Independent mortgage advice for buyers, homeowners and landlords in Reading and nearby areas including Caversham, Tilehurst, Earley and Woodley. Remote appointments are available by phone, video or WhatsApp.

More than mortgages, we cover the whole journey
With access to over 90+ lenders
5 Star Reviews
In mortgages arranged for clients



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Reading offers town-centre apartments, Victorian terraces, suburban family homes and newer developments across the wider area. Elizabeth line and mainline connections support a large commuter market, while technology and professional roles mean many applicants receive bonuses, share income or contract earnings. Lenders differ in how much of that income they will use and what track record they require.
Property details matter as well. Service charges can reduce affordability on an apartment, new-build rules can affect the deposit required, and high loan amounts may trigger different lender limits. We review income, commitments, deposit and the proposed property together, then manage the chosen application remotely through to offer.




We work with buyers and owners across Reading and the surrounding area, from straightforward employed cases to larger loans and complex income. Support is remote and tailored to the actual transaction.
We help you turn savings and income into a realistic Reading budget, then explain the lender and property checks likely to follow an offer.
We coordinate borrowing with your sale proceeds and onward purchase, including porting and early repayment charge comparisons where relevant.
We prepare contractor and business-owner cases using the documents the selected lender expects, reducing avoidable delays during underwriting.
We support landlords with rental calculations, portfolio schedules and specialist ownership structures, while leaving tax and legal decisions to the relevant advisers.
MBNM provides independent, regulated mortgage advice and can compare suitable options from more than 90 lenders. We explain why a lender and product fit your circumstances, prepare the application and stay involved through underwriting, valuation and offer. You receive clear information without pressure to proceed.

As an independent broker, MBNM has access to mortgage options from over 90 lenders, giving clients access to deals they won’t find by walking into a single bank.
We regularly handle applications involving self-employed income, remortgaging, buy-to-let properties, and time-sensitive purchases, situations where bank-only advice often falls short.
From your first conversation through to mortgage offer, we handle paperwork, lender queries, and follow-ups, keeping things moving and keeping you informed.
MBNM is FCA regulated and focused on clear, jargon-free advice. No sales pressure, no hidden agendas, just guidance that makes sense for your goals.
We start with your goals, income, deposit, commitments and property details. We then check affordability and lender criteria, explain suitable options and confirm the costs. If you ask us to continue, we submit and manage the application, answer lender questions and keep you updated.
We start with a straightforward conversation to understand your situation, goals, and timeframe. This helps us assess affordability, lender criteria, and the most suitable mortgage options from the outset.
We compare mortgages across the whole market, reviewing rates, terms, and lender requirements to find an option that fits your circumstances, not just what’s easiest to place.
Once you’re happy, we manage the full application process. That includes paperwork, lender questions, and follow-ups, keeping things progressing without unnecessary delays.
When your mortgage offer is issued, we guide you through the final steps and coordinate with solicitors or agents as needed, right through to completion.
If you have a question, please do not hesitate to reach out!
Possibly. Lenders vary in the percentage they use and the history they require. We review payslips, P60s or other evidence and match the case to suitable criteria.
Yes. We check new-build loan-to-value limits, incentives, service charges and the reservation timescale before recommending a lender.
No. It may influence local demand and purchase price, but eligibility still depends on your finances, the valuation and the lender's property rules.
Some lenders can use a day-rate calculation when the contract and work history meet their rules. Others use accounts or tax figures. We check which approach fits your records.
No. We provide advice and manage applications remotely by phone, video and WhatsApp.
Your first chat is free. If we can help, we explain any fee before you decide whether to proceed. There are no hidden fees, and we do not move forward until you have agreed them.
Tell us what you want to buy or change in Reading and how your income is paid. We will assess the numbers, flag the main lending criteria and explain a practical route forward.