About the Role
Self-Employed Mortgage & Protection Advisor
Location: Stanstead Abbotts
Company: The Finance Family
Status: Self-Employed Position – Expansion Due to New Estate Agency Partnership.
About Us
The Finance Family is a Directly Authorised (DA) mortgage and protection brokerage serving clients nationwide. We've recently partnered with several estate agencies, prompting us to grow our team to accommodate increased demand.
The Role
In the role of a Self-Employed Mortgage & Protection Advisor, you will engage with a steady stream of warm leads from one of our trusted estate agencies, which seeks a dependable advisor to collaborate with their sales teams. You will work from the office a few times a week, but outside of that, you have the freedom to work remotely at your convenience. This position offers the independence of self-employment with the benefits of DA-level flexibility, tailored support, and a partner agency providing consistent quality leads.
Why Being Directly Authorised Matters for You
Opting for a DA firm provides substantial benefits for motivated advisors:
Increased Autonomy & Flexibility
No restrictive network rules, product limitations, or insurance panel constraints
Ability to offer quicker, more tailored advice without unnecessary red tape
Higher Competitive Earnings
DA structures generally lead to better commission splits, fewer fees, and more income retained by you
Enhanced Adviser Support
Compliance support is direct and responsive—not filtered through a large network
Our DA status allows us to create support systems focused on advisor success
Our Self-Employed Proposition
Leading Industry Support
Comprehensive administrative support (we handle lender follow-ups, client updates, document uploads, and life insurance applications)
More time for client consultations and business growth
CPD monitoring, training & ongoing support
Social media and marketing assistance
Business Benefits
Access to the Whole-of-Market for Mortgages, Life Assurance, and Income Protection
FCA fees covered
Professional Indemnity Insurance covered
Help with finding introducers & establishing agreements
Potential to advance into Pension & Investment Advice
Company leads and introducers available as needed
Access to office space & meeting rooms
Who We're Looking For
CeMAP (or equivalent) qualified
Confidence and expertise in mortgage & protection advice
A motivated, proactive advisor who excels in a self-employed setting
Strong relationship-building skills, particularly with estate agents and introducers
Able to manage your own business pipeline & schedule
Why Join Us Now?
With several new estate agency partnerships in place, there's a significant rise in client demand. Joining us now offers a high-opportunity environment, supported by a Directly Authorised firm dedicated to advisor success and independence.
We are
Directly Authorised
Choosing a DA firm offers significant advantages for ambitious advisors:
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Greater Autonomy & Flexibility
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No restrictive network rules, product limitations, or insurance panel constraints
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Ability to deliver faster, more personalised advice without unnecessary bureaucracy
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More Competitive Earnings
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DA structures typically mean better commission splits, fewer fees, and more of your income kept by you
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Stronger Adviser Support
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Compliance support is direct and responsive—not routed through a large network
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Our DA status allows us to build support structures tailored around advisor success
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