The Death of the UK Mortgage Broker?

Author: Joe Kocsis

The UK Mortgage Industry and CeMAP Qualifications

Regulation of the UK mortgage market has increased in line with the overall trend of consumer protection. It is generally felt that hitherto the UK mortgage market has been under-regulated.

The financial scandals of the 1980s resulted in much tighter control over the entire industry, not least self employed mortgage advisors. It also resulted in greater clarity and transparency with regard to contractual agreements, with the introduction of The Mortgage Code. However, there was still a long way to go. In 1998, banks paid out £1.3 million against 12,000 customer complaints - a 35% increase over the previous year. Mortgages represent one of the biggest areas of complaint with lock-ins and high redemption costs.

The principal problem facing the uk mortgage broker is increased market regulation. In view of current market trends, self employed mortgage advisors are increasingly looking to operate with organisations which provide them with the requisite infrastructure, enabling them to be competitive and meet ever more stringent regulatory requirements. Consequently, Mortgage Networks, IFA Networks are taking an increasing share of the uk self employed mortgage advisor market. It does not end there as a further tightening of the uk mortgage regulations took place from 1st November 2004, when the Financial Services Authority (FSA) took over from the Mortgage Code Compliance Board (MCCB) and the need for CeMAP qualifications were introduced.

Because of this expansion, along with the development of e-commerce, websites and direct sales, there has never been a greater need for objective, experienced and professional personal advice. Consumers need and want objective advice to guide them through the mortgage maze. Self employed mortgage advisors are taking an ever-increasing share of the market and there is a continuing shakedown within the brokerage sector, with Mortgage Networks expanding their influence.

However, since October 31 2004, estimates show that that the number of CeMAP trained personnel who are qualified to advise in the mortgage market have nearly halved. This loss means that the response time for processing mortgage enquiries is likely to increase, along with a rise in administrative difficulties and the risk of compensation claims.

As a consequence of the uk regulations taking hold, there has never been a better opportunity to look at becoming a mortgage broker.

The uk mortgage market is a recession proof business, as when times are good and consumer confidence is high, people tend to borrow for cars, holidays, home improvements and many other things.

Then, when consumer spending has peaked and the economy slows down, many people experience difficulty repaying their debts and meeting their other financial commitments. In such circumstances, it is often necessary for them to consolidate their debts into one lower monthly repayment by remortgaging. Remortgaging clients, debt consolidation, raising capital for home improvements, financing the purchase of holiday homes are all solutions that you will be able to provide and it will keep you very busy in times of recession.

Would you like to become a mortgage broker?

* Are you intent on being successful? * Are you determined to become a high earner?

* Would you like to be in charge of your own destiny?

* Do you think that you would enjoy helping people with their finances?

Well then .. this may just be the opportunity that you have been looking for!

Become a mortgage broker and enjoy all the trappings of being self-employed. Are you looking for the best CeMAP training as the first step to become a mortgage broker?

To attain the CeMAP Qualification you must achieve examination passes in each of the three CeMAP modules, namely:

CeMAP Module 1 - UK Financial Regulation

CeMAP Module 2 - Mortgages

CeMAP Module 3 - An assessment of mortgage advice knowledge

Train to be a mortgage broker

Would you like to see how we can fast track you on a CeMAP training course to pass the CeMAP examinations and more?

Receive our CeMAP training and you could be a Qualified Mortgage Adviser in just 10 Days! Now is your chance!

Our CeMAP training courses will give you the knowledge and the industry qualification that you need to embark on a successful career within the Financial Services sector. Training to be a fully qualified Mortgage Adviser starts with obtaining a pass in the Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMAP) papers 1, 2 & 3.

Our CeMAP training classes are based on groups of between 6-10 people for ease of control and ability to interact with the tutor. We hold monthly courses on a national basis in various parts of the UK.

CeMAP papers 2 & 3

We recommend that candidates take papers 2 & 3 together first, as experience has taught us that candidates pick up the mortgage terminology on these courses and then successfully apply them on paper 1.

We fast track candidates in five days, Monday to Friday in a hotel throughout various venues in the UK. One of our fast track centres is bound to be in your area.

CeMAP paper 1

We fast track candidates in five days, Monday to Friday in a hotel throughout various venues in the UK.

The most successful way to pass the exams is to study in a small group, away from all the distractions of the home, family and the television. We will help you to focus your mind on study, with the clear goal of giving you the knowledge and technique of getting you through the exams.

So what other things are important and why?

* What CeMAP training will you receive to help you to get through your exams?

* Will you need to self study or be in a group?

Yes the opportunities are endless after CeMAP training and the only restrictions are you and your desire to work hard and be successful. The earnings of a mortgage and insurance consultant can vary from £25,000 pa to £150,000 pa dependent on the individuals ability and aspirations but one thing is for sure, the ability to earn is in your own hands.

In partnership with you, our continued success depends on your success, so we will be there to help and guide you every step of the way.

If you're the calibre of person who can strive to succeed in your own business then Money Marketing Limited is right for you.

One word of caution however, we do not guarantee to accept your application if we do not consider you to be of the required calibre.

Visit our website at http://www.cemap-training.org.uk for further information

About the author: The Marketing Director of Money Marketing Limited in the UK