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Mortgage Adviser/Broker Questions

Hi

I was wondering what open questions those currently trading as MA use with their customers to get great rationale for their recommendation?

I appreciate it's not a one question suits all, but what questions generally work well for you?

Thanks

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  • ACG
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    Why?

    My factfind is around 7 pages, the 6th page is to do with what the client wants from their mortgage - fixed/tracker/offset/no fees/overpayments/how long to tie in for etc.

    I tend to have a little chat before I even pick up a pen about what they are looking to do. As I go through the factfind asking about age, income, expenditure I get an even better idea and by the time I get to the 6th page, I could more or less complete it myself without even asking the questions.

    I do not have set questions personally. If I went in to every appointment knowing what I was going to say more or less at each part of the factfind I would not enjoy the job.

    Are you trying to be on your guard or...?
    I am a Mortgage Adviser
    You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a mortgage adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice.
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