The Cornerstone Finance Podcast explores the biggest opportunities in today’s mortgage market and discusses how advisers can lead the way.

With millions of fixed-rate deals due to expire and demand from first-time buyers on the rise, 2025 and 2026 will shape the future of advice-led firms. In our latest episodes, we uncover how top performers are turning shifting market conditions into long-term success – from client retention and relationship-led growth to intergenerational lending and equity release.

Listen now to hear what leading brokers, lenders and advisers are doing to stay ahead and how you can apply it to your business.

Featured Episode

 

Unlocking Doors For First-Time Buyers

Discover how brokers and lenders are supporting a new wave of first-time buyers with smarter advice, flexible products, and long-term relationship building.

 

What’s covered in this episode:

With guests:

  • Graeme Lewis – Cornerstone Finance Group
  • Gareth Gale – Halifax Intermediaries
  • David Huckle – Infimo Ltd
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  • Why demand from first-time buyers is rising, despite affordability challenges
  • What brokers need to know about 5% deposit mortgages and affordability boosts
  • Practical advice on guiding renters and younger buyers onto the ladder
  • How to navigate intergenerational support, gifted deposits, and JBSP arrangements
  • The role of good advice and technology in building lifelong client relationships

Previous Episodes

 

Turning Your Customers Into Clients

Turn one-off mortgage transactions into lasting client relationships that drive long-term value.

 

The Fixed-Rate Mortgage Expiry Surge

Turn expiring fixed rates into your biggest business opportunity.

Phil Emanuel (Director of Network Growth ) and Graeme Lewis (Head of Network Engagement)

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