George Yerou wins top “Residential Broker of the Year” award

Freelancer Financials has a long and storied history with Next Intelligence. We’ve won their “Top Firm – Executive Partner” award every year since 2014. But we raised the bar even higher this year.

In a grand ceremony at the Allianz Stadium at Twickenham, we witnessed something unprecedented. Our Head of Mortgage Sales, George Yerou, scooped the “Residential Broker of the Year” award. A great achievement on its own, but so much more…

Who (or what) is Next Intelligence?

Next Intelligence is a mortgage club of some 25 years’ standing. With experience garnered across the spectrum of mortgage lending, the club supports 6,000 UK intermediaries.

Members can leverage the club’s experience in a number of ways:

• helping place clients with complex circumstances with the right lender;
• ‘packaging’ applications so that underwriters get the best possible view of applicants’ circumstances;
• guidance and marketing advice to help grow their members’ businesses.

A little fish cresting in a big pond

Unlike us — specialists in a specific niche — many of Next Intelligence’s members are ‘vanilla’ brokerages. That means they’re generalised, and deal with applicants from all backgrounds.

Winning against such diverse and high quality members, it makes George’s coup even more spectacular. But, honestly? We’re not surprised.

George’s thirst for knowledge is unrivalled. This is evident in his broking skills, for which his clients give 5-star feedback time after time. And, whilst talking of 5-star performances, it would be remiss not to mention his admin, Louisa Anchant. Many of George’s Google reviews often cite Louisa as an integral part of our clients’ fantastic mortgage experiences.

George has had an amazing year ‘writing’ business, often against market trends. Plus, he’s led the Freelancer Financials‘ broking team, as well as preparing for his recent wedding. A stellar performance, indeed. We look forward to seeing George’s career (and marriage!) go from strength to strength!