Job description

A Mortgage Broker finds the most suitable mortgage for either private or business property purchases.

Mortgage Brokers can be either tied to one financial institution or they can be independent meaning that they can recommend products to their clients from the whole of market, rather than just one provider.

In a highly competitive and diverse market, it's essential that a Mortgage Broker has an extensive knowledge of products available to their clients so that the best advice can be given. It's also necessary for brokers to be fully aware of all regulatory issues relating to mortgages, stamp duty and capital gains tax.

Duties include:

• Meeting clients to establish their needs.
• Analysing a client's income to advise how much they can borrow.
• Sourcing the most appropriate mortgage for each client based on their circumstances.
• Preparing budgets for clients.
• Liaising with mortgage providers to discuss client requirements.
• Helping clients to complete application forms.
• Advising clients on stamp duty.
• Generating new business.

Qualifications

To become a Mortgage Broker you need to be qualified in the Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMAP). In addition, some employers also prefer candidates to have FPC qualifications.

Salary Snapshot

Recent salaries for roles advertised at time of writing (Nov 2009) include:

• £65,000+ OTE for a Mortgage Broker/Advisor based in Central London.
• £25-60,000 OTE for a Mortgage Broker based in Manchester.
• £15,000 plus benefits for a Trainee Mortgage Broker based in Bath.
• £25-80,000 OTE for a Mortgage Broker based in Berkshire.

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