Appointed HSBC Approved Broker
Caz Blake-Symes • April 12, 2021
Bristol, Bath and Exeter Mortgages Online have an outstanding reputation as a whole of market, independent Mortgage Broker.
Testament to this is the number of clients that come back to us time and time again and recommend our expert advisers to friends and family.
As fully independent brokers, we have access to many lenders and products that are not available on the High Street, through comparison sites and in some cases are not accessible to the public but only through brokers.
We are delighted to announce that we have been appointed as an HSBC approved broker. This is a great opportunity for us to be acting as intermediaries for HSBC and recognises the high level of service that we offer our customers.
HSBC have an excellent reputation for the mortgage products that they offer including low interest rates both fixed and tracker, a variety of fixed term mortgage periods, dedicated first-time buyer products, and of course excellent Buy-to-Let mortgages for investors.
As an intermediary, we will have access to HSBC products specifically available to approved brokers, plus access to helplines for any client queries and an enhanced application/submission process.
If you have any queries whatsoever and would like to discuss your mortgage with HSBC or any other lender, please contact us.
Bristol Mortgages Online www.bristolmortgagesonline.com
Tel 0117 325 1511
Bath Mortgages Online www.bathmortgagesonline.com
Tel 01225 584 888
Exeter Mortgages Online www.exetermortgagesonline.com Tel 01392 690 888
Email info@swmortgages.com
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