The Accord Mortgages Growth Series Podcast

In episode #151 of the Growth Series podcast, Angelika Christian is joined by Josie O'Hanlon, Learning Design Lead at Yorkshire Building Society, to explore the imposter experience and why it can affect people at every stage of their career. Together, they discuss where these feelings can come from, why they often emerge during periods of change and progression, and how they can influence confiden...

In episode #150 of the Growth Series podcast's Mortgage Mentors series, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages, is joined by Greg Cunnington, Head of Strategic Partnerships (Lender) at L&G Mortgage Club, for a conversation about career progression, leadership and the importance of continuous development in the mortgage industry.   Greg shares how he entered the sector during one of...

In episode #149 of the Growth Series podcast, Mary Cloherty, Business Development Manager at Accord Mortgages, welcomes Patrick Glennon, Director at Patrick James Solutions, to discuss how podcasting has helped his business engage customers, challenge mortgage misconceptions and build stronger relationships. Patrick explains the thinking behind Mortgage MythBusters, why educational content matters...

In episode #148 of the Growth Series podcast's Mortgage Mentors series, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages, is joined by Jo Carrasco, Business Partnerships Director at Stonebridge Group to explore her move from investment banking into the mortgage industry and her long-standing career with Stonebridge Group. Jo shares key lessons on embracing opportunity, building resilience an...

In episode #147 of the Growth Series podcast, host Telephone Business Development Manager at Accord Mortgages is joined by Chris Days, Mortgage and Protection Broker at GoMortgage to discuss how social media, particularly TikTok, can be used to educate clients and build trust in the mortgage industry.  Chris shares his experience of growing a social media presence through consistency, plain-langua...

In episode #146 of the Growth Series podcast's Mortgage Mentors series, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages, speaks with Kate Davies about her extensive career across the mortgage industry and the pivotal role collaboration plays in its success. Kate shares how she entered the sector, the evolution of trade bodies and the importance of bringing lenders, intermediaries and policy...

In episode #145 of the Growth Series podcast, host Angelika Christian hosts a panel discussion on mentorship and allyship in financial services.   Joined by Andrew Calder, Charlotte Pearce, Pete Gwilliam and Josie O'Hanlon, the panel shares real-life perspectives on how supportive relationships influence career progression, confidence and workplace culture. The discussion touches on the value of h...

In episode #144 of the Growth Series podcast, host Angelika Christian introduces a live session from Accord's 2026 International Women's Day conference, featuring Kelly Beaumont, Founder of Olive Avocado.   The conversation explores the realities of women's health, from the impact of hormonal changes to the challenges of managing symptoms and seeking support. It touches on common conditions, key l...

In episode #143 of the Growth Series podcast, we share a live recording from Accord's 2026 International Women's Day conference featuring Angelika Christian hosting a session with Lauren Garrett from Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA).   The conversation explores what economic abuse is, why it is often misunderstood, and how it can manifest within financial relationships and systems. Lauren shares ins...

In episode #142 of the Growth Series podcast's Mortgage Mentors series,Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages speaks with Jon Pittham, Founder & Managing Director of HubSpot consultancy Karman Digital to discuss how mortgage and financial advice firms can navigate the growing influence of AI and marketing technology. The episode explores the shift towards more human-focused advice,...

In episode #141 of the Growth Series podcast's Mortgage Mentors series,Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages is joined by Charles Roe (UK Finance) and Rob Thomas (IMLA) to examine what 2026 could hold for the mortgage market.  The discussion compares gross lending forecasts of £300–£320 billion and unpacks the drivers behind them, including affordability pressures, rising real inc...

In episode #140 of the Growth Series podcast's Mortgage Mentors series, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages is joined by Charles Roe (UK Finance) and Rob Thomas (IMLA) for the fourth annual Economists' Year in Review, analysing how the mortgage market performed in 2025 and why lending exceeded expectations. They discuss the drivers behind stronger-than-forecast activity, the imp...

In episode #139 of the Growth Series podcast's Mortgage Mentors series, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages interviews Nicola Goldie, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Aldermore Bank.  Nicola shares her unconventional journey into mortgages, moving through travel, retail, PR and insurance before finding her place in the intermediary market. She discusses the lessons learned alon...

In episode #138 of the Growth Series podcast's Mortgage Mentors series, Ben Thompson, Director at Mortgage Advice Bureau turns the tables and interviews Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages.  Jeremy reflects on his career journey from starting out at Halifax to leading one of the UK's best-known intermediary lenders, sharing the experiences that shaped his views on leadership, pe...

In episode #137 of the Growth Series podcast, host Chris Hill, Head of Sales at Accord Mortgages is joined by Ash Borland, Sales and Marketing Coach at Mortgage Business Mastery. Together, they explore how brokers can build stronger, more effective relationships with lenders and BDMs, and why these relationships are becoming even more important in a changing market. Ash draws on his experience coa...

In episode #135 of the Growth Series podcast's Mortgage Mentors series, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgage speaks with Richard Merrett, Managing Director at Alexander Hall about his unexpected entry into financial services and the experiences that shaped his leadership journey. Richard reflects on how a temporary role pulled him into an industry he once aimed to avoid, and how h...

In episode #134 of the Growth Series podcast's Mortgage Mentors series, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgage speaks with Clare Beardmore, Director of Legal & General Mortgage Club, about her inspiring rise through the mortgage industry.  From her early days at Leek United Building Society to her leadership role at L&G,  Clare shares her personal and professional journey shaped by...

In episode #133 of the Accord Mortgages Growth Series podcast, host Mike Davies, Head of Lending at YBS Commercial Mortgages, speaks with Matthew Martin, Director at Align Property Finance. They explore the changing commercial mortgage market, from the rise of challenger lenders to the importance of building long-term client relationships. The episode covers how interest rates and sector trends ar...

In episode #132 of the Growth Series podcast's Mortgage Mentors series, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgage chats with James Tucker, CEO of Twenty7Tec, about his journey from stockbroking to leading one of the UK's top mortgage tech firms. James shares lessons on resilience, leadership and innovation, and how embracing technology and data can future-proof mortgage advice without...

In episode #131 of the Growth Series podcast, host Iain Cunningham, Strategic Partnerships and Propositions Manager at Accord Mortgages, is joined by Liz Syms, CEO and Founder of Connect Mortgages and Connect for Intermediaries. Together, they explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the mortgage industry and what it means for brokers. Liz shares her journey into AI adoption, from trans...

In episode #130 of the Growth Series podcast's Mortgage Mentors series, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages speaks with Sidney Wager, Managing Director at L&C Mortgages. Sidney reflects on his journey to senior leadership, sharing how his upbringing shaped his customer-first values and passion for inclusion. He discusses the impact of early career development programmes in suppo...

Warning: This episode discusses economic abuse and domestic abuse, which may be upsetting for some listeners. Please prioritise your well-being while listening.   In episode #129 of the Growth Series podcast, Andrew Calder engages in a critical conversation about economic abuse in the mortgage industry with Claire Towe, Co-founder of Meet Margo, and Lauren Garrett, Financial Services Lead at Survi...

In episode #128 of the Growth Series podcast's Mortgage Mentors series, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages, chats with mortgage industry veteran Dev Malle, Chief Business Development Officer at Simplify, whose 35-year career spans lending, broking, and conveyancing.  Dev shares lessons on resilience, adaptability, and innovation, plus personal stories of trekking adventures and...

In episode #127 of the Growth Series podcast's Mortgage Mentors series, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages, welcomes Nicola Alvarez, Head of Strategic Partnerships & Propositions at Accord Mortgages, who shares her extraordinary journey in the mortgage industry, beginning with her start at Nationwide in 1995. Her story is one of resilience, leadership, and a deep commitment to...

In episode #126 of the Growth Series podcast, host Debjani Bajpai speaks with Kate McTernan, Director at Mortgage Advice Group, about how broker teams can find work-life balance in a demanding and fast-moving mortgage market. Kate shares practical strategies for managing workload, staying present for family life, and leading high-performing teams. With over 20 years in financial services and first...