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Dumping my broker - any recommendations?

I'm weary of chasing up my mortgage broker and days going by without any response from him by email or telephone, so I'm dumping him. Frustrating, but that's the way it is. Has anyone had success with a particular broker on a 95% LTV mortgage for FTB and, if so, please could you pass along details so that I can get in touch? I have read too many mixed reviews of L&C to go to them.

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  • amnblog
    amnblog Posts: 12,782 Forumite
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    Makes sure your broker has stopped work on the case before you pick up another.
    I am a Mortgage Broker

    You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Broker, 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.
  • ACG
    ACG Posts: 24,881 Forumite
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    I agree with amn, the last thing you want is 2 applications going through at the same time.

    How far along is the application? It could be one of those things where your dest sticking where you are if you are far enough down the line.
    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.
  • MortgageMamma
    MortgageMamma Posts: 6,686 Forumite
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    You need to check your client agreement in case you will owe the broker fees.
    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.
  • Astraeus
    Astraeus Posts: 370 Forumite
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    No retainer in place, no application started. He has been sluggish at even getting as far as that. I just don't have a good feeling about someone who is so unresponsive so early on in the process.
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