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Stephen Reay

Stephen Reay

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Summary

Experienced professional with a robust understanding of insurance policies and a strong sales acumen. Demonstrates ethical practice and excels in new business development, with a keen awareness of market trends. Proficient in FCA regulatory guidelines, lending criteria application, and mortgage application processing. Known for innovative approaches to mortgages and exceptional client retention skills. Career goal: to leverage expertise in a dynamic role that drives business growth and client satisfaction.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work history

Self-Employed Mortgage Adviser

Sandringham Financial Partners
Newcastle Upon Tyne
2013.10 - Current
  • Simplified complex financial terms for better client understanding.
  • Facilitated successful loan closings through meticulous preparation and coordination.
  • Conducted in-depth financial analyses for optimal loan solutions.
  • Reduced application processing time with effective document management strategies.
  • Produced accurate documentation promptly, minimising delays in the lending process.
  • Increased client satisfaction by providing clear, concise mortgage advice.
  • Offered insightful advice on remortgaging possibilities based on market trends.
  • Ensured complete transparency in dealings, fostering trust and building long-term relationships with clients.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards throughout all procedures.
  • Managed high-volume case loads efficiently whilst maintaining attention to detail.
  • Educated clients on various mortgage products to aid informed decision-making.
  • Developed personalised mortgage plans, enhancing client trust and loyalty.
  • Promoted variety of insurance products relevant to mortgages, adding value to customer service.

Self-Employed Mortgage Adviser

Oliver Financial Partnership
Newcastle Upon Tyne
2010.05 - 2013.10
  • Worked closely with legal teams for smooth property transactions.
  • Conducted in-depth financial analyses for optimal loan solutions.
  • Managed high-volume case loads efficiently whilst maintaining attention to detail.
  • Offered comprehensive support to clients with complex mortgage queries.
  • Promoted variety of insurance products relevant to mortgages, adding value to customer service.

Self Employed Mortgage Adviser

Select Mortgage Solutions
Newcastle Upon Tyne
2001.06 - 2010.02
  • Simplified complex financial terms for better client understanding.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends for superior service delivery.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards throughout all procedures.
  • Assessed risk factors carefully to ensure responsible lending practices.
  • Streamlined communication channels between lenders, solicitors and estate agents for smoother transactions.

Agency development manager

Provident Personal Credit
Gateshead, Tyne & Wear
1998.03 - 2001.06

Supervised team of 10 collection agents in collection of weekly credit payments and issuance of loans to clients.

Evaluated and approved loans for clients to facilitate agent transactions.

Assisted in managing payment of arrears and court proceedings.

Contributed to recruitment efforts for expanding client base in business.

Fresh Foods Assistant Controller

Safeway
Newcastle upon Tyne
1990.08 - 1998.03
  • Assisted in managing 20 full-time and part-time staff to ensure stock levels in fresh foods departments are maintained.
  • Scheduled staff to support consistent shelf displays of stock.
  • Supported inventory management processes to help prevent stock shortages.

Education

CeMAP - Financial Services

Institute of Financial Services
United Kingdom
2004.02 -

CF20 Protection - Financial Services

Institute of Financial Services
United Kingdom
2010.11 -

FP1 - Financial Planning Certificate - Financial Services

CII
United Kingdom
2002.08 -

GCSEs - Primary Eduction

North Tyneside College
United Kingdom
1991.07 -

Sandringham Financial Partners
2026.05 -

Skills

  • Insurance policies understanding
  • Sales acumen
  • Ethical practice
  • New business development capabilities
  • Market awareness
  • FCA regulatory guidelines familiarity
  • Lending criteria application
  • Mortgage application processing
  • Mortgage innovation understanding
  • Client retention

Timeline

Sandringham Financial Partners
2026.05 -

Self-Employed Mortgage Adviser

Sandringham Financial Partners
2013.10 - Current

CF20 Protection - Financial Services

Institute of Financial Services
2010.11 -

Self-Employed Mortgage Adviser

Oliver Financial Partnership
2010.05 - 2013.10

CeMAP - Financial Services

Institute of Financial Services
2004.02 -

FP1 - Financial Planning Certificate - Financial Services

CII
2002.08 -

Self Employed Mortgage Adviser

Select Mortgage Solutions
2001.06 - 2010.02

Agency development manager

Provident Personal Credit
1998.03 - 2001.06

GCSEs - Primary Eduction

North Tyneside College
1991.07 -

Fresh Foods Assistant Controller

Safeway
1990.08 - 1998.03
Stephen Reay