Mark Stanton director of VA Mortgages

Mark Stanton

Director and Mortgage Advisor

Mark has spent 33 years as a practitioner in the Financial Services Market, the last 25 of which specifically in the mortgage market. In 2000 Mark founded VA Mortgages to provide bespoke Mortgage, Protection and General Insurance advice.

In the 20+ years since founding VA Mortgages Mark has continue to work directly with clients as a certified mortgage advisor. Since 2012, Mark has provided in excess of 75 Expert Witness Reports as a specialist in the field of mortgage advice.

As can be seen from the selection of reviews shown below, Mark is still an active member of VA Mortgages advisor team, and thoroughly enjoys long-standing relationships with his clients. He is often the first point of contact for all new customers to the business – fill in the VA Mortgages contact form and it is most likely Mark who will initially call you to discuss how the team can help.

Qualifications

  • Certificate in Advanced Mortgage Advice (R07)
  • Financial Services Regulation & Ethics (R01)
  • Certificate in Equity Release (Level 3)
  • Home Reversion Plans (HR1)
  • The Mortgage Advice Qualification (MAQ)
  • Full Financial Planning Certificate (FPC)

Mark is a member of:

  • Society of Mortgage Professionals
  • Personal Finance Society
  • Chartered Insurance Institute

Customer Reviews

Mark has now arranged 3 mortgages for us – but with this latest one we really gave him something challenging!

I really believe we would have had a lot of difficulty finding a mortgage without Mark.

His attention and ability to handle my numerous questions was truly superb. As was his encyclopaedic knowledge of the mortgage market and lending criteria. Many thanks Mark!

Matthew Wells

I purchased my first house in 2014. Mark was my mortgage advisor and he was wonderful.

I have just bought my second house and decided to purchase a buy to let property half was through the sell process. There were many hiccups along the way (I won’t bore you with details) but Mark has been totally amazing.

I would strongly recommend him & his team. 10 out of 10 from me.

Sophie Houldsworth

Mark’s communication and advice was clear and straightforward at every stage, and his patience appeared to have no limit.

Not to mention that he managed to secure us a mortgage that was far better than anything we could find elsewhere after exhausting countless other avenues.

I have never felt so confident in a financial service and doubt I ever will again.

Dan Graham

Recent Articles by Mark Stanton

Mortgages for self employed

Mortgages for self employed

As an advice firm, we are often approached by potential new clients asking how to get a mortgage if they are self-employed. Many self-employed people believe they will struggle to get a mortgage. It’s often much easier than you’d imagine, so we’ve put together this guide for self-employed individuals who would like to buy a new home, or remortgage their existing property.

What happens to your mortgage when you move?

What happens to your mortgage when you move?

When you have a mortgage already, but you want to move house, what happens to your mortgage? This is a common question from our customers, wondering if they can keep their mortgage when they want to sell their existing home and move to a new one. To help we’ve written this guide to help you understand the pros and cons of porting or replacing your existing mortgage.

Should you buy to let through a limited company?

Should you buy to let through a limited company?

With the changes in the mortgage interest relief restriction, more of our customers are asking if they should consider setting up a limited company to manage their buy to let property/properties. As it is not a clear cut yes or no answer, we’ve put together this guide to help you decide which option is right for your personal circumstances.

Do I need life insurance?

Do I need life insurance?

When taking out a new mortgage, it is often a time to review your insurance policies and determine if they fit your needs. Often our customers will consider if they need life insurance when they are either taking out their first mortgage, or moving to a new property. The answer will always depend on your specific circumstances and acceptable level of risk, but this guide is available to help you decide.

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