Meet the Team

Miles has a wealth of mortgage experience and has worked for some of the UK’s largest mortgage advice firms including London & Country Mortgages and Countrywide. Miles prides himself of going the extra mile and making things happen with the contacts that he has within the industry.

In his spare time Miles enjoys supporting Chelsea Football team and spending time with his wife and young children.

Matt has over 15 years working with-in the financial services industry specialising in the areas of Mortgage and Protection. After 10 successful years as an adviser and having gained extensive knowledge of the industry, he switched roles to training and development of new and experienced advisers, in all aspects of the role. Matt has spent 20 years working in London for blue chip and industry renowned organisations but has now moved back to the west county to continue helping advisers reach their maximum potential and providing their clients with the best advice guidance available.

Matt likes to spend his spare time socialising with friends and watching sports.

Darren has over 15 years experience in the finance industry in a senior sales capacity. This includes a significant time spent with some of the UKs largest networks and finance providers. Darren has joined the team to build upon the successful introducer relationships that the company has developed over recent years and he prides himself on delivering a superior service which links in perfectly with the ethos at One 77 Mortgages.

In his spare time he enjoys running, keeping fit, football and spending quality time with his three children.

With almost 20 years’ experience in the house buying and mortgage process, Deirdre excels in operations, systems and customer support. Coming from an advisory background before managing her own teams, Deirdre not only understands the client’s needs, but also the criteria of lenders and insurance providers to ensure applications are processed quickly and efficiently.

Deirdre states ‘From working in Alan and Harris Estate Agency, 10 years at one of the largest Mortgages Brokers in the country and over 2 years at Close Brothers Asset Management, I saw first-hand the stresses and complications that can arise in the application process. Here at One 77 Mortgages our aim to ensure that the process is as smooth as possible and stress free for all clients, regardless of their circumstances’.

Deirdre has two small children and spends her spare time with her family, in the garden or under canvass.

Christiaan has six years' experience in the banking industry; working in a number of different roles for a major High Street bank. He has more recently made the move to the mortgage and protection side of the financial services industry and prides himself on delivering exceptional customer service. Outside of work Christiaan plays for a local rugby team in the Tribute Western Counties North League and enjoys spending time with his girlfriend. He also enjoys travelling and going on new adventures when he gets the opportunity.

Cameron has over 10 years experience in the mortgage industry starting out as a mortgage underwriter before becoming an advisor with Countrywide in 2008. He has spent the last 8 years working for the UK’s largest mortgage broker in varied advice roles that have given him excellent knowledge of both the mortgage and protection market. 

Cameron strives to provide his clients with the best possible customer service and enjoys the challenge of helping clients with unique circumstances that are finding it difficult to secure a mortgage. He gains immense satisfaction when he can use his experience to place a case that others have not been able to and when he can use it to improve the clients journey post application.

In his spare time Cameron enjoys spending time with his Fiancé and their dog Logan, has a keen interest in gardening due to working on a nursery as a summer job in his childhood as well as playing far more golf than his Fiancé probably wants him to!

Dave is a Mortgage & Protection Adviser with One 77 Mortgages. He has over 16 years experience in the financial services industry, including various advisory, management and coaching roles. He has a passion for the mortgage and protection advice he provides and strives to find the best possible solution to every enquiry.

When not advising, outside of work one of Dave's main interests is music, including playing both bass guitar and keyboards to a questionable standard. He was also previously a singer in a rock band. He enjoys cycling and spends a lot of time on his garden, both of which have kept him fit and active as the years roll by.

Jade is a Mortgage & Protection Adviser with One 77 Mortgages, and joined us in October 2018.

She has over 5 years experience working in the financial services industry and previously worked for a large mortgage brokerage in Wiltshire.

When not advising customers at One 77 she spends her time travelling, going to festivals and likes to keep fit.

Ken is a Specialist Lending Adviser with One 77 Mortgages. Prior to this role Ken was a Mortgage & Protection Adviser with One 77. He has many years' experience in the mortgage industry and has also worked for one of the UK's largest Mortgage Brokerages. He is passionate about giving his clients the best possible advice and providing an excellent service. He is also a qualified 'Divemaster' and in his spare time enjoys dining out and is an avid craft beer enthusiast.

Roy has over 20 years’ experience in the property industry. Working in Estate Agency Management for over 10 years and then providing mortgages as both a broker and for some of the largest high street banks. His speciality is customer service, making sure that the right solution is found for every person he helps with a mortgage, and that the application process is as smooth as possible.

He is also an expert in Mortgage Protection, providing comprehensive solutions to make sure that in the event of a crisis the only reason someone needs to leave their dream home is because they are ready to and not because they are forced.

In his spare time Roy is a family man, spending time with his wife and son and walking his 2 dogs Finn and Mabel. He is also a football fan and keen Arsenal supporter, loves reading sci-fi and thrillers and is a Star Wars addict!

Stephen has been working in the mortgage industry for a number of years, coming to us from London & Country where he trained as a mortgage adviser. There he spent over a year and a half as a Protection Specialist before joining their new build team so has experience in all aspects of mortgage and protection advice. He always aims to provide the best possible service and advice to his clients, ensuring they have the best mortgage and the most suitable cover for their needs.

In his spare time Stephen likes adding to his ever expanding vinyl collection and going to festivals and live music gigs.

Thomas is a Protection Adviser. Prior to joining One 77 he had worked for one of the world's largest Insurance Brokers, and also one of the UK's top high street brokerages - specialising in the Personal Lines Industry specifically insuring high net worth clients. He is always ready to take on new challenges and sees his transition into a protection specialist role as one he looks forward to.

In his spare time undertakes lots of fitness; in particular Crossfit and Olympic Lifting and also enjoy getting out on his road bike. He also has a new born baby girl and enjoys spending time with his family.

William is a Mortgage & Protection Adviser with One 77 Mortgages. Prior to joining us he had been employed for four years with one of the largest mortgage brokerages in the UK. He now brings the experience and enthusiasm he has gained to One 77 Mortgages.

When not at work William is a huge rugby fan and tries to watch it as often as he can. He is also a big car enthusiast.

Kim has extensive experience in the customer service industry, working for one of the countries leading retailers for 14 years. In her previous role Kim specialised in the design, implementation and installations management of Fitted Kitchens and Bathrooms .Kim has a keen eye for detail which is essential in her role as Applications Manager.

Outside of work, Kim is managing her own self build project alongside her husband. In any spare time she gets she enjoys baking and travelling.

Laura is a Case Manager at One 77 Mortgages. She has worked in the finance industry since 2009 and has been at One 77 since January 2019.

Laura’s main focus is customer service and ensuring this is delivered by continuously enabling clients to understand their financial positions. She holds a higher education certificate in Law which assists her with the legalities and of the finance industry.

Away from work, Laura shares a home with her partner and three children. She is an avid technical diver and enjoys this hobby on a regular basis along with many other activities, including the achievement of getting her young children to scale Pen y Fan in Wales for the first time last year.

Ellie is a Case Administrator at One 77 Mortgages. Prior to joining us she worked as a sales assistant in a well known high street retail store and now assists our Case Managers with the administration of the mortgage application procedure. She enjoys getting to know our clients and goes out of her way to assist with queries and concerns. At school her favourite subjects were photography and media, which fed her creative spark.

In her spare time she likes to spend time with her friends and family, as well as still having a keen interest in photography and travelling.