Financial adviser in Bournemouth
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Darren Woodley
Darren has worked in Financial Services for the last 15 years. He takes pride in finding the best value and most appropriate mortgage and protection solution for his clients. Darren has a vast wealth of experience and is just at home researching the mortgage market for First Time Buyers as he is with portfolio Landlords with complex needs. Darren's work ethic and commitment to his clients is exemplary and will always go that extra mile for his clients. Appointments can be either conducted face to face or via a video call, whatever suits the client.

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Why Embrace Financial Services?
Getting a mortgage doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Our advisers give expert advice and guidance throughout the process, as well as mortgages tailored just for your situation.
Our leading-edge technology checks you against multiple lenders at the same time to tell you who is willing to lend to you and what amount they will lend. So instead of multiple meetings with different lenders, in just one meeting with us, you’ll have the information you need to give you the buying power to purchase your next home.

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What we offer?
The Embrace Financial Adviser in Bournemouth can provide help and advice in the following areas: mortgages, re-mortgages, first time buyer mortgages, buy to let mortgages, help with mortgage applications, as well as life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection.
Rated 4.8
out of 5

Shaneel was incredibly helpful throughout the entire mortgage process. He was kind, patient, and took the time to clearly explain everything I needed

Shaneel was incredibly helpful throughout the entire mortgage process. He was kind, patient, and took the time to clearly explain everything I needed to know. Thanks to his support and expertise, I was able to secure a great deal. I truly appreciated his professionalism and guidance — highly recommended!

James was excellent at helping us to secure the best deal for our new mortgage whilst also helping us to understand the options available for our existing mortgage. Excellent

James was excellent at helping us to secure the best deal for our new mortgage whilst also helping us to understand the options available for our existing mortgage. Excellent service and advice. Would recommend to anyone.


Fully recommend using Sarah Mercer at Embrace. She was always on hand with any questions we had and made us feel completely comfortable in the process.

Fully recommend using Sarah Mercer at Embrace. She was always on hand with any questions we had and made us feel completely comfortable in the process. Everything was submitted efficiently and took a lot of stress out of an already stressful situation.



Simon supported my mortgage application 5 years ago and was extremely helpful with my recent remortgage, offering valuable advice also on insurance matters. He’s

Simon supported my mortgage application 5 years ago and was extremely helpful with my recent remortgage, offering valuable advice also on insurance matters. He’s friendly, knowledgeable and approachable- I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for mortgage/remortgage matters and will certainly be calling on him for advice in the future.
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YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE.
Your initial mortgage appointment is without obligation. We normally charge a fee for our services; however, it is payable only on the submission of your mortgage application. The fee will depend on your circumstances but our standard fee is £599. Complex cases usually attract a higher fee. We will discuss and agree the fee with you prior to submitting any mortgage application.