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Clear, considered and personal mortgage advice for clients in Bristol and beyond
Buying or refinancing a home isn’t just a transaction.
It’s your money, your plans, your future, and and it all needs to work together.
I work closely with a small number of people to help them make clear, confident decisions around their property and mortgage.
What matters most to me is taking the time to properly understand your circumstances, so any recommendation is considered, appropriate, and aligned with what you’re actually trying to achieve.
Who am I, and why work with me?
I am Finola. I’ve been self-employed for over a decade, so I understand first-hand how mortgages can feel when you’re already managing a business, income, and tax.
I’ve also owned property since my early 20s. Buying, selling, renovating and moving multiple times over the last 12 years. I’ve always had a genuine interest in property (I still find myself on Rightmove more often than I should!). I love looking at floorplans and thinking about how spaces can work.
It means I understand how this process plays out in real life, not just what it looks like on paper.
I bring a clear, approachable and realistic view to buying and re-mortgaging, helping you understand what’s possible and what actually makes sense for your situation.
Many of the people I work with have more going on behind the scenes, whether that’s being self-employed, managing multiple properties, or simply wanting to make sure their mortgage in Bristol is structured in the right way.
If you’re looking for the quickest option without much thought, I may not be the right fit. But if you want your mortgage to support your wider plans, we’ll work well together.
We had the pleasure of working with Finola as our mortgage advisor, and we truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the very start, she was incredibly helpful, approachable, and easy to talk to. It was clear that she genuinely had our family’s best interests at heart, which made the entire process feel so much more personal and reassuring. Finola went above and beyond to guide us every step of the way, and her knowledge and dedication made a potentially stressful journey feel smooth and manageable. We’re so grateful for her support and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for expert, caring mortgage advice.
Kayleigh, Google, 2026
The most important element for me is research. Spending time on research is crucial to ensure your mortgage application runs as smoothly as possible.
I spend time understanding you, your current position, your income and outgoings & anything individual to you that I may need to consider as your mortgage broker. I understand which lenders will accept all manner of criteria points, recognising that everybody is different and it's important that I find you the most suitable match.
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Insights from A Bristol Mortgage Broker
Mortgage Broker FAQs
Is it worth paying for mortgage brokers?
A mortgage is one of the biggest financial commitments, if not the biggest financial commitment you could make. To work with a mortgage broker not only provides you with peace of mind that somebody is sourcing the most suitable mortgage for you, but it also takes the pressure, time and effort off of you. This is even more important when purchasing, since buying a house and managing communication with an estate agent and solicitor is time consuming enough, so in our opinion having a mortgage broker to support with the mortgage can be invaluable.
Is it good to talk to a mortgage broker?
It can be good to talk to a mortgage broker as a mortgage broker can support in so many ways for your purchase and re-mortgage. As our lives grow more and more hectic, speaking with a mortgage broker can take a huge weight off your shoulders and allows you to get on with your day knowing that a qualified mortgage broker is sourcing you the most suitable mortgage deal for you. They can also help you understand how much you could afford to borrow, how much the monthly payments are, and they can answer any questions that you may have along the journey.
Is it better to use mortgage brokers or a bank?
It can be better to use a mortgage broker over a bank, since a mortgage broker has access to lots of mortgage lenders and building societies, including the top high street banks. You can visit your bank directly, however you will be limited to the mortgage products available directly with that bank. They are not in a position to discuss other mortgage products with you, so you will see a limited view of options. A mortgage broker can compare options available across many of the high street banks, as well as the smaller building societies or specialist lenders. You don't need to have your mortgage with the same bank that you do your everyday banking with.
Are mortgages more expensive through a broker?
A mortgage broker will have access to a comprehensive amount of mortgage lenders and building societies. This means that they are able to compare all of the mortgage lenders and mortgage products against each other, carry out any research on your criteria needs, and source the most cost effective mortgage product for you. There may be a mortgage broker application fee to pay, however the mortgage products that they are able to source can sometimes be "broker exclusive", providing potential cost savings for you. Mortgage brokers are also informed of upcoming mortgage product changes, so you can be better informed about any potential rate increases or decreases, and take advantage of securing a rate as soon as possible via your mortgage broker.
Get in touch
You can find us at Berkeley Square in Bristol:
17-18 Berkeley Square, Bristol, BS8 1HB
We are available for appointments at our offices, telephone & video appointments, WhatsApp & via email.
07552 469 162
At The Mortgage Company, we have access to an intermediary mortgage sourcing system, enabling us to source various mortgage products across a comprehensive amount of mortgage lenders. We can carry out the research and full mortgage application process for you, leaving you to get on with your life!
Let us take the hard work and any stress out of the mortgage process for you.
If you would like an informal chat with us at The Mortgage Company, please reach out using the below contact form, email us at hello@themortgagecompany.uk, or call us on 01179 856 856.
There may be a fee for mortgage advice. The precise amount will depend upon your circumstances and will be agreed with you before proceeding, but we estimate it will be between £295 and £595.