Working with Smiths Financial Solutions was one of the best decisions we made as first-time buyers. We recommend Luke Platt without hesitation! He truly cares for his clients, he is professional, ve... See more
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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
Thanks Luke for your hard work
Luke helped us in every way possible to secure us a mortgage for our dream home. It has been incredibly challenging due to employement problems, but Luke was always at the end of the phone or available on WhatsApp to answer any questions and he kept us updated every step of the way. There is no doubt Luke had to work very hard for us, we really appreciate his hard work, it's been a long few months!
Excellent Service and Support from Smith Financial Services
I recently had the pleasure of working with Smith Financial Services, particularly with Luke and Richard, to secure a mortgage, and I couldn't be happier with the experience.
From the outset, Luke and Richard demonstrated exceptional communication skills. They were prompt in responding to my queries and kept me informed at every stage of the process. Their approach was not just professional but also friendly, which made me feel comfortable and confident in their guidance.
One aspect that truly stood out was their willingness to go above and beyond. They didn't just provide the necessary information; they held my hand through the entire journey, offering support and reassurance whenever needed. This level of dedication made what could have been a stressful process remarkably smooth and manageable.
Overall, I highly recommend Smith Financial Services, especially Luke and Richard, for anyone seeking mortgage assistance. Their expertise, communication skills, and supportive approach make them a standout choice in the financial services industry. I'm grateful for their assistance and wouldn't hesitate to work with them again in the future.
Outstanding service
Outstanding service from start to finish. We had a complicated case with lots of ups and downs. At one point we even though about giving up and lost hope. Our broker Richard Neilson kept encouraging us and reassuring constantly and was always available for a chat or any queries we had. Thankfully it all worked fine at the end thanks to Richard's hard work and dedication who managed to secure us a mortgage offer. I definitely recommend Smith's Financial without a doubt, very knowledgeable and experienced professionals.
Great service!
Great service from Richard Neilson at Smiths Financial. Efficient, responsive and knowledgeable. Managed to get the mortgage offer issued within 8 days from application. Highly recommended!
Mortgage services
Richard has helped us gain a mortgage, he has been helpful and supportive from the very beginning, he is responsive and goes out of his way to ensure a smooth process, there were times when I genuinely thought it was not going to be possible but Richard pulled it out the bag and we couldn't be more grateful! I would highly recommend Smiths Financial services.
First time buyers - Mortgage offer within a week! :)
Rich was fantastic and would highly recommend. He went above and beyond and his communication was second to none. He is extremely informative and helpful. After seeing brilliant reviews and recommendations about Rich we went ahead and so pleased we did. He made us feel like no question was silly and talked us through everything every step of the way!
5 star service 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Excellent Broker fast and reliable
Richard got me a mortgage in just a week. Highly recommended.
I contacted Smiths Financial Solutions to find a mortgage on a retirement property
I contacted Smiths Financial Solutions because i was trying to purchase a retirement property and I had been turned down by my initial mortgage company due to the age restriction on the property. It turned out that the majority of mainstream lenders will not lend on any property with an age restriction.
Richard took down all my details and the property details and managed to find 2 lenders who would lend on a retirement property, he took care of all the paperwork to apply for the loan and liaised with me at every point.
Outstanding service and support
Outstanding service and support. Richard has been amazing from start to finish. As first time buyers we were anxious about the whole process but Richard put our minds at ease and answered any questions we had. We strongly recommend!
Outstanding service and support
No words to describe how good was the service we received. I can say that our case was out of what should be the standard and normal process to buy a house in a Shared Ownership Scheme but Luke was outstanding dealing with, always available and providing quick solutions for each requirement. They have a deep knowledge on the market and practices, and we received a very good support from him as a first-time buyers. We strongly recommend Smiths!
I can't recommend Richard and Smiths enough!
I can't recommend Richard and Smiths Financials enough. Richard was always avaliable to answer any questions at ANY time of the day, ensuring that we always knew and understood what was happening at every stage of the buying process.
Through his dedication and proficiency we were issued our offer within 12 days which is excellent. We were so impressed that we recommended Richard to two friends who have also had a nearly identical experience and outcome.
My partner and I thank Richard for guiding us through the process of buying our first home, and we'll certainly go back to them in the future if we have need of financial services.
Brilliant service. Would recommend
Richard was free any time of the day or night on some occasions, to answer any questions we had during our journey with him. We were first time buyers and had a lot of questions, all of which were answered by Richard, which helped us understand the whole process which can be quite daunting.
I would totally recommend Richard to anyone. A nice chap who’s good at what he does
Thank you for walking us through the whole process from the start to the very ending!
Would definitely recommend
Would definitely recommend! Our broker Richard was very helpful and answered all of our questions. Everything was handled so much quicker than we thought as well. They also were able to recommend solicitors and places for surveys as well which was handy.
Richard got my self and partner a full…
Richard got my self and partner a full mortgage offer with in 10 days, good and quick communication and provided good advice
Perfect for any buyers
Smiths Financials were recommended by a friend and they have been perfect for us as first time buyers.
They have been incredibly supportive and crystal clear at every step of the process explaining in detail different options and providing great advice.
They helped us secure a official mortgage offer within 10 days of engaging them and have been in constant contact at every point to assist us with any questions through the process.
I am grateful to them and highly recommend.
Smith’s Financial Solutions & Luke are Amazing!
We worked with Luke at the team at Smiths Financial Solutions Ltd and was very supportive, kind, funny and helpful with our whole process. Luke had great knowledge with any questions we asked and worked very switftly and accommodating for us as we both were very busy and work shift rotas so Luke worked around that for us which was extremely helpful. The company too work fast and very efficient and could not say a bad word about the company.
Richard from Smiths Financial Solutions…
Richard from Smiths Financial Solutions Ltd has been absoultey amazing! He is professional, understanding, super intelligent and knows how the entire process works inside-out. He's been a tremendous help and I would recommend him in a heartbeat, especially if you're considering shared ownership or are a first-time buyer. Super grateful for his help and highly recommend Smiths!
Highly recommend!
I highly recommend Smiths Financial to anybody! As a first time buyer with my boyfriend, it's quite overwhelming with the process of buying a house. Richard has been amazing from the very beginning and we couldn't be more thankful for him. He took the time to call us at a time that suited (usually out of working hours) and made sure we understood everything before continuing.
Excellent service from Smiths Financial…
Excellent service from Smiths Financial Solutions.
Richard secured us the best and most suitable mortgage for me. Highly recommend - 5*
Richard is the go-to mortgage broker
Richard was my mortgage broker who was suggested by many others in a group for share to buy. He is efficient; got the DIP within a day and submitted my mortgage application shortly after that. My case was not very simple but he took the time to understand all the points. There was no follow-up questions by the lender on the documents that he submitted. He was always available to answer my questions and he worked extra miles to help me to get lower interest rate.
thank you Richard for your help.
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