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Expert Mortgage and Insurance Solutions in Carlisle & Dumfries
MORTGAGE BROKERAGE SERVING CUMBRIA AND SOUTH WEST SCOTLAND
Expert Mortgage and Protection Guidance

Richard Jennings Mortgage Services stands as a reputable firm for mortgage and protection advice, centrally located in Carlisle but equipped to assist clients throughout the entire United Kingdom.

With over two decades of collective experience, our team is dedicated to delivering top-tier advice to support your property and homeownership goals.

We are committed to providing sound guidance across all facets of your financial life. Recognizing the significance of evaluating your financial situation, Richard Jennings Mortgage Services boasts a diverse team of skilled advisers. In addition to mortgage and protection advice, we can connect you with experts in pensions, investments, tax planning, wills, trusts, estate agency, and conveyancing services.
Services
Mortgage Advice Insurance Advice First-Time Buyer Mortgages Remortgage Services Buy-to-Let Mortgages Life Insurance Critical Illness Cover Income Protection Home Insurance
Highlights and features
  • We offer over 20 years of experience in mortgage and insurance advisory services.
  • Our team provides tailored solutions for unique financial circumstances.
  • We are FCA-regulated, ensuring compliance and client protection.
  • Access to thousands of mortgage and insurance deals for competitive options.
  • Award-winning service with a proven track record of client satisfaction.
Associations and certifications
  • Financial Conduct Authority
What people say
Excellent service Professional and super helpful Knowledge is first class Fantastic customer service Highly recommended
Services
Mortgage Advice
We provide tailored mortgage advice for first-time buyers, homeowners, and investors. Our FCA-regulated team helps clients navigate mortgage options, from initial consultations to final approvals. With access to thousands of deals, we ensure competitive rates and bespoke solutions for every financial situation.
Insurance Advice
Our insurance advisory services cover life, critical illness, income protection, and home insurance. We assess individual needs to recommend policies that safeguard clients' financial futures. Our FCA-regulated approach ensures transparency and compliance while securing comprehensive coverage for families and properties.
Remortgage Services
We specialise in remortgaging solutions to help clients reduce payments, release equity, or secure better terms. Our process includes market analysis, eligibility checks, and tailored deal comparisons. We manage the entire process, ensuring minimal disruption and optimal financial outcomes for homeowners.
Buy-to-Let Mortgages
Our buy-to-let mortgage services cater to landlords and property investors. We provide guidance on affordability criteria, borrowing options, and portfolio growth strategies. With access to specialist lenders, we secure competitive deals tailored to investment goals while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Life Insurance
We offer life insurance policies designed to protect dependants financially in the event of a policyholder's death. Our advisors help clients choose appropriate coverage levels and terms, ensuring peace of mind for families. Policies are tailored to individual circumstances, including mortgage protection and inheritance planning.
Questions
How can I get a mortgage with a low income?
We work with specialist lenders who accept benefits as income sources. We'll help you demonstrate income stability and explore joint borrower options to secure affordable mortgage deals.
What happens if my mortgage application gets declined?
Common reasons include changed circumstances, property issues, or deeper credit checks. We'll review the reasons with you and recommend steps to improve future applications while exploring alternative lending options.
How long does a mortgage process take through a broker?
Typically 18-40 days, depending on underwriting complexity, property valuation speed, and legal work. We streamline the process by coordinating with lenders and conveyancers to maintain efficient timelines.
What insurance policies do you recommend for families?
We recommend combining life insurance for mortgage protection, critical illness cover for medical emergencies, and income protection for long-term financial security to comprehensively safeguard family finances.
Can I remortgage to release equity for home improvements?
Yes, we help clients remortgage to access equity for renovations. We'll assess your current mortgage terms, calculate available equity, and find competitive deals that align with your home improvement goals.
Do you offer buy-to-let mortgage advice for first-time landlords?
Yes, we provide tailored buy-to-let advice covering affordability criteria, deposit requirements, and investment strategies. We help first-time landlords navigate tax implications and select properties with strong rental potential.
Reviews (10)
Rafal Ptak
May 09, 2023 Report
Richard Jennings Mortgage Services highly recommend. I am more than happy to provide a positive review for a Richard Jennings Mortgage Services!

Having worked with a Richard Jennings recently, I must say that the experience was excellent. From start to finish, the advisor was professional, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful. The advisor took the time to understand my specific situation and needs, and then walked me through the entire mortgage process, explaining everything in detail along the way.

They were always available to answer my questions and concerns, and provided me with sound advice and guidance. Thanks to the advisor's expertise and guidance, I was able to secure a mortgage with a great interest rate and terms that suited my budget and lifestyle. The whole process was seamless and stress-free, and I couldn't be happier with the service I received.

Overall, I highly recommend working with a Richard Jennings .

They can make the mortgage process much easier and less daunting, and can help you make informed decisions that will benefit you in the long run. If you're looking for a knowledgeable and reliable mortgage advisor, look no further!
James Hall
Mar 06, 2023 Report
Richard was recommended to me by a friend. Last year, I had a telephone appointment with him about a complicated renovation project I was interested in. It became clear quickly that it wasn't something he could work with. Even though he knew he wouldn't get work out of it, he spent a long time on the phone giving me very helpful advice. It was obvious from this first conversation with him that he was not just extremely knowledgable, but also passionate about helping people.

The renovation project never happened happened and when, a few months later I found a house I wanted to buy, I knew I wanted Richard to be my mortgage advisor. As a first time buyer, I was quite clueless. He was very friendly and approachable and always took the time to explain everything to me at every stage of the process, taking the stress out of it all. He was very pragmatic and nothing was a problem for him, the communication was excellent - he was always there at the end of the phone or email to answer any queries. I feel 100% like I made the right choice with Richard, and highly recommend him.
Stewart Currie
Jan 24, 2023 Report
Richard always make sorting all my mortgages easy. He communicates everything that is happening and keeps you informed of any action that needs to be taken. He also has the patience of a saint. Would trust anyone else.
Daniel Wilde
Oct 26, 2022 Report
Richard provided a friendly, personal and professional service from start to finish. In addition to finding a suitable mortgage that we're happy with, he was on hand with guidance, advice and support through the whole process; as first time buyers this was a huge help to us and made all the difference. We would have no hesitation in recommending Richard.
Rachael Hughes
Feb 23, 2022 Report
From my first call with Richard right up until my mortgage offer being accepted and sorting out all our insurances he has been fantastic fully listens to what we were looking for and goes above and beyond to find the best deals (even when our circumstances were not straight forward) any questions we had were answered and my mind put at ease a few times with all the stress going on. I would highly recommend Richard to anyone he makes the whole process so much smoother and would definitely use his service again.
Julia Logan
Nov 30, 2021 Report
Excellent service from start to finish, wouldn't be getting our new family home without Richards help, we got there in the end, perseverance paid off with a very difficult case, many thanks
Joanne McInnes
Sep 15, 2021 Report
We would thoroughly recommend Richard for anyone needing a mortgage. We were able to get a much better deal through Richard than those offered on the Internet. He certainly knows his stuff and was able to answer all our questions. We had several with this being my first time getting a mortgage in Scotland. He made the whole process so simple and no query was too much trouble for him. Definitely always on hand to help.
Martyn Queen
Dec 22, 2020 Report
Absolutely amazing mortgage services such a friendly experience and really informative especially for someone like me who is looking at getting my first home ... definitely 10/10 service highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a mortgage services this is the one
Megan Sutherland
Aug 24, 2020 Report
me and my partner are in the process of buying our first house. I contacted Richard as we werent sure where or what to do when it came to purchasing the house. It has to be one of the best things we did.
Richard has been amazing from start to finish. He has been on the phone until silly times helping us both out with our mortgage and insurances. We honestly dont know what we would of done without him!

He has made thy is whole process so easy and simple for us which is what you want being a first time buyer!! We would recommend Richard to ANYONE. We will also be taking our friends and family how amazing the process has been.
Again, thank you Richard!
Jane Milligan
Jun 30, 2020 Report
We were extremely satisfied with the service that Richard provided to us in securing our new mortgage. Not only was he thorough, knowledgeable and professional; he was friendly and available to answer our questions whenever called upon. We found the whole experience of working with Richard to be swift whilst entirely comprehensive. We couldnt have asked for more. Thank you, Richard!