Some of our most popular content here at Premier Jobs UK covered the CeMAP qualification. However, at this point, some of this content is over a year old. As such, we thought it would be useful to revisit this qualification in more detail in 2022 – module by module to provide a more detailed and …
Some of our most popular content here at Premier Jobs UK covered the CeMAP qualification. However, at this point, some of this content is over a year old. As such, we thought it would be useful in 2022 to revisit this qualification in more detail – module by module to provide a more detailed and …
Being a Mortgage Advisor is a career that is very varied, it is not as simple as starting the role as there are many different niches and entry points you can go down. According to a 2019 ‘Which?’ survey of over 3,500 homeowners, almost 40% used a mortgage broker when buying their current home. In …
What is R05? R05 is a level 3 qualification provided by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) upon completion it provides 10 credits. When and why do you need R05? The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) require retail investment advisers to hold a recognised qualification. Therefore, it is recommended Advisors providing protection advice hold an R05 or …
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This blog is a definitive guide to becoming a Mortgage Advisor. Click on any of the sections to jump to that part of the blog. Contents What do Mortgage Advisors do? Job role How much do Mortgage Advisors earn? How long do Mortgage Advisors work? List of duties Mortgage Advisor benefits Types of Mortgage Advisor …
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In the UK to provide Mortgage Advice, you must have a qualification recognised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). If you don’t have a recognised qualification, you can’t legally provide regulated Mortgage Advice in the UK. Although there are many mortgage qualifications the two main qualifications that are recognised as industry standards come from the …
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What is CF6? CF6 is the level 3 compulsory unit students have to take, alongside either R01 or CF1, on the way to complete the Certificate in Mortgage Advice (which is a CeMAP equivalent). It is one exam, three hour exam, that is broken down into two sections: “Section A consists of 100 multiple choice questions. …
What is the Certificate in Mortgage Advice? The Certificate in Mortgage Advice is a level 3 qualification that meets the FCA’s qualification requirements for mortgage advisers. Upon completion, it allows CII/PFS members to provide professional Mortgage Advice in the U.K and also to use the Cert CII (MP) designation in their name. Why do you …
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Tips for getting CAS Some advice we would give is: Know the company’s processes – As mentioned these can differ in small ways from company to company so it is really important that you know the finer details when looking to obtain CAS. Ask for any materials that could help or a list of standards …
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Intro After the year we had in 2020 many people may want to transition into a more secure industry such as Financial Services. A very popular job role in this industry is that of a Mortgage Advisor. To become a Mortgage Advisor you have to undertake the Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMAP) to …
