0330 038 8940
Based in Stalybridge
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Verified since: October, 2014
4.9 out of 5
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FCA status: Certified by Firm
Ben is fully authorised under the FCA's Senior Managers & Certification Regime. A regulated Senior Manager has confirmed Ben's status
Last checked: 16 April 2025
Ben is fully authorised under the FCA's Senior Managers & Certification Regime. A regulated Senior Manager has confirmed Ben's status
5
Recent Client Reviews
Ben has received 5 client reviews in the past 12 months; 100% of these have been verified
Verified reviews: 100%
Ben has received 5 client reviews in the past 12 months; 100% of these have been verified
Independent Mortgage Adviser
Ben can advise across a wide range of mortgage products in the market. It is important to ask if Ben checks lenders’ direct-only deals.
Last checked: 05 November 2024
Ben can advise across a wide range of mortgage products in the market. It is important to ask if Ben checks lenders’ direct-only deals.
3
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Positive First Impressions
84% of VouchedFor users have had a positive (4 or 5 star) first experience with Ben (based on 67 first impressions)
84% of users who are not yet clients had a positive first experience with Ben
84% of VouchedFor users have had a positive (4 or 5 star) first experience with Ben (based on 67 first impressions)
Checks carried out by VouchedFor
FCA status: Certified by Firm
Ben is fully authorised under the FCA's Senior Managers & Certification Regime. A regulated Senior Manager has confirmed Ben's status
Last checked: 16 April 2025
Ben is fully authorised under the FCA's Senior Managers & Certification Regime. A regulated Senior Manager has confirmed Ben's status
5
Recent Client Reviews
Ben has received 5 client reviews in the past 12 months; 100% of these have been verified
Verified reviews: 100%
Ben has received 5 client reviews in the past 12 months; 100% of these have been verified
Independent Mortgage Adviser
Ben can advise across a wide range of mortgage products in the market. It is important to ask if Ben checks lenders’ direct-only deals.
Last checked: 05 November 2024
Ben can advise across a wide range of mortgage products in the market. It is important to ask if Ben checks lenders’ direct-only deals.
3
Qualifications Uploaded
Ben has added their qualifications to their profile. You can see them by clicking on the ‘qualifications’ tab below
3 qualification certificates available to view
Ben has added their qualifications to their profile. You can see them by clicking on the ‘qualifications’ tab below
Transparent Fees
Ben has not yet added their fees to their profile
Fees not yet added
Ben has not yet added their fees to their profile
67
Positive First Impressions
84% of VouchedFor users have had a positive (4 or 5 star) first experience with Ben (based on 67 first impressions)
84% of users who are not yet clients had a positive first experience with Ben
84% of VouchedFor users have had a positive (4 or 5 star) first experience with Ben (based on 67 first impressions)
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Ben Shirtliff trading as Banks Lane Finance is an Appointed Representative of HL Partnership Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The guidance and/or information contained within this website is subject to the UK regulatory regime and is therefore targeted at consumers based in the UK. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. There may be a fee for mortgage advice. You can check this on the FCA's Register by visiting the FCA's website at www.fca.org.uk/register/ or by contacting the FCA on 0800 111 6768.