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.
On Wednesday, 13th May, King Charles delivered his speech at the House of Lords, outlining the government’s plans for the upcoming year.
Here is a summary of the housing and energy/environment points.
From 18th May 2026, Lloyds Banking Group is launching a ‘£5k Deposit mortgage’ to help first-time buyers get onto the property ladder sooner.
Homeowners could be faced with paying over £3,000 more per year on their mortgage if the conflict in the Middle East continues, following new analysis from INTEREST from Moneyfacts.
8 days ago
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.
16 days ago
The Renter’s Rights Bill became law at the end of October, which means it has been signed off by the King, and it is now the Renters’ Rights Act. Despite this becoming law, these changes are likely to start changing within the next six months, with the aim of being fully implemented throughout 2026 and into 2027.
16 days ago
Mortgage lenders are starting to recognise their “Green” responsibilities when it comes to the different products they offer.
20 days ago
Recent data from Rightmove shows the most expensive streets in Great Britain, with the majority being situated in the capital.
The Bank of England Governor, Andrew Bailey, has advised that, due to the “very big energy shock” the economy is facing, they won’t be in a rush to increase UK interest rates.