Katie Lavender one of our Mortgage Advisors has just passed her Ce-map 2 exam meaning she is only 1 exam away from becoming fully qualified.
Katie who has been with Mortgage Required for over two years started working in our administration department learning the basics before joining the Mortgage Required Academy.

Katie who already looks after her own clients under the supervision of Tracy Gordon and Craig Head is due to qualify before the end of 2015 making her one of the youngest fully qualified brokers in the country.
Katie can be contacted on 01628 507477.
In September 2026, they extended this to a wider range for those moving home. Eligible homeowners looking to purchase their next property can access the delayed start mortgage, which could help with the overlap between properties, solicitor, removal, and repair costs.
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Here are the lowest fixed mortgage rates of the week, available to first-time buyers, home movers, buy-to-let, and those remortgaging.
Call us for more information: 01628 507477 or email: team@mortgagerequired.com.
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