A Little About Me
Mortgage advice can be like a puzzle, and I genuinely love putting the pieces together. My job is to find the right lender and the right solution for your circumstances, then keep everything moving smoothly from first chat to completion.
I’ve worked in Financial Services for over 20 years in a variety of roles, before settling into mortgage advice. Outside of work, I have four children, a cat and a dog, and I love travelling and taking long walks in the New Forest (ideally with a pub stop along the way!).
Who I Work With
I help people with residential mortgages and remortgages, especially when things are a bit more “non-standard” on paper. That might mean complex income, multiple income sources, self-employed or contractor arrangements, credit history blips, unusual properties, or a tighter timescale.
I’m big on plain English and steady communication. I’ll work closely with solicitors, estate agents and any other parties involved to remove obstacles quickly, so you always know what’s happening and what comes next.
My Mortgage Superpowers
Specialist & complex mortgages: I’m at my best when a case needs a bit of extra thought — matching you with a lender that understands your situation and structuring the application to maximise the chance of it being accepted.
Remortgaging & home moves: Whether you’re looking for a better deal, raising funds, or navigating a change in circumstances, I’ll keep it clear, efficient and as stress-free as possible.
Communication: I love breaking down what can be a complex and stressful subject into simple steps and guiding my clients to make informed and confident choices.
Mortgage protection: I’m passionate about making sure the right protection is in place, so you can keep your home and protect the people you care about if life throws a curveball.
Me Outside Delta
At home I can be found cleaning up after my large and messy family and being pestered for food by my pets! I love gardening and interior design, and when I get a rare 5 minutes I love getting my nose into a good book, having a drink in my garden ‘pub’, or watching a bit of cricket (and trying to decipher what the heck the commentators mean by terms like “silly mid-off”, “diamond duck”, and “chin music”!)
Hear from happy people
"Lauren was very quick to respond to any questions and proactive in her approach to getting things done. Made me feel at ease with what can be a stressful process. Would recommend to friends and family."
"I can’t recommend Lauren Drake at Delta Mortgages enough!! She went above and beyond to support me whilst buying my first property, and nothing was too much of an ask. Always at the other end of the phone to help put me at ease, answer any question and make the process seamless! Thanks so much Lauren."
"I use Lauren as my mortgage and insurance broker, and our cooperation has always been built on a friendly and trusting basis. None of my requests, concerns, or questions have ever gone unanswered. Lauren is always very responsive and consistently does everything within her power to ensure that I feel comfortable and supported throughout the entire process. She is genuinely involved and cares deeply about her clients."
"Lauren drake is amazing. Very knowledgeable, helpful, friendly, and made a stressful experience easier. Very professional and went above and beyond to make our dream come true. I would recommend her to anyone."
"Lauren has been amazing from start to finish. Being a solo first time buyer, I had lots of questions and worries. Lauren gave me all the advice with regards to meeting financial requirements and also offered different options for life insurance and income protection. She’s such a people person, very responsive, and very easy to talk to. Even when one of my offers was pulled back she had lots of other options for me and even managed to get me a lower interest rate before completion. I have been very pleased with the service and would highly recommend to all my friends and family looking to buy. You can’t go wrong with her. You’re in safe hands."
"The service we received from Lauren Drake, who helped us purchase our shared ownership home, was brilliant. It was my first time applying for a mortgage and she explained everything clearly. She was always easy to contact and quick to respond, and more than happy to help with anything we needed. Thoroughly recommend Lauren at Delta Mortgages, and we would definitely use her services again in the future should we need a mortgage advisor again 😊"
"I was recommend to use Lauren Drake at Delta Mortgages through Sovereign Housing, Lauren is amazing! Very understanding and couldn’t have done more for us. buying our first home has been a Dream for me and my partner and Lauren has made that a reality I couldn’t thank her enough for the work she has done. If anyone looking to arrange a mortgage they should speak to Lauren."
"Delta Mortgages were recommended to me through Sovereign Living. Lauren Drake contacted me and she was amazing. I always dreamed of owning my own home and Lauren helped me make that a reality. She found a mortgage and then we hit a bump but she found a way around it and made it happen. She supported me all the way up until I completed and I am very grateful. Very good service and good communication and I would definitely recommend Lauren & Delta Mortgages.
"Lauren & Delta Mortgages were fantastic during our first ever home purchase. No question was too silly or too small, and made us feel really confident throughout the whole process. I genuinely couldn't have asked for a better organisation to help us. Highly recommend for first time buyers and everyone else too. Thank you Lauren and all."
"Lauren arranged my mortgage last year after a local mortgage advisor said he was unable to help me. Lauren was friendly and helpful throughout, she did my initial affordability check and then helped me get the mortgage I needed, she was on hand whenever I needed anything, I would recommend her if you are needing help too. Thank you Lauren, I’m very happy in my new home almost 12 month later! :)"
Your property could be at risk if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage, or any debt secured on it.
