Laurence at YFA was absolutely incredible from start to finish. My situation was complicated - working overseas, contractor, seafarer status, with long periods of time off - and he managed to secure m... See more
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Your Financial Assurance 🚀 — Your trusted partner for mortgages, protection, later life lending, equity release, and private health insurance. We’re here to guide you through every stage of life with expert financial solutions tailored to your needs.
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Regus 2 Falcon Gate, Shire Park,, AL7 1TW, Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom
- 020 8064 0019
- enquiries@y-fa.co.uk
- y-fa.co.uk
Laurence was extremely helpful
Laurence was extremely helpful, went above and beyond explaining everything to me and made sure I understood every part of the process. I would highly recommend to anyone. I can't thank him enough for the assistance he gave me when purchasing my first property.
Smooth and Stress-Free Remortgage Experience
I had an excellent experience working with Laurence on my recent remortgage. He was professional, nice, approachable and incredibly knowledgeable. Communication was clear and timely throughout and he took the time to explain all my options in a way that was simple to understand.
I always felt I was in capable, trustworthy hands. He made what could have been a stressful process feel straightforward and well-managed. I received good advice which was delivered with genuine care and attention and he was gracious with the many questions I had- what more could you ask for.
Laurence has been great over the years…
Laurence has been great over the years during the purchase/remortgage of my properties; making the whole process seamless and taking the stress away. Would highly recommend his friendly & professional service!
Highly Recommend
We have been working with Laurence for a number of years and have used his services for numerous mortgages, including for a buy-to-let property. Every single time, he’s been extremely helpful, professional and thorough.
Laurence always goes above and beyond to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible—nothing is ever too much trouble. Whether it's answering questions, chasing up details or explaining complex steps clearly, he is always on top of things.
I highly recommend Laurence to anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable mortgage consultant. Truly outstanding service over the years!
Great company!
I had an exceptional experience working with Lawrence from Your Financial Assurance. From start to finish, he demonstrated outstanding professionalism, deep industry knowledge, and a genuine commitment to finding the best deal for our needs. He took the time to explain every step of the process clearly and were always available to answer questions—no matter how small! What really stood out was his ability to simplify what can often feel like a stressful and confusing process. Thanks for the guidance, everything moved quickly and smoothly, and I felt confident in every decision. I would highly recommend Your Financial Assurance to anyone looking for expert mortgage advice delivered with care and integrity.
Fantastic Service
I worked with Laurence to remortgage my property and received a professional service with great communication. Highly recommend.
An IFA you can rely on
Always easy dealing with Laurence. Fast, responsive, knowledgeable and professional. Would highly recommend.
Highly recommend!!!
Working with Laurence was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. From our very first conversation, he was knowledgeable, responsive, and incredibly supportive. Laurence took the time to explain all of my options clearly, answered every question, and made the entire mortgage process feel smooth and stress-free.
What really stood out was his attention to detail and genuine care for my financial well-being. By not just trying “close a deal” — he made sure I was comfortable and confident with every step. Their professionalism and friendly approach made what could have been a daunting process in the current climate; feel manageable
I can’t recommend them highly enough!
Professional and Informative, Your Financial Assurance.
Your Financial Assurance was incredibly professional when advising me on my most recent Mortgage renewal. Different products and scenarios were presented and explained to me by Laurence Penn. No point did I feel under any pressure to make a decision. Any questions I had were heard and responded to in detail with further explanation when needed. I will be sure to use Your Financial Assurance when my mortgage is due for renewal.
Exceptional service …
I’ve dealt with Laurance for a year now on multiple deals , I’ve never worked with Anyone as attentive and caring amd professional , he really does make sure I understand every part of the process and the ending , we will continue to do many deals as I’m a developer , and I’m sure our business will grow together as time goes on , keep going Laurance just as you are ,
Open, transparent and always available
Lawrence was godsend! He took all our stresses and worries away from the start of our mortgage process. He answered all our questions (there was 1000s!) Was transparent from start to finish and got us the best rate available. Have recommended him to all my family and friends already.
Highly recommend
Laurence was fantastic! He made the whole mortgage process smooth and stress free. He got me the best deal and was great at answering any questions I had. Friendly and professional, would highly recommend.
Excellent Service
This company has provided an excellent service to me, my family and friend's over the years. I would recommend them every time.
Good service, highly recommended
Laurence is very honest knowledgeable and friendly. Always happy to talk things through and made the whole process as easy as it could be.
Mortgage Renewal
We had the pleasure of working with Laurence in renewing our Mortgage this month. Laurence made it very easy and straight forward. He kept us updated with the change to interest rates and took care of everything from start to finish. Laurence is professional, friendly and extremely knowledgable of the current market. Highly recommend him and his company and will definitely be using him again in the future. Many thanks Laurence.
Stress free. Highly recommended
The complete process from start to finish was so easy and stress free. It’s great to get advice from someone with such a wealth of knowledge and I knew that I was getting the best deal available for me. I would highly recommend and I will always use YFA in the future.
Great company
Financial Assurance have been excellent. They have been thorough, impartial and reliable. We have saved loads of money on our mortgage, having taken their advice. They work with full transparency, providing various options to help me make the right decision for my circumstance. I fully recommend them!
Outstanding Mortgage Broker – Professional, Reliable, and Proactive
I had a fantastic experience working with Laurence. From start to finish, he was incredibly helpful and made the entire mortgage process smooth and stress-free. He went above and beyond to find me the best deal available on the market and ensured that everything was in place for a successful application.
He handled all the paperwork and documentation, saving me a lot of time and effort. Anytime I had a question, he was always available and quick to respond with clear, helpful advice.
What really stood out was his proactive approach — when it was time to remortgage, he got in touch well in advance to arrange a new deal. Thanks to his foresight and knowledge of the market, he secured a competitive rate before interest rates increased, which ended up saving me a significant amount of money.
I truly felt supported every step of the way and highly recommend his services to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and forward-thinking mortgage broker.
Mortgages
We have used Laurence’s services for various mortgages over the past 8 years and have always been very happy with his input.
He explains everything so clearly and is extremely responsive to all communication and questions. He has helped us with both residential and buy to let mortgages and always advises us based on our specific needs.
Would certainly recommend to others.
Really good communication and very…
Really good communication and very helpful. Very knowledgeable and helped answer all my questions. Thank you.
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