How many mortgage brokers are in Sunderland?

41 FCA-regulated firms are listed for Sunderland. Common focus areas include Buy-to-Let, Ltd Co, Commercial, Adverse Credit, Bridging.

Why use a mortgage broker in Sunderland instead of only my bank?

Whole-of-market brokers usually scan dozens of lenders, including specialists you cannot walk into on the high street. Local advisers in Sunderland often know which underwriters are comfortable with nearby property types and survey quirks. At £165,000 average, deposits are significantly lower than elsewhere in England. First-time buyers can often purchase with a 5% deposit of just £8,250. Local brokers know which lenders are most competitive at lower loan amounts.

What does mortgage advice typically cost in Sunderland?

Many brokers offer a free first conversation. After that, some are paid by lender commission only; others charge a £300–£500 (or similar) fee on application or completion — always confirm fees in writing before you proceed.

What should I check before choosing a broker in Sunderland?

Confirm FCA regulation on the register, match specialisations to your case (Buy-to-Let, Ltd Co, Commercial), and read reviews. You want plain-English options, not a single “take it or leave it” product.

Can I get a mortgage in Sunderland with adverse credit?

Often yes. Sunderland has advisers who work with specialist lenders when high-street banks say no. Earlier advice usually means more routes stay open.

Mortgage Brokers in Sunderland, North East

Q: What do typical property prices look like in Sunderland?

The average price in our data is £146,527 (up 7.8% year-on-year). The North East saw the highest annual growth in England at 4.6% in 2025. With the lowest average prices in England at £165,000, the region offers exceptional affordability. Newcastle, Sunderland, and Durham are seeing increased investment.

About Sunderland

Plain-English context for buyers and people remortgaging — what the market looks like, how advice works here, and what to do next.

Compact table of top mortgage brokers in Sunderland
#	Broker	Verified	Rating
1	Riverside Mortgage Advice	Unverified	5.0 (60)
2	Tru Blu Financial - Mortgage Adviser	Unverified	5.0 (75)
3	Cooper Rose - Mortgages & Protection	Unverified	5.0 (38)
4	First Finance Group	Unverified	5.0 (87)
5	Hodgson Financial - Mortgages	Unverified	5.0 (41)
6	Elaine Brown Mortgage Adviser	Unverified	5.0 (8)
7	Bloomfield Financial Limited	Unverified	5.0 (14)
8	313 Financial Ltd	Unverified	5.0 (248)
9	Bespoq Commercial Solutions Ltd	Unverified	5.0 (6)
10	Bliss Financial Solutions LTD	Unverified	5.0 (167)

Local snapshot

Sunderland (North East) lists 41 FCA-regulated mortgage brokers on Mortgage118. Typical sold prices here average £146,527 — up 7.8% year-on-year.

The North East saw the highest annual growth in England at 4.6% in 2025. With the lowest average prices in England at £165,000, the region offers exceptional affordability. Newcastle, Sunderland, and Durham are seeing increased investment.

What local advisers focus on

Together they cover Buy-to-Let, Ltd Co, Commercial, Adverse Credit, Bridging, Refurbishment — useful whether you are buying for the first time, remortgaging, or building a buy-to-let portfolio.

Quick answers

How many mortgage brokers are in Sunderland?: 41 FCA-regulated firms are listed for Sunderland. Common focus areas include Buy-to-Let, Ltd Co, Commercial, Adverse Credit, Bridging.
What do typical property prices look like in Sunderland?: The average price in our data is £146,527 (up 7.8% year-on-year). The North East saw the highest annual growth in England at 4.6% in 2025. With the lowest average prices in England at £165,000, the region offers exceptional affordability. Newcastle, Sunderland, and Durham are seeing increased investment.
Why use a mortgage broker in Sunderland instead of only my bank?: Whole-of-market brokers usually scan dozens of lenders, including specialists you cannot walk into on the high street. Local advisers in Sunderland often know which underwriters are comfortable with nearby property types and survey quirks. At £165,000 average, deposits are significantly lower than elsewhere in England. First-time buyers can often purchase with a 5% deposit of just £8,250. Local brokers know which lenders are most competitive at lower loan amounts.
What does mortgage advice typically cost in Sunderland?: Many brokers offer a free first conversation. After that, some are paid by lender commission only; others charge a £300–£500 (or similar) fee on application or completion — always confirm fees in writing before you proceed.
What should I check before choosing a broker in Sunderland?: Confirm FCA regulation on the register, match specialisations to your case (Buy-to-Let, Ltd Co, Commercial), and read reviews. You want plain-English options, not a single “take it or leave it” product.

Prices and rates

Typical prices £146,527.

Annual movement about 7.8% (rising).

Mix of home types (averages)

Detached: £265,787
Semi-detached: £156,739
Terraced: £126,430
Flats: £82,016
First-time buyer purchases: £130,047

Borrowing costs in context

The Bank of England Bank Rate is one input to mortgage pricing; see the Bank base rate page on this site for the figure we publish. The deal you are offered still depends on deposit, term, fixed vs variable, and affordability stress tests — not any single headline rate.

Choosing advice

You can compare 41 firms side by side.

Collective review score is 4.9/5 across 32 brokers with ratings — use it alongside specialisms and fee transparency.

Strongest demand on our list is for Buy-to-Let, Ltd Co, Commercial, Adverse Credit. Commercial and development lending options appear on the roster — useful if you are outside vanilla residential.

Street-level detail

Sold prices cluster around £146,527, so lenders may see lower loan sizes and different stress-test outcomes than in London-weighted headlines.

On the ground, a good adviser spots survey quirks, lease issues, and lender overlays that postcode-level stats miss.

Most offer a no-obligation first call so you can sense-check strategy before paying anything.

From application to completion

Shortlist two or three firms from the list above that match your situation (Sunderland is already filtered for you).
Read profiles for fees, specialisms, and how they prefer to work (phone, video, face-to-face).
Book a first call — use it to test clarity and responsiveness, not just the rate quote.
Agreement in Principle (AIP) — when you are ready, your broker can run this so offers carry more weight with agents and vendors.

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Top 10 mortgage brokers in Sunderland

Riverside Mortgage Advice

Tru Blu Financial - Mortgage Adviser

Cooper Rose - Mortgages & Protection

First Finance Group

Hodgson Financial - Mortgages

Elaine Brown Mortgage Adviser

Bloomfield Financial Limited

313 Financial Ltd

Bespoq Commercial Solutions Ltd

Bliss Financial Solutions LTD

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