoothly!Read more

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Lee Johnson
1 year ago
★★★★★

Excellent service, highly reccomend The Mortgage Pod.

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Luke lockyer
1 year ago
★★★★★

Amazing company, Nothing Steve and his team couldn’t do for us.Highly recommend them

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Patrick Gains
1 year ago
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Steve was immeasurably helpful in getting our mortgage organised. He made the entire proce...ss stress free and incredibly straightforward.Read more

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Claire Lambden
1 year ago
★★★★★

Absolutely fabulous service. Both Steve and Ebony were extremely friendly and helpful! I w...as well looked after and the team at the mortgage pod made what could have been a stressful time much easier. Recommend for anyone looking for help/advice with a mortgage. I am based in Scotland in a listed building and Steve and Ebony had no issues helping me to find the right deal! Cheers guys.Read more

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mark weaver
1 year ago
★★★★★

Steve was great,helped me with advice finding my home,helped me with getting my best deal ...and helped me with the legalities.Great communication throughout.And will be using the mortgage pod again in a couple of years for my next deal.Read more

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Kaycey Lockyer
1 year ago
★★★★★

We couldn't be more grateful for the help and support from Steve at the Mortgage Pod.... His commitment to meeting customer needs is incredible and his communication and support through out the process made it less stressful and easier to navigate. Buying a home is one of the most stressful times for anyone but steve helped make it a smooth experience!Read more

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Harry Atkins
1 year ago
★★★★★

Nothing but praise for the company. Steve has been an absolute diamond and helped me out w...ith my remortage in order for me to clear my debts to make my monthly outgoings alot cheaper!Read more

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Jesse Higson
1 year ago
★★★★★

We recently worked with Steve and Chris at The Mortgage Pod to buy our new home, and we co...uldn’t recommend them highly enough.From the outset, Steve carefully assessed our financial situation, offering us practical, clear advice that gave us the confidence to proceed. He took the time to understand our existing mortgage and helped us navigate porting it to our new property with ease.Chris provided a similar level of care with our protection needs, evaluating our current coverage and working with us to recommend tailored solutions to ensure we were well protected for our new circumstances.Their communication was outstanding throughout, which made a real difference in reducing the stress of the process. They were always responsive, using WhatsApp to make it easy for us to stay in touch even during work hours, and provided clear, thorough answers to every question we had along the way.Thanks to Steve and Chris, we felt supported, informed, and prepared at every stage. We’re so grateful for their guidance and expertise!Read more

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John Stedman
1 year ago
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The Mortgage Pod dealt with our mortgage from start to finish offering us regular updates ...with new rates and answering all manner of questions. Their friendly yet professional approach made everything sp easy and straightforward. Using WhatsApp as a way of communication worked brilliantly! Helpful, knowledgeable, reliable, professional and friendly! Couldn’t have wished for a more easy process!Read more

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Laura Pugh
1 year ago
★★★★★

Steve was absolutely incredible. Couldn’t have asked for more!

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Adebayo Turner
1 year ago
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I cannot recommend The Mortgage Pod highly enough. Initially we were not even sure if we w...ere even ready for this journey of buying our first home but from the beginning to end, Steve was very attentive to our needs which were pretty complex based on the type of application required. Despite the complexity of our circumstances, everything was handled with precision and patience in exploring all possibilities with various lenders.Because of there patience and vast knowledge,we received our mortgage offer with the first lender we applied to🙂 and honestly, whole process just felt easy throughout than I expected (just get your paperwork in order as requested). If you're looking for a mortgage advisor who can take on challenging cases like ours was and still deliver excellent results, the mortgage pod is your solution.Read more

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Katie
1 year ago
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Really quick and easy process to remortgage with The Mortgage Pod. Barry was super helpful..., explained everything so well and managed to get me a much better interest rate than I could find elsewhere. Thank you!Read more

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Alex Matthews
1 year ago
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Steve was absolutely amazing throughout the whole purchasing process of our first home. We... had no idea what we were doing and what to expect but Steve helped answer questions no matter how silly or small. Helped us select the best mortgage that suited our needs and circumstances and also got us really competitive mortgage rate!I would recommend The Mortgage Pod to anyone that wants a smooth and easy experience purchasing a home. Thanks for all the help Steve!Read more

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Daniel Green
1 year ago
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Steve at The Mortgage Pod was fantastic in helping us secure our first home. Our circumsta...nces weren’t the most straight forward as a Ltd company director with only one years trading history.Steve was responsive, knowledgeable, and always available to answer our questions. He made the entire mortgage process smooth and stress-free, explaining everything clearly and ensuring we understood each step. Steve went above and handled everything efficiently, we highly recommend him to anyone looking for a dedicated, professional mortgage advisor. Thank you, Steve, for making our home-buying experience a great one!Read more

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Adrian Nocek
1 year ago
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Steve was an outstanding mortgage broker who made the entire process smooth and stress-fre...e. From the start, he took the time to explain all my options clearly and was always available to answer any questions I had. His knowledge of the market and attention to detail ensured that I got the best possible deal. Steve went above and beyond to ensure everything stayed on track and was incredibly supportive throughout the entire process. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend Steve to anyone looking for a reliable and professional mortgage broker.Read more

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Lucy Mendonca
1 year ago
★★★★★

Could not be more grateful for the mortgage pod. Had no idea what to do and Steve gave us ...all our options to make an informed decision whilst making the whole process as smooth as possible and securing us the best rate! Will never use anybody else. Thanks so much 😊Read more

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Sarah Carter
1 year ago
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Steve got our initial mortgage for us and has renewed it twice over the years. Steve alway...s manages to get us a good deal and helps us with all the paperwork required. I’m self employed and this has never been an issue getting a mortgage. Highly recommend the mortgage pod.Read more

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evelyn :3
1 year ago
★★★★★

Good efficient and responsive

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Ben Roberts
1 year ago
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Steve has been incredible helping us purchase our first property. Always responsive and ve...ry hands on answering questions, finding out any information we need and chasing up estate agents and solicitors to help take the burden off. We also got the mortgage application and insurances recommended and sorted with no fuss.Would definitely reccomend!Read more

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lennystanley1986
1 year ago
★★★★★

Always a great service from Steve from The Mortgage Pod. Excellent communication on WhatsA...pp, gets the job done quickly and very happy with the mortgage he got me. Highly recommendedRead more

No hidden fees, no sales patter, just clear and transparent mortgage advice.

When you are buying a property, you have enough on your plate without feeling pressured or worried that you’re being misled. At The Mortgage Pod, we’re not here to sell you a mortgage, send you a bill and run. We will talk you through everything you need to know and you will always be able to reach us if you need to.