Exciting Changes for Bristol, Bath and Exeter Mortgages Online!

Caz Blake-Symes • January 24, 2025

We are very excited to announce that with effect from 1 January 2025, Bristol, Bath and Exeter Mortgages Online have joined forces with Manor Mortgages Services Direct Limited.


Manor Mortgages have over 25 years ‘experience in dealing with their own clients and operate an extensive Business to Business operation.


Phil Clark explains ”I have worked with Manor on a number of cases over the years and always been impressed with the mortgage products they can source and the seamless service offered. The attraction to me, was the range of funding options  that they can access, the superb administration support and to be part of a business that has a very positive eye for the future. Most importantly, they are great people to work with!”


Phil will still be advising all his existing and any new Bristol, Bath or Exeter Mortgages Online clients personally, as well as working closely with the Portishead based  team at Manor Mortgages. As well as First-time Buyer, Home Buyer and Remortgages, we can now offer an extensive range of products for investors, plus Expat and Second Charge products,


If you have any queries, please email Phil at info@swmortgages.com

 

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