Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Custom
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Gabriella Karai

Codicote,Hertfordshire

Summary

Experienced Mortgage and Protection Adviser, skilled in guiding clients through complex financial landscapes. Specialised in delivering tailored mortgage solutions, resulting in enhanced client satisfaction and retention.

I demonstrate strong analytical abilities and excellent communication skills, committed to helping clients secure the best deal available to them.

Out of £583,000 written business for the 2024/25 financial year, I have personally generated £124,000 of this figure.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work history

Mortgage and protection adviser

One Stop Finance Ltd
Redbourn, Hertfordshire
03.2007 - Current
  • Managing client expectations from point of sale to completion to provide the best outcome for the client and therefore ensure client satisfaction and future referrals
  • Passing protection leads to colleagues to maximise business coverage
  • Maintaining CPD by completing online courses, meeting with lenders, attending conferences
  • Conducting detailed financial assessments, ensuring accurate loan recommendations.
  • Dealing will all aspects of first charge mortgages and referring business to external brokers for second charges, commercial lending and bridging finance
  • Facilitating smooth property transactions by liaising with solicitors and estate agents.
  • Delivering exceptional service for positive client testimonials.
  • Ensuring compliance with industry regulations through document management.
  • Developing tailored solutions, addressing unique client needs effectively.
  • Maintaining strong professional relationships for repeat business

Mortgage administrator

Cedar Mortgage Services
St Albans, Hertfordshire
07.2003 - 08.2006

This was my first administrative job, specialising in mortgages, especially sub-prime and self-cert. It helped me develop a knowledge of the mortgage underwriting system, checking documents thoroughly and liaising with brokers and lenders.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social sciences

The Open University

CeMap

Distance learning

Skills

  • During my work experience, I have developed skills for high accuracy, empathy towards clients' circumstances, team work as well as working to tight deadlines, managing client expectations while maintaining a professional but friendly stance

Affiliations

  • In my spare time I like to keep fit, spend time in the garden and cheer my children on at football.

Languages

Hungarian
Native

Custom

I have been with my current company for almost 20 years and have become comfortable in my position. However, I now realise the need to build my own client base and to be recognised for the asset I bring to the company.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Mortgage and protection adviser

One Stop Finance Ltd
03.2007 - Current

Mortgage administrator

Cedar Mortgage Services
07.2003 - 08.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Social sciences

The Open University

CeMap

Distance learning
Gabriella Karai