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Change is the only constant in our fast-paced industry. Just recently, we celebrated winning the prestigious Mortgage Introducer Awards 2024 (#MIA2024) trophies. 🏆 Check out our proud moment here https://lnkd.in/e9MAusyE But there's no time to rest on our laurels in this business. Yesterday’s triumph is today’s springboard to new horizons. Next up? The Mortgage Strategy Awards: We ask that you please vote for us in the following categories: ✨ Best Specialist Broker/Distributor | Connect for Intermediaries ✨ Best Network (more than 300 ARs) | Connect for Intermediaries ✨ Best Mortgage Broker (eight to 50 advisers) | Connect Mortgages ✨ Best Broker for Buy-to-Let | Connect Mortgages Winning these awards would be... hold that thought. If we win, we will articulate how it feels perfectly. More than anything, wouldn’t it be amazing to see Liz Syms’ dazzling, award-winning smile again? Calling all #brokers #lenders, help us make this happen! Cast your vote here https://lnkd.in/ezi4vvqi your support truly means the world to us. #connectnetwork #connectmortgages And at the risk of sounding just a tad greedy, if you’re not already following us, hit that follow button. 🙌 #Grateful Emma R. | Tracy Robinson | Sharon Van Loenen | Darren Fletcher | Thomas White CeMAP | Jane Benjamin | Kevin Thomson | Alan Baldwin CeMAP | Niall Hebron | Rebecca Whitney

🏆✨ Her smile says it all! ✨🏆 Let’s take a moment to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Liz Syms and the incredible team at #Connect for an outstanding double victory! In her hands, Liz proudly holds two prestigious awards: the Crystal Specialist Finance Mortgage Network of the Year and the more2life Mortgage Distributor of the Year. But beyond the trophies and accolades lies a more profound story—one of relentless dedication, unwavering commitment, and an unyielding passion for excellence in the mortgage industry. At its core, success like this reflects the values we uphold and the standards we set for ourselves. We are what we produce. Every achievement mirrors the quality of effort, innovation, and care we invest in our work. It’s a reminder that excellence isn’t just about outcomes; it’s about the journey, the resilience through challenges, and the drive to raise the bar continually. #JoinOurNetwork: https://lnkd.in/ewdsPdAt #more2life #MIAwardsUK #connectbrokers #connectnetwork #winners Jane Benjamin | Emma R. | Jim Selley | Niall Hebron | Sharon Van Loenen | Tracy Robinson | Thomas White CeMAP | Kevin Thomson | Alan Baldwin CeMAP | Darren Fletcher | Rebecca Whitney

Thank you to Shane Wallace CeMap from LendInvest (LSE: LINV) for joining us this morning on our “kick off the week” meeting. An insightful and interesting session with a fantastic turnout and interaction from our Connect for Intermediaries network members. Have a great week all! ☺️ Liz Syms Kevin Thomson Jim Selley Tracy Robinson Darren Fletcher Thomas White CeMAP Adriana Fedor

Thinking about becoming an Appointed Representative (AR)? If you're ready to take control of your career and grow your business with the support of a trusted network, then this article is a must-read! Here’s why you should dive in: ✅ Expert Insights: Understand the benefits of becoming an AR and how it can supercharge your journey toward independence. ✅ Tailored Support: Learn about the tools, guidance, and compliance help you’ll receive to set you up for success. ✅ Flexibility & Growth: Discover how being an AR lets you focus on building your business while leveraging the power of an established network. Whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned pro looking for a fresh start, this article will guide you through everything you need to know about partnering with the right network. Don’t miss out—read it here: https://lnkd.in/eYsCxygx Your next step toward independence and success starts now! #CareerGrowth | #MortgageAdviser | #UKMortgageIndustry | #ConnectNetwork Liz Syms | Kevin Thomson | Tracy Robinson | Emma R. | Thomas White CeMAP | Darren Fletcher

Exciting News! 🤝 🏆 I’m incredibly proud to share that at the #Connect National Conference in London, held at the Leonardo Hotel in St. Paul’s, I was honoured to receive the award for Top Performing Bridging Adviser 2024 across the entire network. 🏆 This recognition means so much to me and reflects the commitment we have at C&C Commercial Finance to providing clients with the best possible advice and solutions. 🤝 Bridging finance is often seen as a niche product, but when utilised correctly, it can be a powerful tool... whether you're looking to secure a property quickly, fund a renovation, or bridge the gap to longer-term finance, purchase using the OMV (open market value) figure.. or many more reasons 🏘️ However, it’s critical to get expert advice to navigate this complex area and find the right solution tailored to your needs. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank my amazing team and the fantastic clients who trust us to guide them through these decisions. 🙏 If you’re considering bridging finance or would like to discuss your options, I’d love to help. Feel free to reach out or share this post with anyone who might benefit from expert guidance! Jamie Cope Oliver Cotterell Mike Olivieri (Fowler) Daniel Jones CeMAP CII Maya Challoner #BridgingFinance #AwardWinner #TopAdvisor #CommercialFinance #FinancialAdvice #ConnectNetwork Thank you for putting on such a great event and for the continued support from everyone at Connect for Intermediaries 🤝 It was a pleasure to meet Alfie Best and witness such determination 🤝 Very informative speaker Katie King, MBA 💡 Liz Syms Kevin Thomson Emma R. Jim Selley Darren Fletcher Jane Benjamin Your property may be repossessed if you fail to maintain payments.

Great to talk to Ash Borland again, this time on his "Mortgage Mavericks" podcast. Whilst I'm not sure I qualify as a maverick, I do talk to Ash about how Connect for Intermediaries puts an emphasis on #training and #support for all our members to help them grow their business. Along with how we welcome new members both experienced and new to industry who want to benefit from either our #academy offering or the ability to offer such a wide variety of property finance including #commercialmortgages, #secondcharges and #bridging and #development finance. Any of Emma R. Darren Fletcher Thomas White CeMAP Tracy Robinson or Kevin Thomson would be delighted to speak to anyone further about this https://lnkd.in/dqCEXH5w

Calling all #brokers #lenders The prestigious Mortgage Strategy Awards are now open for industry voting, and we’re thrilled to invite you to have your say! We’re delighted to share that we are in the running for four categories this year: ⭐ Best Specialist Broker/Distributor | Connect for Intermediaries ⭐ Best Network (more than 300 ARs) | Connect for Intermediaries ⭐ Best Mortgage Broker (eight to 50 advisers) | Connect Mortgages  ⭐ Best Broker for Buy-to-Let | Connect Mortgages  Your support would mean the world as we strive to continue delivering excellence in everything we do. 🗳️ Vote Here! 🗳️ https://lnkd.in/ezi4vvqi? Make sure to #followus for the latest industry news and updates. We appreciate your support! #ThankYou #connectnetwork #connectbrokers #mortgages #expertbrokers Liz Syms | Jane Benjamin | Sharon Van Loenen | Jim Selley | Tracy Robinson | Emma R. | Alan Baldwin CeMAP | Kevin Thomson | Darren Fletcher | Thomas White CeMAP | Niall Hebron

Yesterday I was delivering awards to some of our brokers that were not able to make the Connect for Intermediaries National Conference. Well done Neil Laker for winning 2 awards for reaching platinum status and highly commended in the best second charge broker. Joseph Kay well done to you also for reaching platinum status. Today I am seeing Sibeesh Sidharthan who has also reached platinum status. Great handing these awards over and having a catch up 😀 Well done to all my brokers that picked up awards at the conference. Connect for Intermediaries

Everyone loves a success story, so let’s start with one worth sharing! When something works well, it deserves praise. It’s no secret that bad news often overshadows the good, but let’s flip this narrative. Daniel Burdett CeMAP from our Specialist Placement Team (SPT) shared two same-day offers in the past two weeks. We are at it again; it's now Jake Syms, Christopher Jebbitt and Ronnie Cox's turn to work with Tony Grillo, Regional Account Manager at Together. Between them, we secured a Bridge and BTL same-day offers, with solicitors instructed. #Together #welldone Talk about efficiency and excellence at their best with fast and flexible underwriting from Together - loans, mortgages & finance. #thankyou These successes are a testament to how good the specialist placement team are at submitting perfectly packaged cases. For more results like these, #Brokers, submit your cases to our Specialist Placement Team. Tel: 01708 676135 Email: placement@connectmortgages.co.uk Ranjit Narwal | Kevin Thomson | Liz Syms | Jane Benjamin |

How do we sum up perfection? "A Day at The Movies" The Connect Annual Conference was nothing short of spectacular! A massive thank you to our CEO, Liz Syms, for orchestrating such an inspiring and heartfelt event that embodied the very spirit of our industry and Network. A big shoutout to our incredible keynote speakers—Katie King, MBA, the internationally renowned author, and Alfie Best, aka “The Gypsy Billionaire.” Your powerful insights and captivating stories had the room hanging on your every word. Mission Impossible: Making the Impossible Possible with Together - loans, mortgages & finance | starring Maeve Ward & Tony Grillo Marvel Avengers Unite: Saving the Residential Mortgage Market | starring Robert Barnard, featuring Aldermore Bank, Hodge, Paymentshield, Pepper Money UK & Vida Homeloans Top Gun "The Mavericks of BTL | starring David Whittaker from Keystone Property Finance The magic of Disney: Making Landlords Wishes Come True | starring David Whittaker, featuring LANDBAY, LendInvest (LSE: LINV), Paragon Banking Group PLC & Zephyr Congratulations to our award winners—you’re why we continue to push boundaries and aim higher daily. A standing ovation for our hardworking team, who pulled out all the stops to make this event seamless and unforgettable. You nailed it! Special thanks to our headline sponsors, Together Mortgage and Keystone Property Finance, and our panel lenders, who all gave an Oscar-winning performance - you made this magic happen! To everyone who attended, we hope you left feeling ConnecTED, inspired, and ready to conquer another year of growth, collaboration, and success. Here’s to making 2025 an even better year! #connectconference2024 #ConnecTED | #connect #Tech #Education #Discovery