How many advisers do you have?

We currently have over 80 brokers and advisers, including the senior management team, most of whom still get involved in providing advice regularly. However, we are expanding every day, as more top industry talent continues to join our team.

Can I get advice in a language other than English?

Yes, we have qualified advisers who can conduct your entire mortgage or finance consultation in a range of languages other than English. This includes Punjabi, Urdu, French, Greek, Spanish, Italian, or Arabic.

What is the minimum qualification every broker at Echo must have?

Our advisers all hold recognised industry qualifications (such as CeMAP) and are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Some members of our team who provide specialist advice hold additional qualifications such as CeRER.

Do any of your brokers specialise in bad credit lending?

Yes, many of our team members can help you with adverse credit lending, whether you have a CCJ, Default, Debt Management Plan (DMP), IVA, or even Bankruptcy in your history. Because our advisers have whole of market access, they work with many specialist lenders who can consider bad credit applicants.

Can any of the team help with bridging and commercial finance?

Yes, we have a dedicated bridging and commercial team. They can help with bridging loans, development finance, auction finance, commercial mortgages and business finance. We are also NACFB Assured, and we work with a broad, regularly reviewed panel of specialist lenders to find the right funding for property investors, developers and business owners.

Can your team help with later life lending, such as equity release?

Yes, we have multiple brokers who are qualified by the Equity Release Council (ERC) to provide advice on later life lending products, such as lifetime mortgages.

Can your advisers help with insurance policies?

Yes, most of our brokers are able to provide mortgage protection policies alongside mortgage advice. We also have insurance specialists who can advise on a wide range of insurance products, from commercial landlord insurance to relevant life insurance.

Can I choose which adviser I would prefer to work with?

Yes, if you have a preferred broker, please let us know in the contact form. Whether you would prefer a multi-lingual broker, someone local, or simply someone you’ve worked well with in the past, just let us know when you book your consultation .

Are meetings with Echo brokers in person or by phone?

We support clients across the UK via phone, video call, and email depending on their preference. However, if you prefer face-to-face, in-person advice, we can also connect you with a local broker through our adviser directory.

Are you currently hiring brokers or advisers to join the Echo Team?

Yes, we are always looking to grow our team, and regularly advertise adviser roles on our careers page. If you’re interested in becoming a broker, but would like to get some real world experience before you apply, we also partner with the Mortgage Train Academy, who offer short intensive courses for prospective brokers.

Can any of the team help with bridging and commercial finance?

Yes, we have a dedicated bridging and commercial team. They can help with bridging loans, development finance, auction finance, commercial mortgages and business finance. We are also NACFB Assured, and we work with a broad, regularly reviewed panel of specialist lenders to find the right funding for property investors, devel opers and business owners.