2021 interview: Buxton Mortgage Company was renamed Mercian FS in 2022. See Mercian FS for current services and contact details. The interview below reflects the conditions and offers discussed in 2021.
In 2021, we spoke to Buxton Mortgage Company’s Matthew about his work.
In the 2021 interview, Matthew described helping clients with mortgages. Mercian FS says he began working in building-society administration in 2002 and became a mortgage adviser in 2003. He said: “Buying a house is your biggest purchase in life. I enjoy helping people to make their dream a reality and cut out the stress for them. I stay with the client every step of the way, right up until they’re handed the keys to the front door”.
2021 mortgage guarantee announcement
The original interview reported that the business planned to take on an apprentice.
Matthew said: “The announcement in the budget for a new mortgage guarantee scheme to help people with small deposits get on the property ladder is really exciting, the likes of which we haven’t seen for many years and this should give more first time buyers a chance to finally own their own home”. The 2021 scheme offered a partial government guarantee to participating lenders and was open to eligible first-time buyers and existing homeowners.
Advice in 2021
Matthew described how he adapted during the pandemic: “The main difference has been the way I give advice”, he explained. “I prefer face-to-face conversations and a home visit is obviously beneficial but I can offer advice on the phone or even via video call, whatever suits the client”. The interview reported weekday appointments until 8pm at the time.
The interview described Matthew’s local roots and his work across Derbyshire and neighbouring counties, with remote appointments also available in 2021.
For current information, contact Mercian FS. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
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