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Society of Mortgage Professionals reveals goals for relaunch
Press release
Publication date:
02 December 2019
Last updated:
25 February 2025
Author(s):
Society of Mortgage Professionals
The Society of Mortgage Professionals has relaunched with the aim of raising professional standards and equipping mortgage brokers with what they need to deliver the best outcome for consumers.
The society has a new board and a revamped website containing good practice guides on Second Charge Mortgages, Bridging, Protection and the Senior Managers & Certification Regime.
Later this year a guide to Later Life Mortgages and Technology will be produced.
The new board is chaired by David Thomas, joint managing partner of Chadney Bulgin, and consists of Liz Syms, CEO of Connect For Intermediaries, Bob Hunt, CEO of Paradigm Mortgage Services, Dean Mirfin, technical director of KR Group, Marie Grundy, sales director of West One Loans, Esther Dijkstra, director of strategic partnerships at Lloyds Banking Group, Carlos Thibaut, CEO of 360 Dot Net, plus Lee Travis, partnerships and member engagement director of the Society of Mortgage Professionals.
Webinars and podcasts will also be produced by the society plus several educational events will be held across the country in spring 2020.
Members can find out more about these events via the society’s website - www.smp.org.uk.
David Thomas, chairman of the Society of Mortgage Professionals, said: “With the increasing dynamism and complexity of the mortgage market, this is the perfect time to relaunch the Society of Mortgage Professionals.”
“I am hugely excited to be leading a board of talented mortgage professionals, and it is my aim that we deliver value to members at all stages of their career development.”
“With almost 10,000 members, we have a real opportunity to effect positive change in the sector, encouraging the highest professional standards and playing a key role in maintaining public trust.”
“For many individuals, buying a property is the largest purchase they are likely to make in their life, so it is absolutely crucial they receive the highest quality advice from skilled professionals.”
“By promoting continuous learning and development, the Society of Mortgage Professionals aims to ensure its members deliver exactly that.”
Lee Travis, partnerships and member engagement director of the Society of Mortgage Professionals, said: “The board of the Society of Mortgage Professionals consists of high profile, experienced professionals from multiple disciplines from within the sector and therefore reflects the way the mortgage advice profession is evolving.”
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Contacts
Helen Moore, Communications and Engagement Manager
T: +44(0)20 7397 1121
M: +44(0)7464 521 213
Reace Novello, Public Relations Executive, Personal Finance Society
T: +44(0)20 7397 1113
M: +44(0)78 6732 4170
Notes to editors
The Society of Mortgage Professionals (SMP) is a professional body dedicated to those working in the mortgage market.
The core objective of the Society, aligned to the Royal Charter mission of its parent, the Chartered Insurance Institute, is to engender consumer confidence and trust in the profession. It does this through a focus on raising professional standards and by supporting its members with a code of professional ethics, good practice guidance, thought leadership and a programme of topical and dedicated continuing professional development.
For more information visit the Society of Mortgage Professionals.
This document is believed to be accurate but is not intended as a basis of knowledge upon which advice can be given. Neither the author (personal or corporate), the CII group, local institute or Society, or any of the officers or employees of those organisations accept any responsibility for any loss occasioned to any person acting or refraining from action as a result of the data or opinions included in this material. Opinions expressed are those of the author or authors and not necessarily those of the CII group, local institutes, or Societies.