Testimonials

ContractorFinancials Tops Mystery Shopper Survey
ContractorFinancials have come out on top of a mystery shopper exercise involving independent financial advisers and banks in a recent survey.

The survey, conducted by Financial Adviser magazine (an FT publication) tested the level of expertise on the complex issue of pensions and how well financial experts were able to discuss difficult issues with members of the public.

ContractorFinancials scored top marks in the survey with the mystery shopper reporting that: “The shopper felt confident after talking with the adviser. The adviser was extremely helpful and guided the shopper through the various pension options....”

“Just wanted to say a big thank you to you and your team for all the help and advice you gave me throughout the process of my mortgage application, which went very smoothly and efficiently thanks to your efforts. I will definitely recommend your services to my contractor colleagues”.

“PS thankyou very much for the card!”

“Thanks again”.

Mike Perkins - June 2008

“I would like to just send a note to say what a tremendous effort Simon has made on mine and my husbands behalf in sorting out a mortgage with the Woolwich for us. The mortgage product that we wanted to go for had expired, but Simon managed to set it up anyway with his good working relationship with the Woolwich contacts. He made considerable effort for us in chasing it through, and he has just let us know that it has been successful. We are very grateful to him as he has saved us thousands of pounds over the course of the mortgage and wanted to let you know what a good job he has done for us”.

R Simpson - April 2008

“It's a quick Thank you. I must confess the mortgage process was fast and painless, all thanks goes to Contractor Money. I will be recommending Contractor Money to my colleagues.”

Abdul B Isiaq - April 2008

“The offer arrived today for us too! I am very impressed by how fast everything has happened. I am sure your initial processing has been a major factor and we are really pleased we chose to go via Contractormoney. The sellers solicitors have been slow (by comparison) to provide > contract documentation. The estate agents are chasing that up for us. I think the agents are amazed that we have gone from offer to mortage offer in less than 2 weeks.”

“Have a good weekend and thanks for getting us this far so quickly.”

Karen and Chris Ryan - February 2008

“Just want Thank Team Contractor Financial especially Mary, Claire & Cathy for making our purchase for our first home in London happen. The girls were very professional, knowledgeable and dealt with matters immediately & expediently. I was in a race to exchange contracts against a cash buyer and having to go though all the mortgage hurdles we still beat the cash buyer! Well done girls! Contractor Financial was recommended by a friend and we will definitely recommend them to anyone that requires finance. Shall definitely deal with you guys again for our next property!”

Garry Lam - February 2008
IT Specialist

“I would like to thank you and Contractor Money for the superb service you have given me and my family, and I will be using your services again in the future and will recommend you to all the other contractors I have dealings with and speak to via the forum on Contractor uk.”

Matthew Stevens - February 2008
Contractor

“Contractor Financials dealt with my initial enquiry through to a detailed illustration & recommendation in lightening quick time. They do what they say they do, and specialise in assessing the 'contractor mortgage market' for deals & rates that suit our various requirements. They're tapped in to the underighting teams for all the lenders meaning they can provide very quick advice. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again, highly recommended. ”

Ian Stockley - February 2008
Business Analyst

“Thank you very much for all your help with sorting out our insurance over the last few days.

Sorry I had to ask you to do so many things for us, you have been a star :-) ”

Nick Withey - January 2008
IT Contractor

“Just a quick e-mail to say thanks to yourself and the team for such an effortless mortgage application process from a contractors point of view, everything was handled very simply, very quickly with what appeared to be with minimal input/time from myself!!

I will for sure recommend 'contractorfinancials' to any of my colleagues requiring an excellent simple service like I received. Once again thanks for your excellent advice and I'm sure i'll be in contact when my current mortgage deals is up for renewal.”

Jonathan Jones - December 2007

“I can't thank you enough for taking the pain out of finding us a mortgage. Given my new contractor status, I had resigned myself to waiting a lengthy qualifying period but now thanks to you we should be in our new home by the end of the week!

Your assistance is very much appreciated and I will certainly be recommending you to others.

Deborah Coulter - November 2007

“I’ve had the pleasure of dealing with one of your colleagues Cathy and just wanted to take 5 minutes out of my day to bring to your attention her excellent professionalism and assistance with my recent re-mortgage.

She has been an absolute star throughout, helping with applications and putting up with my lack of being able to sign and send in the correct forms. I’ve just heard that the funds are now with our solicitor and none of this would have been possible without Cathy’s constant help and supervision.

I have even taken out other services through Contractor Financials and they were all done on the back of dealing with Cathy and the positive company image she promotes. Cathy is a real asset to your team and I wish you all every success for the future”.

Steve Hall - November 2007
Performance Test Consultant

“I'd just like to express my thanks to you guys for sorting my mortgage application in a very efficient, expedient and hassle free manner. I would be very happy to pass your details and recommendations to any of my contractor colleagues looking for the same sort of assistance. If you have some sort of poster or cards to hand out I would be happy to put these on our notice boards.

We shall be moving in today!”

Steve Snell - August 2007
Project Engineer

“A big thank you to you all, it has been a long time coming (my fault due to the amount of property available). I appreciate your professional approach and all the trouble you have gone through to complete the deal, and really do thank you for making it so stress free.”

John Neely - June 2007
Contractor

“I have been meaning to write and thank you and your team at Contractorfinancials for sorting out our mortgage for our house in Kelvedon Essex with Northern Rock. I think your company's service was excellent and I would highly recommend you and your team.

After being badly advised by the Countrywide Group and getting nowhere with them in 3 months, you were true to your word and the mortgage you recommended for us was sorted within 3 weeks. Thank you”.

Beth and Mike Ghyoot - May 2007
Freelancers

“Just want to say thanks for all your help and hard work in securing me a mortgage.

You really couldn't have made it any easier than it was and turned it around in no time at all - esp after I got messed about by Natwest (who I've banked with for years!) in the first instance. Should've gone with your offer earlier in the year and saved myself an interest rate rise also.

I'll definitely be recommending you to all the contractors I know. I've been in this game a while and have bought a couple of places in the past but it's always been a grind to get the mortgage agreed, even then the rates were never that good.

So thanks again and all the best”.

Tony Cofone - May 2007
IT Contractor

“Just a note to advise you that my re-mortgage completed on Tuesday 15th May! It was an unbelievably easy process and I thank you all for your efforts on my behalf to make this happen.

I will be passing on the details of Contractor Financials to all of the many contractors I know and look forward to progressing my pension needs with you.

Thanks once again”.

Rich Stevens - May 2007
Contractor

“Me and my brood would like to thankyou dearly for all the hard work you have done; and for doing it so professionally and pleasent at all times. You have made a very stressful time, bearable.

Thanks and all the best to you and the team”.

Danny Farquharson - May 2007
Contractor

“I chose the health insurance because I liked the flexibility of the policy allowing me to choose benefit components, starting from a well-defined base level. I also know I can amend this in the future if my circumstances should change.

I also liked the concept of shared responsibility which gave me the opportunity to keep costs low but still provide cover against prohibitive costs should this arise. No hospital restriction is also a benefit.

The entire process of getting advice from Ray Lamb and progressing the application was excellent. No call-centres or second-hand involvement and getting quotes for alternative combinations of benefits on-line was also very simple”.

AP - February 2007
Chartered Engineer

“I have been very impressed at the efficient, no fuss, service I have received when arranging my healthcare. On falling ill my claim was dealt with quickly and I received what I needed when I needed it - which as far as I am concerned is extremely important at what can be a stressful time.

As a contractor, without the backup and benefits of being employed by a large organisation, it is wonderful to be able to buy private health care at a sensible rate. I really appreciated the personal touch of having Ray Lamb as my own account manager to discuss my requirements and clarify the options available to me both at application stage and then again at renewal whereas its often so difficult to keep continuity of contact with other institutions I have had dealings with. This service gets a five star rating from me!”.

Nicola Edwards - Contractor

“I would also like to say I have been very impressed with the excellent service offered by yourself and Contractor Financials. I have also recommended yourselves to one friend already, and will continue to do so to my many contractor friends.”

JB - November 2006
Contractor

“I had previously taken two half-days off work (and countless evenings) to go through my application with another broker only to be told at the very last minute that because I was working through an agency the application had been unsuccessful. With all the stresses of finding the right place too, we just gave up on buying for a while.”

“A couple of months later, Contractorfinancials asked for half the paperwork that the other broker had and then after an initial review said they couldn't see any reason why it would be a problem. A week later the mortgage was approved with the same lender who had rejected me two months previously even though I was still going through the same agency.”

“An absolutely brilliant service - almost too good to be true - keep up the good work. ”

Mehmood - November 2006
Contractor

“I'd just like to take this opportunity to thank you all at Contractor Money for the help you've given in organising my mortgage with Northern Rock. I can honestly say that the service you provided exceeded my expectations.”

Kerry & Miroslava Willis - November 2006

“Thanks for your helping us with the mortgage. You were very efficient and courteous, and I would have no hesitation in recommending your company to others.”

Nick Williams - October 2006

“Would like to thank you all for the way the whole mortgage process was handled. I would highly recommend you guys. I am going to be moving in on Thursday this week. Thanks and if you are ever up in sunny Edinburgh, then you've always got somewhere to stay if you ever wanted to.”.

Cheg Mistry - July 2006

“My case was unusual and sort of a mission impossible. My previous adviser failed on 4 separate attempts to get my mortgage agreed and by the time of applying to Contractors Financials my searches and valuation of the house were complete. The mortgage became a critical bottleneck and the entire deal was at risk. To secure the deal in time I needed a miracle. And it came from one of my colleagues who shared contact details and his experience of Contractors Financials. The rest was alike a good fairytale with the happy end.

I work in the City and get used to relying on high calibre professionals working to tough deadlines. But even having this experience I was very much impressed by the way they handled my nearly hopeless case. Their work standards and ability to deliver quality service in a non-routine circumstance was out of this world. I wish that everyone could become like this.

I wish the team all the very best in their business, professional success and solid organic growth. I believe that the rapidly growing number of satisfied customers justifies their efforts and reflects the fact that it is the most wanted in the modern world. ”.

Angela Platunova ACCA - July 2006

“Well I am finally in my new place, it was all a bit tense on the move date and apart from boxes everywhere it's great.

Thanks for the card that comes from the company that was a nice touch.

Please thank everyone including yourself for all their help over the last few months. You are a great team and certainly made the process a little less stressful... ”.

Angie Gough - June 2006

“Thanks for all your help arranging this mortgage. I really expected a long, drawn out, process getting a new mortgage due to being a contractor but you've obviously got it all very well organised there”.

Alan Coleman - May 2006
IT Contractor

“Contractor Financials handled my mortgage application superbly with only the minimum amount of form filling on my part. I have never had a mortgage application run so smoothly even when I had a permanent job. My late change to my mortgage amount was handled so quickly I could not believe it. A thoroughly professional and friendly service which I can recommend to anyone”.

Colin Hendrie - April 2006
IT Training Contractor

“Good service for contractors (and anyone else) trying to get a mortgage. After being turned down by highstreet lenders for being a contractor I was offered competitive products by Contractor Financials and they did not charge a fee! They arranged my mortgage within 10 days. A very professional service. Highly recommended.”

Ulrich Landbeck - April 2006

“I won't hesitate to recommend you guys. I was very impressed with the proactive, prompt & efficient service that you offered, throughout. And I got to see this culture during various interactions with all of you. Not very often one gets to see this, these days! ”

Mahesh Hiremath - April 2006

“A big thankyou also to all at contractor money that have helped and made this process entirely painless - fantastic service!”

Andrew Retmanski - April 2006

“Many thanks, I have been SERIOUSLY impressed with excellent service rec'd by yourself and the team you work with.”

Rob Stevens - March 2006

“Many thanks to you and your team for turning this mortgage request around so quickly and painlessly. It’s been a pleasure dealing with ContractorMoney again.”

Steve Pragnell - March 2006
IT Contractor

“Tony, just been informed that the Woolwich have agreed our mortgage application and an offer will be coming out us shortly. Thank you so much and would you please pass on our thanks to everyone at ContractorMoney for the collective support and the professionalism shown by all.”

Peter Monk - February 2006
Systems Consultant

“Richard, I just thought I should confirm that Norwich Union have started paying my monthly pension correctly and on time - but more than that, I wanted to say thankyou to you and your staff for taking care of this matter.

I was impressed with the efficiency and excellent service over what was in my case only a modest fund. Thanks once again”

Robin
IT Contractor

“I have been a contractor for many years and every time it came to a mortgage application (I have moved alot of times) it was a nightmare. The last thing you want when you are buying a home is uncertanty and delays but with an income that is difficult to prove you have to normally just accept this.

This time it was totally different, by using Contractormoney the whole contractor mortgage process was so quick and easy with no worries about how my employment status would be interpretted. They took my day rate as a guide and so my true earnings were taken into consideration.

They kept me informed of progress the instant there was any news and it felt like I was dealing with people who cared instead of a faceless company. The next time I move home I will definitely use this service again.

Thank you for a fantastic service.”

Steve Birchall
IT Contractor

“I was very impressed by your company, everything went smoothly at your end which was great and I got the mortgage and house which was fantastic - I would highly recommend your company to any contractor. Top marks for professionalism, knowledge, responsiveness and quality of information provided. Getting the mortgage was by far the smoothest part of the house buying process when I thought it would be the hardest part!”

Michael Platt
IT contractor