Ok getting frustrated now...help me find a decent broker please?

CG77

YHM wrote: »

Surprised the keyword warriors aren't all over this post....

My post? Have I done something wrong?

YHM

Absolutely not.

There are just very keen eyed people that jump on posts like this to prevent brokers self-advertising or promoting other brokers.

amnblog

The rules for mortgage brokers on the forum say...

Mortgage advisers' profiles

Mortgage brokers may have the name of their business and a single link to their website in their profile pages. But it should not encourage users to contact them (so no "contact me if you've a problem", or even "happy to help").

Mortgage advisers should not tout for business on the boards or in private messages

There should be no posts or unsolicited PMs offering mortgage adviser services. Nor should advisers ever say "see my profile for who I work for", or make any other such comment.

But if a user requests their services either via a PM or a forum post then we have no objection to that nor the business generated. If someone requests the service by a post on the board, the broker should simply respond to say "I will PM you" rather than posting details there.


Mortgage advisers should not recommend other advisers

To prevent accusations of reciprocal help or deals, mortgage brokers should not be recommending other specific brokers. If a poster is asking for recommendations, it is best left to non-brokers or they should be referred to the MSE guide.

Frustrating for our OP. But better for the Forum overall, otherwise the site would be awash with clowns with limited knowledge and no customers shouting 'pick me, pick me'.

CG77

People on here have been very professional and have totally followed the guidelines there. I’ve been in touch with brokers today who I found by googling and looking at their reviews so fingers crossed i’ll be sorted soon.

amnblog wrote: »

The rules for mortgage brokers on the forum say...

Mortgage advisers' profiles

Mortgage brokers may have the name of their business and a single link to their website in their profile pages. But it should not encourage users to contact them (so no "contact me if you've a problem", or even "happy to help").

Mortgage advisers should not tout for business on the boards or in private messages

There should be no posts or unsolicited PMs offering mortgage adviser services. Nor should advisers ever say "see my profile for who I work for", or make any other such comment.

But if a user requests their services either via a PM or a forum post then we have no objection to that nor the business generated. If someone requests the service by a post on the board, the broker should simply respond to say "I will PM you" rather than posting details there.


Mortgage advisers should not recommend other advisers

To prevent accusations of reciprocal help or deals, mortgage brokers should not be recommending other specific brokers. If a poster is asking for recommendations, it is best left to non-brokers or they should be referred to the MSE guide.

Frustrating for our OP. But better for the Forum overall, otherwise the site would be awash with clowns with limited knowledge and no customers shouting 'pick me, pick me'.