Last night, the inagural National Mortgage Awards – Second Charge event brought together the finest professionals in the second charge mortgage sector to honour outstanding contributions, innovation, and service excellence.
Hosted by former British and Irish Lion Martin Bayfield, and featuring late-night entertainment from DJ Pat Sharp, the ceremony recognised both individual and corporate achievements, celebrating all areas of second charge sector, from brokers to lenders and packagers.
After a rigorous judging process, this year’s National Mortgage Awards winners were announced:
Individual Winners:
BDM of the Year – Lender: Chris Pedlar (United Trust Bank)
Strategist of the Year – Lender: Ian Praed (Pepper Money)
Operational Leader – Lender: Jennifer Evans (Pepper Money UK)
Packager of the Year – Broker: Jordan Chandler (Loans Warehouse)
Underwriter of the Year – Lender: Emma Barker (Together)
BDM of the Year – Broker: Natalie McNamara (Loans Warehouse)
Strategist of the Year – Broker: Matt Tristram (Loans Warehouse)
Operational Leader – Broker: Dave White (Fluent Money)
Industry Champion: Buster Tolfree (United Trust Bank)
Organisational Winners:
Lender of the Year: Pepper Money UK
Network of the Year: Mortgage Advice Bureau
Best Industry Partner: Pure Panel Management
Best Boutique Broker: The Loan Partnership
Best B2B Broker: Fluent Money
Best Quality Packager – Broker: Loans Warehouse
Next Big Thing – Broker: Loanable
Best Small/Medium Lender: Equifinance
Best Product Range: United Trust Bank
Best Use of Innovation: Pepper Money UK
Best Service: Pepper Money UK
Broker of the Year: Fluent Money
Special Recognition:
The Second Charge Hall of Fame also inducted its first members, honouring Sam Marshall, Kevin Hindley, and the late David Gillam for their long-standing impact on the second charge mortgage industry.
The winners were celebrated for their contributions to enhancing service quality, expanding market reach, and driving innovation within the sector.
As the night concluded, the industry was reminded of its collective progress and the bright future that lies ahead.
Congratulations to all the winners and nominees for making this year’s National Mortgage Awards a night to remember!