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Episode 15 of CRYSTALCAST features Jamie Pritchard of Precise Mortgages.

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Crystal Specialist Finance's podcast series is back with another guest from the world of specialist finance providing you with expert insight and helping you to either write more business in this sector or start for the first time.

Episode 15 features Precise Mortgages' Head of Sales - Jamie Pritchard. Jamie joins Kris Corns to talk touch-point training, the increasing popularity of bridging with brokers and the resilience of the property market.

Jamie said: "I'm very positive about the resilience of the market and after 9 housing ministers in 10 years it has weathered the storm of both economic and political uncertainty which shows that demand for housing is strong.”

This recording is for intermediary use only and the views expressed are of Jamie Pritchard alone.
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Episode 14 of CRYSTALCAST features Martin Reynolds of Simply Biz Mortgages.
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Crystal Specialist Finance's podcast series is back with another guest from the world of specialist finance providing you with expert insight and helping you to either write more business in this sector or start for the first time.
Episode 14 features Simply Biz's Mortgages Chief Executive - Martin Reynolds. Martin and Kris Corns talk broker education incentives and how it is becoming harder to be a generalist in an increasingly specialist market.
Martin said: "Time is a challenge for advisors. Proactivity is key. Advisors need to be aware and look at how the current model of their business is and what they need to do to make sure it's still in shape and able to flourish over the next 12-18 months.”
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Episode 13 of CRYSTALCAST features Jane Atkins of Kensington Mortgages.
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Crystal Specialist Finance's podcast series is back with another guest from the world of specialist finance providing you with expert insight and helping you to either write more business in this sector or start for the first time.
Episode 13 features Kensington's Field Sales Manager - Jane Atkins. Jane joined Kris Corns to talk Buy to Let, Brokers, Technology systems and how Kensington help professional borrowers with their Hero's product range.
Jane said: "Professional workers such as NHS nurses, police officers, firefighters, armed forces etc... sometimes need help with borrowing with the complex income types that can be found in the public sector.”
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Episode 12 of CRYSTALCAST features Marie Grundy of West One.
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Crystal Specialist Finance's podcast series is back with another guest from the world of specialist finance providing you with expert insight and helping you to either write more business in this sector or start for the first time.
Episode 12 features West One's Sales Director - Marie Grundy. Marie joined our very own Kris Corns to talk Second Charges, Their new BTL product range and their aspirations in technology.
Marie said: "There is a nervousness surrounding the property market and house prices currently which is driving demand for home improvement loans. Second Charges are a great way of providing that flexibility with regard to loan size and loan purpose.”
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Episode 11 of CRYSTALCAST features Caron Schreuder & Beth Fisher of Medianett.
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Crystal Specialist Finance's podcast series continues with another guest from the world of specialist finance providing you with expert insight and helping you to either write more business in this sector or start for the first time.
Episode 11 features Medianett's MD Caron Schreuder & Editor Beth Fisher. Medianett, (the force behind B&C magazine and awards) joined Kris Corns to talk about media, marketing and reporting for the finance industry, the issues with diversity in the workplace and the 'Women in Finance Charter'.
Caron said: "Crystal have long led the way in fintech, event and branding initiatives and this format suits them - and their subjects - very well. It is an excellent medium to use to get information out in a market which is vibrant and growing. Crystal’s specialist knowledge really comes to the fore in their hosting capabilities and these episodes are, as well being extremely informative, a delight to listen to.”
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Episode 10 of CRYSTALCAST features Nicola Firth of Knowledge Bank.
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Crystal Specialist Finance's podcast series continues with another guest from the world of specialist finance providing you with expert insight and helping you to either write more business in this sector or start for the first time.
Episode 10 features Knowledge Bank's Founder and CEO Nicola Firth. Nicola joined Kris Corns to talk about the innovations in sourcing systems and fintech and the benefits to both brokers and lenders who use the systems.
Nicola said: "The biggest barriers that we are seeing in the industry are around legacy issues and collaboration, but everyone has a piece of the jigsaw and when it’s all put together it’s going to create an amazing picture!”
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