Independent mortgage advice for buyers, homeowners and landlords across Southampton, including Ocean Village, Portswood, Shirley and Bitterne. 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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Southampton's housing ranges from city and Ocean Village apartments to terraces in Portswood and Shirley and family homes around Bitterne. Flats can bring lease, service charge and building questions, while older or converted property may fit some lenders better than others. Student and shared accommodation also needs the right buy-to-let criteria from the outset.
Applicants may work in maritime, healthcare, education, hospitality or other roles with shifts, overtime, allowances or fixed-term contracts. We establish which parts of the income are regular and can be evidenced, then compare lenders that can assess them appropriately. The selected mortgage is managed remotely through valuation, underwriting and offer.




We support Southampton buyers and owners with residential and rental property finance. Advice is tailored to the income, property and timescale, and there is no need to visit an office.
We help you understand deposit, affordability and ongoing costs before you commit to a Southampton apartment or house.
We align the new mortgage with your sale proceeds, chain and current deal, including a porting comparison where relevant.
We prepare variable, contract and business income for a lender that can assess the evidence consistently.
We help landlords with rental coverage, property eligibility, portfolio details and specialist buy-to-let routes when required.
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!
Often, yes. Lenders look at how regular it is and the evidence available. We review payslips and employment details before choosing a lender.
Yes. We consider the lease, service charge, ground rent and building information available because these can affect lender acceptance and affordability.
Potentially. Specialist lenders assess the property, expected rent, experience and proposed use. Local planning and licensing requirements must be checked separately.
Possibly. Your lender will reassess affordability and the new property. We compare the port with taking a new mortgage so the costs are clear.
We can hold the advice meeting by phone or video, receive documents securely and provide updates by phone, email or 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.
Share your Southampton plans and the property or income details you have. We will explain the likely lender requirements, any issues to address and the practical next step.