HLPartnership confirmed as the fastest growing mortgage network of 2025

HLPartnership (HLP) was the fastest growing mortgage-focused network in the UK in 2025, welcoming a net increase of 54 appointed representative firms during the year. That growth reflects a broader shift in the advice market, as firms increasingly look for strong compliance frameworks, proprietary technology and long-term support to help them operate effectively in a […]
HLPartnership appoints Matthew Creswell as Senior Recruitment Manager

HLPartnership (HLP), has appointed Matthew Creswell as Senior Recruitment Manager (South), further strengthening its recruitment capability as the network continues to support adviser growth across the UK. Matthew joins HLPartnership with more than 15 years’ experience across in-house and agency recruitment, most recently spending five years at Connells Group where he held the role of […]
HLPartnership wins Best Marketing at Mortgage Industry Marketing Awards

HLPartnership has been named the winner of Financial Reporter’s Best Marketing – Mortgage Services at the 2025 Mortgage Industry Marketing Awards (MIMA25). The awards recognise excellence in mortgage sector marketing and highlight organisations that demonstrate strategic thinking, creativity and effective support for firms and partners. Established to celebrate high quality work across the intermediary market, […]
HLPartnership adds Handelsbanken to lender panel

HLPartnership (HLP) has announced the addition of Handelsbanken to its lender panel as part of the network’s ongoing commitment to supporting advisers in delivering good consumer outcomes. The addition enhances advisers’ access to a broader range of lending solutions designed to meet the needs of clients with more complex or non-standard circumstances. By extending its […]
HLPartnership appoints Laura Havard as chief compliance officer

HLPartnership, one of the UK’s leading mortgage and protection networks, has announced the appointment of Laura Havard as its new chief compliance officer, further strengthening the network’s executive leadership team. Laura brings over 20 years of senior risk, compliance and governance experience gained across a wide spectrum of lenders, banks and insurers. She has held […]
HLPartnership strengthens sales and recruitment team with appointment of Scott McAllister as senior recruitment manager

HLPartnership has announced the appointment of Scott McAllister as senior recruitment manager, further strengthening its sales and recruitment team and reinforcing the network’s focus on supporting member firms with business growth and recruitment. Scott brings extensive experience from senior roles within the mortgage and financial services sector. Most recently, he held dual positions at PRIMIS […]
Why Mortgage Advisers Need to Look Ahead and Plan for 2026

The mortgage market has a way of surprising even its most seasoned observers. During the pandemic, borrowers grew accustomed to ultra-low rates, with some fixes dipping well below 2 per cent. Those deals soon faded as inflation returned and the Bank of England began raising base rates. The real shock came in the aftermath of […]
The Benefits of Joining a Mortgage Network

For many advisers, deciding whether to join a mortgage network is one of the most important steps in growing their business. Operating independently can bring freedom, but it also comes with challenges. These include meeting regulatory requirements, gaining access to a broad range of lenders, finding the right technology, and attracting clients in an increasingly […]
£10 Billion in Mortgage Maturities Within HLP in 2026 Presents a Major Opportunity

In 2026, mortgage advisers within the HLPartnership network will see close to 50,000 client mortgage deals, worth around £10 billion, come to an end. These are two-year and five-year fixed rate products due to mature within our members’ client banks alone, creating one of the largest single-year refinancing opportunities in recent history. Handled well, this […]
Why So Many Mortgage Advisers are Choosing HLPartnership

For many mortgage advisers, choosing the right mortgage network is one of the most important business decisions they will make. The right network provides not only access to products, compliance, and business support, but also the systems and people that make day-to-day operations smoother and more efficient. Over the past year, more and more advisers […]