FORTO Finance has launched in the UK mortgage and protection market after a pilot that began in April. The brokerage will advise on residential mortgages, remortgages, buy-to-let (BTL) lending, specialist property finance and protection.
It will support first-time buyers (FTBs), home movers, self-employed applicants, high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and property investors, with a particular focus on expat mortgages.
The firm was founded by Anthony Curtis, mortgage and protection adviser and director, with support from Esmé Rook, operations manager.
Curtis said: “We’ve been running a pilot since April and we now know the proposition works.
“The number of choices available to borrowers has increased significantly in recent years, while affordability requirements and lender criteria are evolving all the time.
“Clients need advice that helps them understand their options and make informed decisions.”
He added: “Our focus is on providing clear recommendations, responding quickly and helping clients make progress towards their financial goals.
“We’ve built FORTO Finance around the belief that good advice should give people confidence to move forward, whether they’re buying a home, refinancing an existing property or funding their next investment.
“The focus on expat mortgages has come out of that.”
