Finance Awards 2019

32 | SME NEWS - Finance Awards 2019 Born in the heart of the recession, it’s no wonder that Clare Murray wanted to do something different to set her business apart. Built on a foundation of trust, Mortgage Solutions Belfast has gone from strength to strength in the last nine years. Now about to celebrate 10 years of continued growth, we take a closer look at just what makes this firm an unparalleled success. Best Mortgage Advisory Firm 2019 - Northern Ireland & Most Influential Woman in Finance (Northern Ireland): Clare Murray Mortgage Solutions Belfast: Since starting in 2010, Mortgage Solutions has gained a reputation for providing the highest quality mortgage advice in Northern Ireland. This is due, in no small part, to the tireless efforts of Founder Clare Murray. As a fully qualified Financial Advisor with the Chartered Insurance Institute and armed with an honours degree in Business and Management, Clare has built a business that looks to help those who need it most. Providing excellent mortgage advice is a hugely difficult task, involving the explanation of very complicated subjects. Clare and her team at Mortgage Solutions excel in giving their clients the help and support that they need during the tough times, acting as partners who can be trusted to give advice that is in their customer’s best interests. It’s a credit to Clare that these clients remain loyal to the firm and a clear sign of the firm’s enormous success that most of Clare’s client base has been built on referral and recommendations. In Northern Ireland, reputation is everything, and Clare’s reputation is second- to-none. Clare’s desire to help others goes beyond paid advice. For those who are vulnerable and have been struggling or stressed about their finances, Clare offers a free service to provide advice or negotiate new terms with the bank. She also works with the Simon Community to give people support if they are concerned about losing their homes. A great believer in helping those less fortunate than herself, it’s no surprise that a number of Clare and Mortgage Solutions’ actions are charity and fundraising based. Having been made redundant during the recession, Clare is able to use that knowledge and experience to help others recover from difficult chapters in their own lives. As the business has grown more successful, the team has grown too, with excellent customer service and the building up of a great reputation being key to an enduring success. Clare’s ability to lead from the front has allowed Mortgage Solutions to transform from an entirely new company to one of the top five industries in Northern Ireland in less than a decade. To Clare, it’s clear that the secret to this success is a work culture that is based around the customer, putting people at the heart of the business. Clare is not afraid to lead by example, tackling challenging cases with authentic answers. Since beginning operations, Mortgage Solutions has seen several changes, and the team behind it have learnt that change in the financial sector is constant. With new legislation and amended guidelines, procedures must continually be reviewed. Thanks to good business decisions, drive and determination, Clare’s strong team has developed an excellent work ethic that embraces change. This is especially important thanks to the currently volatile nature of politics, which will drive alterations to legislation and tax in unpre- dictable ways. Mortgage Solutions has always placed those who need help most at the heart of the business. Helping the vulnerable is not the most stable of markets by definition, but Clare has inspired an incredible loyalty amongst her clients that has driven her business to tremendous achievements. Leading by example is often talked about and little demonstrated, but in the case of Mortgage Solutions, it’s proven to be a sure-fire success. Contact Details Contact: Clare Murray Company: Mortgage Solutions Belfast Web Address: mortgagesolutionsbelfast.com