Specialist mortgage adviser WISEONE has chosen Cumbria for its first base outside of its Cheshire base.
Founded more than 20 years ago, directors said they wanted the new Carlisle office to support its thriving business in Cumbria and Southern Scotland and further develop its client base.
WISEONE offers services to the new build sector, as well as to clients wanting to buy in the second-hand market or remortgage.
They are recommended by housebuilders including Persimmon Homes, Taylor Wimpey, Story, Genesis, Oakmere, Gleeson, Stewart Milne and Jones Homes.
For Tim Rigden, who started the business with a fellow director in 2000, it’s a welcome return to his roots. Tim grew up in Ulverston and has strong family and business connections across the South Lakes and Furness.
He said: “We’ve had an adviser, Damien Byrne, on the ground here for the last six years and we are picking up a lot of business. We’re keen to bring the specialised bespoke systems, and the 30-strong team behind WISEONE, to the people of Cumbria for our first ‘bricks and mortar’ move outside of Cheshire.
“It’s great for me also, as it’s allowed me to reconnect with the area.”
Damien, who will run the new base at Riverside House, off Warwick Road, said: “Some people like to see someone in person rather than doing everything online. So having a physical presence here is a massive step.
“There haven’t been any new companies coming into this market for some time. We’ve got a good presence with the new home builders and are doing more with the rest of the market particularly around our remortgage proposition.”
