At Key Mortgage Advice, we’re proud of our people. We believe our personal approach to providing mortgage advice is what makes us one of the most trusted consultancies in the North West.
If you’re looking to secure a mortgage in Southport, Preston or Garstang, our team can help you to find the best deal. Get to know our advisors and mortgage processors below, and read an interview with the newest addition to our team, Clare Ferreira:
Sharon Duckworth
COMPANY DIRECTOR AND SENIOR MORTGAGE CONSULTANT
Sharon is the company’s director, having founded Key Mortgage Advice in 2001.
After 17 years advising clients, specialising in lifetime mortgages and commercial finance, her role now sees her primarily involved with strategic planning, management and business development, ensuring we maintain our position as a leading provider of mortgage advice in the North West.
Although Sharon is not as involved with day-to-day advice as she once was, she is very much seen as an expert on residential mortgage matters and frequently assists in complex cases, as well as mentoring her team.
Sharon lives in Little Hoole, near Preston with her husband and son and relaxes outside of work by spending time with her family and horse riding.
Melanie Keenan
MORTGAGE PROCESSOR
Melanie has been with Key Mortgage Advice since January 2011 and has previous experience with working with an estate agency.
She is responsible for managing your mortgage application from point of application through to completion and offers a friendly, professional service.
Melanie has 2 children and enjoys walking, attending music concerts and watching football in her spare time.
Samantha Swann
MORTGAGE PROCESSOR
Samantha has been working with Key Mortgage Advice since 2017 and has over 10 years’ administration experience.
She is part of the mortgage processing team and prides herself on delivering a personal and efficient service.
Samantha has 2 young children and, in her spare time, likes to socialise with friends, go camping, and often travels to Spain to visit family.
Brigid Rawlinson
MORTGAGE PROCESSOR
Brigid has worked as a mortgage processor for Key Mortgage Advice since 2016.
Prior to joining our team, she worked for an estate agent for almost 20 years. Her work is predominantly focused on securing mortgages in Garstang, Preston and Southport for our customers.
In her spare time, Brigid enjoys going on holiday, watching football and spending time with her young grandson.
Angela Wharton
MORTGAGE CONSULTANT – SOUTHPORT
Angela has over 20 years’ experience in the Financial Services industry, working for major high street banks and estate agents, predominately as a mortgage consultant. She now provides customers with mortgage advice in our Southport office.
Angela came to Key Mortgage Advice because she wanted a personal and family-orientated working environment with strong customer values at heart. She prides herself in her professional but friendly approach to providing clients with mortgage advice, whether they are a first-time buyer, home mover or looking to remortgage.
Angela has one child who she enjoys going on holiday and travelling with.
Clare Ferreira
MORTGAGE CONSULTANT – PRESTON
Clare is the newest addition to our team, having joined us earlier this year.
She has worked in the Financial Services industry for 12 years and, in that time, developed a preference for working on mortgages. She now provides customers with mortgage advice in our Garstang and Preston offices.
Clare is married with two children, and loves spending time outdoors with her family and walking with their dog. She also has a passion for travel and enjoys visiting new places.
Which part of your job as a mortgage consultant do you enjoy most?
“The thing I enjoy most about my job is when you help someone achieve the purchase of their first property or dream property. The journey to get there can often be long and stressful, so when you can step in and help in the process, it gives you real satisfaction in your job.”
What do you like about Preston and what makes it attractive to house hunters?
“I think what makes it most attractive to house hunters is that it can be a great central place for commuting to many of the major North West cities, without the high cost of living in one of them. As for what I like about the area, I just love the people here and the fact that there’s always something interesting going on in the city.”
What’s your top piece of advice for those about to apply for their first mortgage?
“My advice would be to come and speak to us in order to understand your borrowing capacity. Also, take a look at your credit report and try to reduce your outstanding debt as much as possible. That way, you’ll have the best possible chance of being accepted for a mortgage loan.”
