Leading mortgage adviser WISEONE has chosen Cumbria for its first base outside of its Manchester/Cheshire homeland.
WISEONE has grown to be one of the North’s leading independent mortgage brokers since being founded more than 20 years ago. Directors want the new Carlisle office to support its thriving business in Cumbria and Southern Scotland and further develop its expanding client base.
WISEONE is a specialist mortgage broker offering a comprehensive mortgage advisory service to the new build sector, as well as to clients wanting to buy in the second-hand market or re-mortgage.
They are recommended and supported by the region’s top housebuilders including Persimmon Homes, Taylor Wimpey, Story, Genesis, Oakmere, Gleeson, Stewart Milne and Jones Homes, all of whom they have worked closely with since the business was established.
The company’s founders said they believed the time was right to increase their presence and demonstrate their commitment to offering bespoke, fee free services to Cumbrian house buyers.
For Tim Rigden, who started the business with a fellow director in 2000, it’s a welcome return to his roots. Tim grew up in Ulverston and has strong family and business connections across the South Lakes and Furness.
He said: “We’ve had an adviser, Damien Byrne, on the ground here for the last six years and we are picking up a lot of business. We’re keen to bring the specialised bespoke systems, and the 30-strong team behind WISEONE, to the people of Cumbria for our first ‘bricks and mortar’ move outside of Cheshire.”
“It’s great for me also, as it’s allowed me to reconnect with the area.
“We understand that people here like dealing with local people. Being trustworthy and acting with integrity is how we have sustained and grown our business. We treat everyone the way we would want to be treated.
“We go all out on customer service, get amazing five-star reviews and generally people are super-pleased with us.”
Damien, who will run the new base at Riverside House, off Warwick Road, said: “Some people like to see someone in person rather than doing everything online. So having a physical presence here is a massive step.
“There haven’t been any new companies coming into this market for some time. We’ve got a good presence with the new home builders and are doing more with the rest of the market particularly around our re-mortgage proposition.”
While the business is keen to offer a first-class personal service it has also invested heavily in technology to help it quickly source the best mortgage and insurance products from across the market.
Persimmon Homes Sales Director Diane Finch said: “WISEONE’s service is impeccable, it’s a brilliant service. The beauty is they make all house buyers feel important. We are delighted they now have an office here in Cumbria and can further develop their offer.”
As part of their launch, they are offering clients the opportunity to register their interest via https://www.wiseoneuk.com for a free review, to establish if they are overpaying on their mortgage.
