Just Mortgages has reported high levels of demand for license qualification courses among self-employed advisers at its recent Lender Fayre event.
The event, which brought together advisers, lenders and providers from across the market, also provided the opportunity for advisers to register their interest for the next round of license qualification courses – hosted internally by Just Mortgages.
The full range of courses includes business protection, commercial advice, and equity release.
With an increasingly complex and competitive market, Just Mortgages saw high levels of demand from brokers who are actively seeking new qualifications to diversify their services and grow their businesses.
Ashley Edwards, financial services director at Just Mortgages, said: “It was fantastic to see so many of our self-employed advisers come together at our Lender Fayre to meet with lenders, to network and to expand their knowledge.
“With our dedicated stand right in the middle of the Lender Village, we saw an overwhelming response from advisers to our license qualification courses.
“It speaks volumes about their ambition and drive, as well as their commitment to meet all the needs of their clients.
“Expanding their knowledge base will not only benefit their individual businesses but also enhance the quality of advice available to consumers.”
Ben Allkins, head of mortgages and protection at Just Mortgages, added: “The surge in course sign-ups reflects how committed our brokers are to growth and professional development.
“Our license qualifications allow them to specialise in key areas – generating new income streams and providing a genuine edge in a competitive marketplace. All the while, clients benefit from more tailored and diverse advice.”
Allkins added: “Our license courses form a key part of our self-employed proposition and the infrastructure we aim to put around each of our advisers. This includes ongoing training, mentoring and support, whether that’s with business plans, sales and marketing, compliance or even recruitment.
“Rather than just a platform to go self-employed, we want to create a true launching pad that enables ambitious advisers to launch and scale a successful and diverse advice business. We look forward to welcoming these advisers on our next round of courses.”
