First Mortgage, a leading UK mortgage brokerage and part of the award-winning Mortgage Advice Bureau, has announced a new strategic alliance with Moneybox, the digital wealth management platform supporting over 1.5 million people across the UK in saving, investing, and planning for their future.<\/p>\n
Moneybox has built the UK\u2019s largest community of aspiring first-time buyers and is the country\u2019s leading provider of Lifetime ISAs, helping young savers build their deposits and purchase their first homes much sooner than would otherwise be possible.<\/p>\n
In turn, First Mortgage brings decades of award-winning mortgage expertise, offering personalised guidance and an education-first approach that has earned it one of the highest customer satisfaction scores in the industry.<\/p>\n
The two companies have joined forces with the shared goal of making homeownership more accessible, transparent, and achievable for first-time buyers and home movers across the country. This partnership will offer more people access to expert mortgage advice, powerful digital tools, and straightforward guidance \u2014 giving them the confidence and support needed to navigate today\u2019s complex housing market.<\/p>\n
This collaboration forms a central part of First Mortgage\u2019s nationwide expansion strategy, further reinforcing its position as one of the UK\u2019s leading mortgage brokerages. By integrating its advisory services into Moneybox\u2019s award-winning digital platform, First Mortgage will extend its reach to thousands more prospective homebuyers. The announcement coincides with the opening of a new office in Bath this September and follows the recent acquisition of Lucra Mortgages, strengthening the company\u2019s national footprint, broadening its broker network, and enabling it to serve an even wider client base.<\/p>\n
For Moneybox, the partnership marks a significant milestone in the next phase of its growth strategy. By 2030, the company expects that thousands more of its customers will step onto the property ladder each month. To scale sustainably while continuing to support customers\u2019 savings, investment, and wealth-building ambitions, Moneybox has partnered with First Mortgage \u2014 a proven sector leader and the flagship consumer brand of the Mortgage Advice Bureau group, a long-standing ally in this market.<\/p>\n
The collaboration also responds to an increasing demand for clear and trustworthy guidance at every stage of the homebuying journey \u2014 from saving for a deposit to securing a mortgage and moving into a new home. With its ability to engage and support young buyers throughout their journey, Moneybox provides the ideal platform for embedding First Mortgage\u2019s advisory expertise into the customer experience.<\/p>\n
Alex Hayman, Director of Strategic Growth at Moneybox, commented: \u201cSince launching in 2021, the Moneybox mortgage service has gone from strength to strength, reaching profitability and earning industry recognition for digital innovation and service excellence. This partnership marks a positive next step for the business, unlocking greater opportunity for both our customers and our colleagues.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cCustomers will continue to receive the same five-star support from the same trusted team, now enhanced with access to more than 12,000 mortgage deals across 90+ lenders, including exclusive offers, all within the Moneybox app. They can save for their deposit, use helpful tools and calculators, access impartial, fee-free mortgage advice from First Mortgage, and receive dedicated support from a personal broker and case manager. Together, we\u2019re making the home-buying journey simpler, more accessible, and fully integrated – from first step to doorstep.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cMoneybox has built a vibrant, highly engaged community of future homeowners, many of whom are just beginning to envision their first property,\u201d said Ian McGrail, CEO, First Mortgage.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt First Mortgage, our role is to transform those dreams into reality. We\u2019ll guide them from that very first conversation all the way to moving in \u2014 and beyond \u2014 with expert advice, market insight, and complete transparency.\u201d<\/p>\n
McGrail added: \u201cPartnering with Moneybox means we can connect with customers at the very start of their home-buying journey, backed by a brand they already trust. By combining Moneybox\u2019s award-winning digital engagement with our hands-on expertise, we\u2019re creating a best-of-both-worlds experience \u2014 digital convenience with human reassurance.\u201d<\/p>\n
Gareth Herbert, Distribution Director, Mortgage Advice Bureau, added: \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled about this strategic partnership between First Mortgage and Moneybox, which directly benefits the Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) Group.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis collaboration allows us to connect with future homeowners right from the crucial early stages, resulting in a pipeline of more educated and prepared customers. The combination of Moneybox’s innovative digital platform and First Mortgage’s human expertise is vital; it not only empowers our network to support aspiring buyers more confidently and efficiently, but also significantly strengthens our market-leading proposition.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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