· Name of Business - Black Sheep Mortgages
· Who are you? Jon Darlison, mortgage advisor
· What sets you apart from the competition? We pride ourselves on having a truly tailored approach. From the initial conversation, our advisers aim is to make the whole process as simple and straightforward as possible. You will only ever deal with the same regional adviser throughout ensuring they are on hand to answer any questions you have.
Buying a home should be as stress free as possible, here at Black Sheep Mortgages we are here to offer a real alternative to the process.
Appointments available to work around you and your lifestyle – evening and weekends are not a problem.
Whole of Market advice meaning we can search the market to recommend the most appropriate mortgage for you.
We liaise with all parties in the process and will assist as best we can.
Post completion follow up and ongoing contact when needed to review the mortgage in the future.
The same adviser throughout, no call centres or admin teams, guaranteed.
· How did the business come about? The need for solid straight forward advice in the market that makes sense.
· What are your main target markets?
Everyone, we are whole of market mortgage company so can assist everybody with their mortgage requirements.
· How long has your business been in existence? Since 2017
· How many staff do you employ? We have 3 mortgage brokers and an Office Manager..... and expanding!
· What job or achievement makes you most proud? My children are my greatest source of pride.
· Tell us one interesting thing about the business that might surprise us?
We also offer life insurance and other protection insurance!
· Tell us one interesting thing about you that people might not know? (ie, hobbies, amusing fact, etc) I also own 5 BTL properties with my wife.
· Fantasy dinner party – which six people alive or dead would you invite?
Freddie Mercury to sing, Michael Mcintyre for the jokes, Prince William and Princess Kate for the interesting element, Alan Sugar for the business acumen and my wife as I think she would be annoyed if I didn't invite her to this meal!!!
