Media and press

Bio: Peter has been CEO of Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) since 2001 and has overseen the business as it has grown to become the UK’s most recognised intermediary consumer brand, winning more than 200 national awards for the quality of its advice and service. Now, MAB comprises a network of 2000+ advisers offering expert mortgage advice on a local, regional, and national level to UK consumers digitally, face-to-face and by phone. Mortgage Advice Bureau handles more than £20bn of loans annually, and was the first mortgage intermediary to have floated on the London Stock Exchange, having joined the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) in November 2014.

Expert commentary: Corporate announcements and market commentary

Bio: With over three decades of experience in financial services, Ben joined MAB as Deputy CEO in 2018 after serving as CEO at AIM-listed ULS Technology. Previously, he held key roles at Legal & General Group Plc, overseeing mortgage distribution and banking divisions. Ben’s career includes positions at Paymentshield, St. James’s Place, Winterthur Life, and TSB, spanning retail and private banking, and residential property.

Expert commentary: Economic outlook, corporate announcements, government policy and reform, first time buyers, consumer trends

Bio: With 20 years of experience in the financial services sector, including roles at Santander and Countrywide, Rachel joined Mortgage Advice Bureau 13 years ago and has managed her own brokerage for the last 10 years. She has extensive expertise in helping customers who require more specialist support, and providing in-depth training to brokers in more niche areas of lending.

As Strategic Lender Relationships Director, Rachel works closely alongside MAB’s lender partners to identify additional opportunities for innovation. A champion for customer support and education, Rachel works closely with AR firms and brokers, providing the resources and training they need to boost lead generation, expand their expertise, and ensure the best possible customer outcomes.

Expert commentary: Mortgage market, lender criteria and innovation, specialist lending, broker and customer education, consumer trends 

Bio: Felicity started her career in financial services at Nationwide, where she progressed into the role of Business Development Manager. Having worked across Skipton Building Society, London & Country, and most recently, The Mortgage Brain, Felicity’s experience lies predominantly in business growth and managing relationships with key stakeholders across the industry - particularly within the new build sector.

Building on her more than 20 years of experience, Felicity is responsible for driving lending initiatives across the MAB Group, including further strengthening MAB’s new build and affordable homes proposition, and its market share.   

Expert commentary: New build market, seeking lender solutions, first time buyer schemes, developer landscape, affordable homes

Bio: Karina is a strategic leader in sustainability, change management, and innovation within financial services. As Head of Resilient Homes, she leads the development of MAB’s sustainability solutions, equipping advisers with the knowledge and tools to support customers on the path to decarbonisation. She works closely with lending partners to drive product innovation and positions MAB as a leading intermediary for energy efficiency improvements in the finance sector. 

With a background spanning major organisations like Jaguar Land Rover, Karina specialises in operational excellence, stakeholder engagement, and market innovation. Karina also ensures the integration of Resilient Homes into MAB's core business operations, and drives sales growth through strategic partnerships and initiatives. 

Expert commentary: Sustainability, EPC, retrofitting, environmental regulations, green mortgages, ESG initiatives 

Bio: With an extensive sales development background, Steve originally joined MAB as Regional Sales Director in 2015, before taking on the role of Proposition Director - Later Life and Wealth. As a specialist in equity release and later life lending, Steve ensures that MAB and its advisers can help more aspiring first time buyers, and that customers with more specialist lending needs can get on the property ladder.

Expert commentary: Equity release, later life lending, wealth, wills, retirement planning, mortgage market

Bio: Andy has been driving forward protection at MAB since July 2017, ensuring that advisers maximise all opportunities. His previous role as Protection Sales Director at Intrinsic Financial Services saw him overseeing protection sales across all channels and played a pivotal role in establishing the UK's first protection-only network. He also spent 12 years at Legal & General, looking after networks of independent financial advisers, alongside non-regulated networks during his time at AEGON.

Expert commentary: Protection: general insurance, life insurance, critical illness, income protection, buildings and contents insurance, family insurance

Bio: Clare started her financial services career in mortgage underwriting within a number of building societies, before moving into Compliance Advice and Policy. Her experience in this area covered investment and pensions, independent financial advice as well as mortgage and protection advice.  Clare joined MAB in 2021 and was appointed as Compliance Director in 2022.

Expert commentary: Appointed Representative oversight, mortgage regulations, insurance regulations, financial crime, Consumer Duty, vulnerable customers