Player of the Month - April
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Keith Barton, Meadow Finance, Mortgage adviser
Top of the League is always on the lookout for the best talent in the intermediary market. If you work with outstanding individuals who have the potential to be crowned Player or Manager of the Month for April, email the head of the judging panel, Jonathan Cornell, at totl@jonathancornell.co.uk providing your company details, including telephone number and a paragraph on who you would like to nominate and why. What are we looking for? Top of the League nominees have all delivered excellence for either their company, community, colleagues or clients. You need to describe what the nominee has recently done in one or more of these categories, explaining why they should win this prestigious award.
Name: Keith Barton
Company: Meadow Finance
Job Title: Mortgage adviser
WHAT DOES BEING TOP OF THE LEAGUE MEAN TO YOU?
It is an acknowledgement of my achievements and an indication that the decisions I have made to diversify the business were right.
IN YOUR NOMINATION THE JUDGES PRAISED YOU FOR DIVERSIFYING YOUR BUSINESS BEYOND MORTGAGES. WHAT DO YOU PUT YOUR SUCCESS DOWN TO?
People trusting my ability to arrange mortgages, so that when I went to them with other ideas they listened and had faith in me.
THE JUDGES ALSO PRAISED YOU FOR SUPPORTING A NEW ADVISER. IS A HANDS-ON APPROACH IMPORTANT IN BUSINESS?
Definitely. We offer a personal service to clients by meeting them face-to-face and always being available on the phone.
HOW HAS 2011 BEEN COMPARED WITH 2010?
The market has definitely picked up. There is greater availability of funding and while I would not say criteria has eased, lenders are looking to do more business this year.
YOU’RE BASED IN EDINBURGH HOW IS THE MARKET IN YOUR LOCAL AREA?
With the exception of the new-build sector, the market remains buoyant and demand is high.
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A MORTGAGE BROKER?
It was primarily to spend more time with my two children because I was working long hours in investment banking when I had them. I was drawn to a career in the mortgage market because I thought it would allow me to use my banking skills and work flexible hours.
WHAT’S THE BEST PART OF THE JOB?
Helping customers who do not think they will ever be able to get a mortgage to own a home.
FINALLY, IF YOU COULD BE ANY FOOTBALLER FOR A DAY, WHO WOULD YOU CHOOSE AND WHY?
Arsenal player Jack Wilshere. He was recently voted Young Player Of The Year by the Professional Footballers’ Association and is also an England international so basically an all-round footballing prodigy. He is just 19, talented and has the world at his feet.
Why judges picked…
- Developed a relationship with a pensions specialist to exchange pensions and mortgage leads
- Set up a lettings business subsidiary, Meadow Lettings
- Started offering a range of insurance products to buy-to-let customers
- Supported a new broker to ensure he made a seamless transition into the company
March’s short list - Player of the Month:
- Alex Ewen of Coreco,
- Keith Barton of Meadow Finance
- Dinesh Shonchhatra of Major Estates
- Chris Peck of Oyster Wealth Management
- David Sherrard of S&S Mortgage Solutions
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