Darren Cronin

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

I needed a specialist mortgage for a low value.

How has Darren Cronin helped you?

Provided great advice and followed up with amazing service

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes.

What could they have done better?

Nothing. It all went smoothly and great service.

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

First time buyer, buying a property

How has Darren Cronin helped you?

Darren was very helpful available 24/7 for contacting. Darren answered all my questions and helped me understand the process. Darren also went above and beyond helping me with my mortgage and going back and fourth between the estate agent and developer. Darren was very helpful i would recommend him to everyone! Overall the process has been very smooth and slick.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

There is nothing Darren could’ve done better

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

Darren provided help when I had been turned down by some providers.

How has Darren Cronin helped you?

He secured me a great deal on my remortgage and on subsequent ones

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

Nothing he was great throughout

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

I needed to remortgage a number of properties in my portfolio.

How has Darren Cronin helped you?

He got me mortgages when I was having troubled doing so. And all of these were at very good rates.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Most certainly!

What could they have done better?

Nothing at all. His service has been exemplary.

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

Moving.

How has Darren Cronin helped you?

Got us great mortgage and insurance deals.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Definitely.

What could they have done better?

Nothing, Darren gave excellent advice and had a vast knowledge of the products we were interested in.

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

Selling property and new purchase

How has Darren Cronin helped you?

Darren was fantastic,he provided excellent advice and support during a very stressful time.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yep

What could they have done better?

No

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

I was looking for a buy to let mortgage on a new property

How has Darren Cronin helped you?

Darren has been beyond helpful in helping me navigate a very difficult and challenging mortgage market. He has been flexible, very patient and accommodating and professional in the products he has sourced for me. I am grateful for his help. Nothing has been too much trouble and I have had ready access to his help and advice from the beginning.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

He has been helpful and professional at all times

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

We were buying a shared ownership property and needed sound advice and the best product to suit our circumstances .

How has Darren Cronin helped you?

He found us the right product and guided us through the process.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Currently, yes

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

Remortgage

How has Darren Cronin helped you?

Sorted out our remortgage for us

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

Nothing

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

Late middle age house move.

How has Darren Cronin helped you?

Comprehensively understood our circumstances and diligently reviewed options to find the most suitable product.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Secured a suitable product for our needs and profile. Exceeded expectations by obtaining the product from a high-street lender.

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

I needed advice on a mortgage for a complicated situation.

How has Darren Cronin helped you?

Darren went above and beyond in helping me decide on the right option for my complex situation. He talked me through my options and explained the peos and cons of each. He even suggested calling my solicitor and helped to clarify what we were trying to achieve.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes. I wouldn't be this far along if Darren hadn't have helped and guided me. Thankyou.

What could they have done better?

Nothing. Darren gave me all the advice I needed.

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

I was in the process of buying a house on a shared ownership scheme so i needed advice on mortgages and insurance.

How has Darren Cronin helped you?

He provided excellent advice on a churning the best products tailored to my situation

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

I believe we got the right product for our needs.

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

Me and my partner buying our first house and needing a mortgage advisor

How has Darren Cronin helped you?

Darren has been very helpful throughout the process, helping us to find the best deal and also being very accommodating of our needs throughout, highly recommended

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

We have been waiting for the rates to slightly drop and Darren has been great in helping us find the best deal for us

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

Remortgage

How has Darren Cronin helped you?

Helped us find best rate and life insurance

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

It was the first mortgage that I was taking out on my own and I needed advice and guidance through the process.

How has Darren Cronin helped you?

Talk me through all my finances and what I could afford. Made everything easy to understand. Easy to make contact with whenever I needed advice. There was a change in my mortgage as my property price changed and he was quick to sort this for me. Darren was so approachable Darren had also supported me when my circumstances have changed I always feel I have a place to go when I need advice.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes and more. I have mortgage in my own name that is affordable and I couldn't thank him enough for his guidance.

What could they have done better?

Nothing at all I would recommend Darren to anyone.

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

Looking into buying a home for the first time

How has Darren Cronin helped you?

Darren has helped me understand the mortgage process, costs and terms. He has been incredibly helpful throughout the whole process; friendly, informative, reliable and pro-active. I couldn't have asked for better help!

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes and no - Darren has helped me immensely through this process, and although the offers on the property have been rejected, I feel in a much stronger position going forwards thanks to Darren's help. I now understand the process a lot better, understand my budget a lot better, and what mortgages are available to me. I will definitely be returning to Darren to continue working together when I am ready to make my next offer.

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

Wanted to move but worried that I wasn’t able to due to recently taking on a new mortgage and concerns on my credit file.

How has Darren Cronin helped you?

Daren and Brooke were both fantastic with communication. They answered every question promptly throughout the process. They also liaised with other professionals on my behalf.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

Nothing

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

I needed to arrange a re-mortgage.

How has Darren Cronin helped you?

I was having trouble finding one - but Darren was able to do so for me.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes! Not only did he find one, it had an excellent rate.

What could they have done better?

Nothing.

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

Buying an investment property

How has Darren Cronin helped you?

Darren looked at a few different options for me & suggested a deal that worked well as we want to be able to remortgage quickly to buy an additional property. Always felt informed & it’s good to be able to talk evenings/weekends too, nothing was too much trouble etc.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes - We’d been let down by a previous advisor that resulted in us losing over a month & Darren got involved at a stressful time when we were under pressure to get a mortgage offer quickly, he got everything sorted within 2 weeks which meant we could complete on the next property.

What could they have done better?

Nothing, I’m pleased to have found an advisor that is straight talking, knowledgeable & can help as I buy more houses to rent out. I would recommend Darren and his team to other investors.

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

Initially it was due to needing to remortgage

How has Darren Cronin helped you?

Darren helped us with our remortgage and supported us with changing over our life insurance

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes we got the best possible deal for our remortgage at the time and got a better deal that was more suited to our circumstances for our life insurance

What could they have done better?

Darren was so helpful and patient especially when we kept changing our mind and asking for quotes for different types of deals. We couldn’t have asked him to do anything more of if better.

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

Have recently purchased my first property and was put in touch with Darren via the estate agents.

How has Darren Cronin helped you?

Darren has been amazing, he has helped me throughout all of it and always goes the extra mile. He makes sure that you understand everything and is really good as getting back to you when you have a question.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes it’s near the end of the process now.

What could they have done better?

I don’t think Darren could have done anything else, as I said he has been so helpful. Would recommend.

Please provide a brief comment about your experience with Darren

Darren was really helpful and provided all the information we needed to be able to move forward with our plans. We went back to him a number of times with different scenarios and each time he was able to provide us with the information we needed. Will definately use him again in the future

Please provide a brief comment about your experience with Darren

Darren was really helpful, my mortgage deal was coming to an end and I wasn’t sure what to do

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

I have a rental property, and needed some advice on the best way to finance it.

How has Darren Cronin helped you?

Darren was really helpful. He researched multiple options, which he then presented back to me in a really easy to understand way.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

Nothing, Darren was great all the way through the process.

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

Myself and my partner are buying our first home, so we thought it would be sensible to look for an adviser

How has Darren Cronin helped you?

Darren illustrated a range of different mortgage scenarios and repayment plans to us, to help us make an informed decision about the type of mortgage we opt for. Darren has also gone above any beyond, doing his best to answer or point us in the direction of further advice in relation to surveys and solicitors. He has definitely given us peace of mind as we progress on the journey to home ownership, breaking down an arguably daunting process into manageable next steps.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes, we got a mortgage in principle, which allowed us to put an offer down on a property we love. Thanks to the responsiveness of Darren and his team, he has also helped us to get our mortgage application submitted and approved in just a few days.

What could they have done better?

For me, nothing. I'm really pleased with the service provided.

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

I was moving house and need mortgage advise

How has Darren Cronin helped you?

He organised the mortgage from start to finish

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

100%

What could they have done better?

Nothing

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

I wanted to look to Remortgage my Buy to Let investment

How has Darren Cronin helped you?

Darren gave me great advice on how to structure the deal in the most cost effective way to avoid a higher interest rate & timed everything so that it all happened quickly. He kept me fully informed through the process & also recommended a great local accountant who has been really helpful also.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes - Darren put my mind at rest and gave me good advice

What could they have done better?

Nothing, keep up the great work look forward to dealing with you in the future.

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

I needed someone with knowledge on porting over mortgages for a different property

How has Darren Cronin helped you?

Darren searched for the best offers which suited me, he has updated my mortgage application with every interest rate drop to ensure I get the greatest deal. He has also helped me look Into life insurance and income protection. Darren is great with ‘dumbing down’ terms and phrases so it’s easier for me to understand

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Definitely! I was able to leave it all in Darren’s capable hands, I saw multiple rates drop meaning less monthly payments, something I wouldn’t have been able to navigate myself

What could they have done better?

Genuinely nothing, Darren was always available, even during late hours and will I definitely be using his services again in the future!

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

My Mortgage with Halifax was coming up for review

How has Darren Cronin helped you?

Darren looked at the options with Halifax and with other lenders to find a suitable option for us

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes - Darren was fantastic, he explained all the options in detail and was very patient in dealing with all of our questions

What could they have done better?

Nothing