First Mortgage has acquired Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward’s (KFH) Financial Services (Mortgage) division, marking its move into the London market.
The deal strengthens First Mortgage’s reach across the South and follows recent growth, including a partnership with Moneybox and the acquisition of Lucra Mortgages earlier in the year.
Adding its Financial Services (Mortgage) division gives First Mortgage a larger base to help buyers and movers in the capital.
KFH’s mortgage team, led by Kelly Wicks and Malcolm Waldron, will join First Mortgage.
Wicks and Waldron bring experience and knowledge of the London market.
Ian McGrail, CEO of First Mortgage, said: “We’re genuinely excited to welcome Kelly, Malcolm, and their exceptional team into First Mortgage, whose reputation for professionalism and client care aligns perfectly with our own vision and values.
“Together, we look forward to building on their impressive legacy and supporting even more London customers with the high-quality advice they deserve.”
Gareth Herbert, distribution director at Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB), said: “First Mortgage’s entry into the London market via the KFH acquisition is a crucial step in MAB’s strategic expansion.
“The immediate combination of First Mortgage’s scale and award-winning service with KFH’s extensive expertise creates a compelling proposition for London homeowners, and we’re excited for the two firms to flourish through this partnership.”
