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The Independent Mortgage Advice Bureau 20 - 22 High Street, Old Town, Hemel Hempstead Herts HP1 3AE

The Independent Mortgage Advice Bureau

of Hemel Hempstead's Old Town.
are a one-stop mortgage and re-mortgage centre where you will find free, impartial advice from an experienced, professional financial advisor.
We have all the latest product information on hundreds of lenders.
We can also quote very favourably for Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and Income Protection.

Independent Mortgage Advice Bureau was founded in May 1997. We opened our first high street mortgage "shop" in January 1999 offering customers independent and expert advice on thousands of mortgage deals under one roof. We now have 9 shops throughout Herts, Beds and Bucks, together with several other office premises.

The Director of IMAB, Nick Wood (pictured) says "When we started the business, we hoped our customers would describe us as professional but also friendly and approachable. We have been very grateful for their loyalty over the years." 
 

The Independent Mortgage Advice Bureau
offers a completely free service to clients.
The advice we give is unbiased and honest. With so many different mortgages to choose from, finding the right deal can be overwhelming. Why not let the Independent Mortgage Advice Bureau do the hard work for you?
We will search our database of lenders to find the mortgage product to suit your individual requirements.

Confused about finding the right mortgage?

At Independent Mortgage Advice Bureau, we know that mortgages can be confusing. Our professional and experienced advisers are here to lead you through the minefield of UK mortgages, mortgage lenders and mortgage rates, and will match your requirements to the perfect product.
As we are an independent mortgage broker, we are not influenced by any bank, building society or estate agency and are therefore able to recommend the mortgage that really is most suitable for you.
Our mortgage service is completely independent and there is no need to pay us a fee as we are paid commission by the lender. (If you prefer, you can choose to pay us a fee, usually 0.4% of the loan and we will pass on the lender's commission to you).

The FSA do not regulate some forms of mortgage.

Insurance Advice

At Independent Mortgage Advice Bureau, our professional Advisers will recommend a suitable and affordable mortgage protection package to give you the security of knowing that you can continue your monthly payments or pay off your mortgage in full should your circumstances change dramatically.

For life insurance, critical illness insurance and income protection (permanent health insurance) we usually offer products from a selected panel of providers.

Why not benefit from our free and impartial advice? Call to speak to your local Independent Mortgage Advice Bureau now - we have offices in Hertfordshire, Middlesex, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, London and the West Midlands.

Testimonials Re The Independent Mortgage Advice Bureau
 
"Dear Clare, Thank you very very very much for all your excellent help during the long stressful process of buying our home. We really appreciate your help."- Mr & Mrs P

"To Carol, Thanks so much for all you’ve done for me. You have made the whole buying process a lot less stressful for me. Hope to see you again in 3 year's time "- Miss C

"We have been really grateful for and impressed with your help, especially having dealt with other (less effective) mortgage advisors in the past.

Please be assured that I will recommend you to everyone I know that's looking for good mortgage advice!! " TR – Watford client

"I wanted to email you to let you know how impressed my partner and I have been with Karen Peed who works at the St Albans branch of IMAB.

We encountered a problem with our initial mortgage application due to an issue with the neighbour's garden. However we were still very keen to secure a mortgage on the house so Karen worked really hard to contact all her mortgage company contacts and find out which lenders would be most receptive to this property.

She kept us constantly informed of the situation and gave us great advice throughout the process. She was always extremely helpful and offered fantastic customer service - even squeezing us in between appointments on a busy Saturday morning when we had not actually booked in to see her.

We are both very grateful for all her help and very happy to finally get the mortgage offer agreed thanks to all her hard work. She is a great asset to the Independent Mortgage Advice Bureau and we will happily recommend her services to anyone we can." Abigail S – St Albans client

"I just wanted to say a massive thank you for sorting the mortgage out for us - it made everything so easy and straightforward! I will definitely be recommending you guys to anyone else!! "Rebecca – Watford client

"Many years ago when I was moving house, the estate agents told me I'd need a specialist (high cost) lender for a new mortgage because I'd made some mortgage payments late. IMAB took the time to investigate thoroughly and got me a fantastic deal with a major Building society, which was better than the others could offer; even when excluding my arrears history!

Since then, they have saved me £1000's of pounds helping me to change my mortgage to ensure I always have the best deal available. Marion amazes me as she remembers every customer's name as they walk in the door, and the level of service goes up from that in a friendly office. Most of my family now use them, want independent expert advice - see the experts!" - David N, Watford

"Thankyou Carol/Marion, c/o Independent Mortgage Advice Bureau...

....For you excellent service. Your advice and support was first class and helped me on my way to my first house.

I would and have recommended you to more people as I think your service as an independent broker was worth its weight in gold.

I look forward to your advice in the future as I would always turn to you for my mortgage.

Once again, thankyou" - Ty North, Watford

"Thank you for arranging our mortgage and putting us at ease when we were loosing our minds over the whole process. It made a world of difference to have someone like you helping us." - DB & CB, St Albans

'This service is one of a kind - like having a very good friend who knows everything about mortgages. Your mortgage mate!' - M.A. - BBC TV Presenter & Consumer Journalist

'Just wanted to thank you for all your help with the re-mortgage. Your hard work, support and advice is very much appreciated. I'd never have got there without you. Thank you.' - Gilly, Uxbridge

"I went to see Adrian in the Letchworth office over three months before the end of my fixed term expiry date. I was worried about the level of borrowing I needed. I had previously been to see my own bank, other banks and another mortgage advisor, but Adrian was extremely helpful and patient and located for me the best product that I was offered. I would highly recommend the services of Adrian at IMAB Letchworth and I have recommended him to friends and colleagues."- AR, Letchworth
 

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