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Mortgages & Protection made simple. We have access to a comprehensive list of lenders to ensure that we find the best deal for you. We specialise in all types of Residential Mortgages, including Adverse Credit, First Time Buyers, Re-mortgages and Shared Ownership. We also cover all types of Buy to Let Mortgages, including First Time Landlords, Limited Company and HMO's.
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21 Connaught Avenue, CO13 9PN, Frinton on Sea, United Kingdom
- 08000016515
- richard@smithsfinancial.co.uk
- smithsfs.co.uk
Richard has been fantastic
Richard has been fantastic from the start and got me my mortgage offer in 2 weeks! Throughout the process he has been patient, has explained everything thoroughly and has explored every option there is for me. I really recommend him!
Excellent service and support
With this review I would like to express a gratitude for Richard Neilson exceptional service. He first assisted me in securing a mortgage with remarkable efficiency, making the process seamless. Unfortunately, when the initial property purchase fell through as the buyer pulled out resulting in both financial loss and disappointment, Richard's support was amazing. He offered to arrange a mortgage for my next property at no additional cost, understanding the challenges I had faced. Amazingly, he secured the new mortgage for the new property in just eight days, handling everything with professionalism and ease. Richard's dedication and empathy made easier to tackle the stressful situation and I am deeply grateful for his assistance. I would recomend him 100%
Smiths …
Smiths managed to get us a mortgage that other providers could not, Luke was our advisor and we could not rate him high enough 10/10.
Excellent service
Excellent service, couldn’t recommend more. They know what they’re doing and keep you informed during process.
Richard Neilson is the best broker
Richard Neilson is the best broker, very knowledgeable and approachable. He goes an extra mile, answers all questions very promptly. Even in very complex situation, where most brokers would give up, he managed to get me mortgage offer in 4 days!
Thank you Rich for all your hard work! :)
Luke Made the Impossible Possible!
After a frustrating experience with another advisor & broker that ended with a decline after 45 days of back-and-forth with a different lender, I approached Luke at Smiths Financial—and I’m so glad I did!
Luke turned what had been a difficult and stressful process into a smooth and positive experience. Despite some errors in my payslips, Luke’s expertise and attention to detail ensured that everything was handled correctly, and we successfully secured an offer.
His professionalism, clear communication, and genuine care made all the difference. I can’t thank Luke enough for his hard work and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a mortgage advisor who goes above and beyond. Thank you, Luke!
Luke was very helpful
Luke was very helpful, always available and answered all questions we had. He also got us a mortgage which I didn’t think was possible. Would not hesitate to reccomend at all.
Luke from Smiths Financial is amazing
Luke from Smiths Financial has been so amazing helping me find a lender so I could purchase my dream home through shared ownership. He was always ready to help and answer any questions I had and was very fast and efficient with his service. I would definitely recommend this broker for anyone looking to purchase a property!
I can't believe I get a mortgage offer!
I can't believe I get a mortgage offer!
What can I say to Richard Neilson? Thank you is not enough, 100% out 100% is not enough , I have nothing but praises for Richard.
I had a complicated case with lots of ups and downs and after several failed attempts with another mortgage, I was beginning to loose hope and thought my chances of buying a home were a miles away.
Richard Neilson kept encouraging me and reassuring me constantly, He was always available for a chat or any queries I had.
I couldn't recommend or thank him enough !
It will be the wishes, of any company to be blessed with someone of this calibre working in their businesses.
Thank you so much Smiths Financial…
Thank you so much Smiths Financial Solutions and special thank you to Richard and Luke who were very supportive and helpful in securing a mortgage offer for me. They kept me updated throughout and were easy to contact whenever I needed. I am very grateful for your help.
9 days from application to get a mortgage offer
I can't believe I get a mortgage offer in 9 days ! Thanks Richard, he is hard working even during the weekend and weekday evening. He is expertise on mortgage application for BNO Visa holder, he gave a wide range of options including 5% deposit while most lender request for 25% ! He access to the whole market to get the best offer for us ! He is amazing ! I couldn't recommend him enough !
Working with rich has been nothing but…
Working with rich has been nothing but easy. With going to a previous mortgage broker before him and not getting anywhere and wasting money. I realised I should have gone to rich earlier. Rich is patient and very knowledgeable about what he does. My partner and I had a difficult case and he was able to sort in a timely manner. I was updated every step. Even on weekends and evenings rich kept me in the loop. Rich is really great at what he does and I'm so glad he was able to help us along our journey. Highly highly recommend! If I could give 10 stars I would. Thank you so much rich. See you in 5 years for our remortgage! Haha
We couldn’t have asked for a better…
We couldn’t have asked for a better broker! From the very start, he went out of his way to make the entire process as smooth as possible. We were anxious, but he always took the time to keep us calm and informed, patiently explaining everything along the way. A year before, when our financial situation wasn’t ideal, he was completely honest and advised us to wait—which we really appreciated. A year later, I reached out, and thanks to his careful guidance, we were finally able to get our mortgage.
But he didn’t stop there—he helped us find a great solicitor and surveyor, and is now helping us with all our insurance needs. His dedication, honesty, and genuine care for his clients are unmatched. We’re so grateful for everything he’s done, and we highly recommend him to anyone looking for a trustworthy broker!
The best around
Richard was brilliant from start to finish. We had a fairly complex case, with little hope of one day owning our home. Richard made the whole process stress free (not sure mortgage and stress free usually go in the same sentence)! He was on hand for us to talk to whenever and offered his personal advice to get us the best deal possible. His response times were efficient. Richard has a wealth of knowledge and would recommend his services to anyone. Thank you for everything Rich, we couldn’t have done this without you!
Great advisor!
Richard has been incredibly helpful and informative all through the mortgage process. As first time buyers I felt pretty clueless but no question was too silly for Richard! We always received quick replies and great advice.
Dream maker
I switched to Richard at Smiths Financial after my previous mortgage broker told me I couldn't get a sole mortgage, despite previously saying I could. Richard has been amazing at getting everything sorted for me and I have been able to contact him whenever I've needed to, often in the evening and at weekends. I am now well on my way to owning my own home.
Richard is amazing
Richard is amazing, friendly, efficient gets back to you super fast and out of hours and best of all secured me a mortgage in 3 days :)
Trustworthy and efficient mortgage broker
I had an excellent experience working with Rich and Luke. They were incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and always available to answer any questions I had throughout the process. Their professionalism and dedication made the entire mortgage application process smooth and stress-free. I truly appreciated their ability to find the best rates and options tailored to my needs. I highly recommend Smiths Financial Solutions Ltd to anyone looking for a trustworthy and efficient mortgage broker!
The best financial advisors
Excellent financial advisors makes the process so easy. Polite and friendly staff. Would always recommend especially Richard Neilson
Richard Neilson was amazing
Richard did our mortgage. Could not be happier. He went above and beyond. So helpful even before the process started. A year before in fact. I don’t think the amount it cost us does diligence to the level of help we received from rich. I could not recommended him enough, we wouldn’t have got this house without him I’m sure.
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