Just Mortgages has grown its self-employed division by 50 per cent over the past year as the number of brokers has increased from 200 in September 2019 to 300 today.

The division was first established in June 2016 with the aim of offering advisers the flexibility to work more independently while still benefiting from the support of a larger organisation.

It grew from three brokers to 81 in the first year and has been continuing to expand ever since.

National director of the self-employed division Carl Parker says: “Brokers benefit from a dedicated sales manager to support them, and all the backup they need. 

“When something like Covid-19 hits, the knowledge that they are part of something bigger is something that our brokers have particularly valued.

“At the same time, brokers are self-employed and have the freedom to take their business in whatever direction they want to achieve their own goals.

“Unlike other networks with self-employed arms, we don’t charge a monthly fee: we earn when brokers earn, so it’s in our interests to help them succeed.”