Setting new standards with the Wellbeing Charter

It’s been a few years of tremendous change in the industry. From lockdowns and remote working, the market grinding to a halt, following by the flood gates opening. Throw in rising inflation, interest rates and a cost of living crisis - you’ve got a melting pot of potential stress bubbling away.

We’re no stranger to the challenges that can come with life challenges and from personal experience comes a drive to ensure we put best foot forward in shaping the standards of support for those working in the Mortgage Industry.

We’re proud to be part of a UK wide steering group, helping to influence the industry and generate change. This work has recently been featured in Financial Reporter, where we shared our commitment, ideas and work that we’re doing with other leading figures in the industry.

Scott Howitt, sales director at Chartwell Mortgage Services and founding member of MIMHC, commented: “It’s fantastic to see new companies sign up to the Charter as this will undoubtedly increase the provision of mental wellbeing support available to individuals working in the mortgage sector.

You can see the article in full here.

Sunday 1st October also saw us interviewed by SFI (not so) LIVE, a topical discussion on the mortgage, property and development markets in the UK.

Brought to you once a month by host Jay Evans and Head of Mortgage Sales at Saffron, Tony Hall. In this episode, guest Jonathan Southgate, Lead Advisor at Sterling Southgate, discussed the effects of poor mental health on the mortgage industry. He also had an opportunity to highlight the new steering group introduced to bolster the Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC).

You can listen to the podcast in full here.

We don’t have all the answers, but we’re excited to be asking the questions and be part of the change in the industry, supporting not only our direct team, but the thousands of advisors across the country to ensure work practices support staff and ensure they feel equipped to deal with the challenges both work and life can bring.