Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mortgage & Insurance Broker in Glasgow
Established in 2001, we are a family-run, independent mortgage and insurance brokerage committed to prioritising client needs over lender profits. Our team has cultivated strong relationships with UK lenders, including private banks and specialist institutions without high-street presence. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and a whole-of-market approach, we deliver tailored mortgage and insurance solutions, considering interest rates, fees, and individual circumstances. With over 90% of our business stemming from personal recommendations, our reputation for honesty, care, and expertise is central to our service. Our directors bring decades of industry experience, having arranged thousands of mortgages and policies while maintaining a client-centric ethos.We specialise in serving diverse clients, from first-time buyers to seasoned investors, and offer dedicated support for contractors, professionals, and buy-to-let portfolios. Our case managers ensure seamless application processing, while our protection advisers provide comprehensive life, critical illness, and home insurance coverage. This commitment to personalised service and market-leading insight has solidified our position as a trusted advisory firm in Glasgow and beyond.
Services
Mortgage Brokerage
Buy to Let Mortgages
First Time Buyer Advice
Re-mortgaging
Self-Employed Mortgages
Contractor Mortgages
Life Insurance
Critical Illness Cover
Home Insurance
Income Protection
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- Established relationships with private banks and specialist lenders
- Whole-of-market research on a true cost basis
- Over 20 years of experience in mortgage and insurance advisory
- Cutting-edge technology for streamlined mortgage journeys
- 90% of business comes from personal recommendations
Associations and certifications
- Financial Conduct Authority
What people say
High level of service
Expert mortgage solutions
Trusted and friendly advice
Helped secure first home
Streamlined application process
Services
Mortgage Brokerage
We provide independent mortgage brokerage services, researching the entire market to find competitive deals tailored to individual circumstances. Our advisers consider interest rates, fees, and lender criteria to secure optimal solutions for first-time buyers, investors, and specialist cases. With relationships across private banks and niche lenders, we offer access to exclusive products unavailable on the high street.
Buy to Let Mortgages
Specialist buy-to-let mortgage advice for property investors, including portfolio management and tax-efficient structuring. Our team understands the unique challenges of landlords, offering guidance on interest-only terms, limited company setups, and cashflow optimisation. We work with lenders catering specifically to buy-to-let portfolios of all sizes.
Life Insurance
Comprehensive life insurance solutions designed to protect families and business interests. Our advisers assess individual needs to recommend term life, whole-of-life, or over-50s plans, ensuring appropriate coverage levels at competitive premiums. We also arrange policies for clients with complex medical histories through specialist insurers.
Self-Employed Mortgages
Tailored mortgage advice for self-employed individuals and contractors, addressing unique income verification challenges. We work with lenders that specialise in non-traditional income structures, including limited company directors, freelancers, and agency workers. Our expertise ensures fair assessments based on actual earnings potential.
Re-mortgaging
Re-mortgaging services to help homeowners secure better rates or release equity. We analyse existing deals, calculate potential savings, and manage the transition process to new lenders. Our clients benefit from our market insight to optimise timing and avoid unnecessary exit fees while achieving financial objectives.
People
David Rolleston
Director and Adviser
Providing independent mortgage and insurance advice since 2003, David brings extensive experience from major high-street banks. He specialises in complex cases and ensures clients receive tailored financial solutions.
George Williamson
Director and Adviser
With over 35 years in banking and mortgage advisory, George co-founded the business in 2001. His expertise in leveraging technology for client benefit has driven long-term customer loyalty.
Evan Grosshans
Mortgage and Insurance Adviser
Evan combines estate agency experience with mortgage expertise to help clients secure fair property deals. He celebrates every successful mortgage approval and maintains ongoing client relationships.
Dave Maclennan
Mortgage and Insurance Adviser
Former oil and gas industry professional, Dave transitioned to mortgages after building his own buy-to-let portfolio. He specialises in contractor mortgages and offers practical, experience-based advice.
Richard Pomerantz
Mortgage and Insurance Adviser
Richard provides comprehensive residential and buy-to-let mortgage solutions, focusing on simplifying the home-buying process. His client-first approach ensures straightforward property financing.
Questions
What mortgage products do you offer?
We offer residential, buy-to-let, first-time buyer, re-mortgage, self-employed, and contractor mortgages through a whole-of-market approach.
How are you different from high-street banks?
As independent brokers, we access exclusive products from private banks and specialist lenders not available on the high street, offering impartial advice.
Can you help with complex mortgage cases?
Yes, our team specialises in non-standard cases, including self-employed clients, contractors, and applicants with adverse credit histories.
Do you provide insurance services?
We offer life insurance, critical illness cover, income protection, and home insurance tailored to clients' financial circumstances and needs.
How do you charge for mortgage advice?
Our fees are transparent and competitive, with many cases receiving no upfront charges as lenders cover our commission.
What areas do you cover?
Based in Glasgow and Dunblane, we provide services nationwide across the UK through our digital platform and remote consultations.
Reviews (7)
James Bain
May 07, 2022
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Highly recommended. We've now had a few mortgages arranged by the team, all in different circumstances (first time buy, buy to let and recently for a new build). Each time they were really helpful, friendly and efficient throughout. Also very patient with our many questions.
Jess Thompson
May 07, 2022
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Evan has been indispensable again in helping me remortgage! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the friendly, clear and professional services of Mortgage Advice Brokerage.
Sandie May
Apr 01, 2022
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I've relied upon Evan twice now to get me through the stressful experience of getting a mortgage and navigating me safely through a remortgage. On both occasions he's been absolutely wonderful. He patiently helps me understand complex financial information and what my options are. I trust him completely to do the right thing for me!
Rebecca Drane
Feb 07, 2022
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Amazing! Richard has always been fantastic at finding me excellent mortgages! So helpful! So kind and professional. Always able to answer questions and find solution to help. Would always recommend to family and friends!
Bronwyn S.
Jan 10, 2022
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George has been a star in helping us find great deals on mortgages and remortgages for 8 years or so, for properties in Scotland and England. Very happy to recommend.
Emma Dougan
Jan 04, 2022
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Evan was extremely helpful and professional, providing excellent advice and responding to all of our questions quickly. We would definitely recommend him and hope that he is still in the business next time we want a mortgage!
Daniel Penev
Dec 23, 2021
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I couldn't recommend them highly enough, Evan has been brilliant through the whole process. Nothing was too much for him, quick responses, advices about everything you need. As a first time buyer I had lots of questions (some probably a bit daft) but he found time to answer and explain me everything.
