The Mortgage Mum is a business that has achieved impressive growth by embracing open dialogue, fostering an inclusive culture, leveraging flexible working, and adopting an innovative social media approach.

In this episode of the Mortgage Insider Podcast, Sarah Tucker, founder and CEO of The Mortgage Mum, joins host and property expert Phil Spencer to share her inspiring journey from competing on The Voice to leading a thriving team of nearly 30 female brokers. She candidly reveals the realities of managing a business with a family and addresses the unique challenges facing women in the mortgage industry.

Sarah also discusses her passion for finance education, aiming to embed mortgage literacy in schools to create healthier relationships with money. As a leader, she emphasises the importance of listening and adapting her approach to empower each team member, reflecting on how the industry is evolving to support female brokers more effectively. Championing a “lift as you climb” philosophy, she advocates for elevating women in finance and breaking down barriers.

Looking ahead, Sarah shares her vision for The Mortgage Mum in what proves to be a highly insightful, illuminating and inspiring conversation.

The Mortgage Mum is a business that has achieved impressive growth by embracing open dialogue, fostering an inclusive culture, leveraging flexible working, and adopting an innovative social media approach.
In this episode of the Mortgage Insider Podcast, Sarah Tucker, founder and CEO of The Mortgage Mum, joins host and property expert Phil Spencer to share her inspiring journey from competing on The Voice to leading a thriving team of nearly 30 female brokers. She candidly reveals the realities of managing a business with a family and addresses the unique challenges facing women in the mortgage industry.
Sarah also discusses her passion for finance education, aiming to embed mortgage literacy in schools to create healthier relationships with money. As a leader, she emphasises the importance of listening and adapting her approach to empower each team member, reflecting on how the industry is evolving to support female brokers more effectively. Championing a “lift as you climb” philosophy, she advocates for elevating women in finance and breaking down barriers.
Looking ahead, Sarah shares her vision for The Mortgage Mum in what proves to be a highly insightful, illuminating and inspiring conversation.

The evolving role of the mortgage broker is becoming increasingly complex. The performance and potential of the housing market is an ever-changing landscape, but help is here.

The award-winning Mortgage Insider Podcast – brought to you by Barclays – is back and   better than ever. Renowned TV presenter and property expert Phil Spencer guides you through the trials and tribulations of the housing world.

Phil, along with industry-leading guests from the world of economics, financial services, and of course housing, takes you beyond the headlines to help you navigate the world of mortgage markets.

This is an in-depth plunge into the world of mortgages, so listen and follow to find out moreabout the current mortgage market, how rates are set, the insider take on housing, changes to buy-to-let, marathon mortgages and helping clients plan for a worst-case scenario. 

The Mortgage Insider Podcast – you can’t afford to miss it.

The evolving role of the mortgage broker is becoming increasingly complex. The performance and potential of the housing market is an ever-changing landscape, but help is here.
The award-winning Mortgage Insider Podcast – brought to you by Barclays – is back and   better than ever. Renowned TV presenter and property expert Phil Spencer guides you through the trials and tribulations of the housing world.
Phil, along with industry-leading guests from the world of economics, financial services, and of course housing, takes you beyond the headlines to help you navigate the world of mortgage markets.
This is an in-depth plunge into the world of mortgages, so listen and follow to find out more about the current mortgage market, how rates are set, the insider take on housing, changes to buy-to-let, marathon mortgages and helping clients plan for a worst-case scenario. 
The Mortgage Insider Podcast – you can’t afford to miss it.

Mortgage Insider

The award-winning Mortgage Insider Podcast - brought to you by Barclays Bank – is back and it’s even bigger and better than ever. Hosted by renowned TV presenter and property expert Phil Spencer, Series 4 takes you beyond the headlines to explore the challenges, changes and opportunities on offer across the UK housing and mortgage markets.

In the latest series, Phil grills leading industry experts from the world of financial services on topics such as business development, the performance and potential of the housing market, the evolving role of the mortgage broker and the outlook for the UK economy.

You can’t afford to miss it.

The award-winning Mortgage Insider Podcast - brought to you by Barclays Bank – is back and it’s even bigger and better than ever. Hosted by renowned TV presenter and property expert Phil Spencer, Series 4 takes you beyond the headlines to explore the challenges, changes and opportunities on offer across the UK housing and mortgage markets. In the latest series, Phil grills leading industry experts from the world of financial services on topics such as business development, the performance and potential of the housing market, the evolving role of the mortgage broker and the outlook for the UK economy.
You can’t afford to miss it.

The rise of The Mortgage Mum

The performance of the UK housing market in 2024 has largely exceeded many people's expectations, although challenges remain for first-time buyers due to house prices increasing and a testing rental market for many. Regional disparities, such as the North-South divide, also continue to influence housing accessibility and affordability for many buyers in pockets of the country.

In this episode of the Barclays Mortgage Insider podcast, host Phil Spencer is joined by Zoopla's Executive Director of Research, Richard Donnell, to discuss the intricacies of the UK housing market over the course of the year and explore what lies ahead in 2025.

They delve into its resilience amid high interest rates and inflation, exploring key topics including the current state of the residential and buy-to-let purchase markets, house price trends, and the rising prominence of professional landlords. They also cover the supply gap, the

impact of affordability checks, and the two-tiered mortgage market, highlighting refinancing, remortgaging and the influence of swap rates.

This instalment offers essential insights to help brokers stay informed on market developments as they prepare for the year ahead.

This episode was recorded on 30th September 2024.

The performance of the UK housing market in 2024 has largely exceeded many people's expectations, although challenges remain for first-time buyers due to house prices increasing and a testing rental market for many. Regional disparities, such as the North-South divide, also continue to influence housing accessibility and affordability for many buyers in pockets of the country.
In this episode of the Barclays Mortgage Insider podcast, host Phil Spencer is joined by Zoopla's Executive Director of Research, Richard Donnell, to discuss the intricacies of the UK housing market over the course of the year and explore what lies ahead in 2025.
They delve into its resilience amid high interest rates and inflation, exploring key topics including the current state of the residential and buy-to-let purchase markets, house price trends, and the rising prominence of professional landlords. They also cover the supply gap, the
impact of affordability checks, and the two-tiered mortgage market, highlighting refinancing, remortgaging and the influence of swap rates.
This instalment offers essential insights to help brokers stay informed on market developments as they prepare for the year ahead.
This episode was recorded on 30th September 2024.

The UK housing market in 2024: key trends and future forecasts

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Allyship is a vital component in advancing diversity and inclusion efforts, as it involves using our privilege to support underrepresented groups, including LGBTQ+ individuals and those within the neurodiversity spectrum. By actively participating in DEI initiatives and mentoring, allies help normalise conversations around representation while providing guidance and opportunities for marginalised communities.

Creating a more equitable world where everyone can thrive through allyship is at the heart of the latest episode of the Barclays Mortgage Insider podcast. This sees host and property expert Phil Spencer joined by Sidney Wager, head of intermediary market development at Barclays, and Aleka Gutzmore, award-winning financial adviser and educator, to discuss how allyship can be defined, perceived and implemented.

As well as covering topics such as the upcoming Barclays Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit and Awards, reverse mentoring and what actions brokers can be taking, the trio outline the importance of curiosity, empowerment, unconscious bias and being active rather than passive.

This makes for an informative, challenging and important discussion on an often underrepresented area of the DEI conversation.

Allyship is a vital component in advancing diversity and inclusion efforts, as it involves using our privilege to support underrepresented groups, including LGBTQ+ individuals and those within the neurodiversity spectrum. By actively participating in DEI initiatives and mentoring, allies help normalise conversations around representation while providing guidance and opportunities for marginalised communities.
Creating a more equitable world where everyone can thrive through allyship is at the heart of the latest episode of the Barclays Mortgage Insider podcast. This sees host and property expert Phil Spencer joined by Sidney Wager, head of intermediary market development at Barclays, and Aleka Gutzmore, award-winning financial adviser and educator, to discuss how allyship can be defined, perceived and implemented.
As well as covering topics such as the upcoming Barclays Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit and Awards, reverse mentoring and what actions brokers can be taking, the trio outline the importance of curiosity, empowerment, unconscious bias and being active rather than passive.
This makes for an informative, challenging and important discussion on an often underrepresented area of the DEI conversation.

Allyship in action

Rise in public sector wages Q&A

With a new Labour government in place, an autumn budget and the US election fast approaching, the old suspects of inflation and tax rises still generating much debate, there’s plenty to discuss from an economic standpoint. 

To help break down this complex economic landscape and explore its implications for the intermediary mortgage market, by popular demand, Will Hobbs, Head of Multi-Asset Wealth at Barclays UK Wealth Management, returns to share his insights, clarify key trends and offer expert analysis on what the future holds for the industry. 

With his characteristic optimism and boundless enthusiasm, Will joins host and property expert Phil Spencer to chat about the UK’s position in the global market, the upcoming budget, technological advancements, the lasting impact of the pandemic, housing supply challenges, public sector wages, and why he remains positive about the UK’s economic outlook. 

This detailed assessment provides brokers with valuable perspectives and essential indicators on how to navigate the current economic climate and what to expect in 2025. 

This episode was recorded on 3rd September.

With a new Labour government in place, an autumn budget and the US election fast approaching, the old suspects of inflation and tax rises still generating much debate, there’s plenty to discuss from an economic standpoint. 
To help break down this complex economic landscape and explore its implications for the intermediary mortgage market, by popular demand, Will Hobbs, Head of Multi-Asset Wealth at Barclays UK Wealth Management, returns to share his insights, clarify key trends and offer expert analysis on what the future holds for the industry. 
With his characteristic optimism and boundless enthusiasm, Will joins host and property expert Phil Spencer to chat about the UK’s position in the global market, the upcoming budget, technological advancements, the lasting impact of the pandemic, housing supply challenges, public sector wages, and why he remains positive about the UK’s economic outlook. 
This detailed assessment provides brokers with valuable perspectives and essential indicators on how to navigate the current economic climate and what to expect in 2025. 
This episode was recorded on 3rd September.

The rise of The Mortgage Mum

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