A Little About Me
Mortgage advice can be like a puzzle, and I love finding the right lender that will best fit my client’s individual circumstances while giving them the best value. There is no better feeling than helping someone to buy their first home.
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 4 children, a cat and 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 specialise in Shared Ownership and residential mortgages, working alongside my clients to ensure they understand every step of the process while getting a mortgage; whether they’re first time buyers, or have owned a home before. I love problem-solving and working with solicitors, estate agents and housing associations to get an issue resolved, so my clients can move into their new home as soon as possible!
My Mortgage Superpowers
Shared Ownership Mortgages: I’ve helped nearly 100 individuals and couples to buy a Shared Ownership home, and have a wide experience of this niche market. 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 ensuring my clients have the right level of mortgage protection insurance, to enable them to repay their mortgage and protect their loved ones if the worst were to happen to them.
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
"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! :)"
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