Cornerstone Finance Group: The Podcast

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The Cornerstone Finance Group Podcast addresses key challenges and opportunities in the mortgage and protection market, highlighting how top-performing mortgage advisors can turn customers into clients and build a successful and scalable business. The series features insights from Cornerstone’s senior team, funders and finance providers as well as advisors who share best practice on client conversations and relationships. Guests tackle topics including being ready for the record numbers of fixed-rate deals due to expire in 2025 and 2026, supporting first-time buyers, buy-to-let borrowers and foreign nationals, and helping clients with protection products and bridging finance.

  1. The Economic Outlook for 2026

    Jan 16

    The Economic Outlook for 2026

    Host Gemma Casey is joined by Haydn Thomas, CEO of Cornerstone Finance Group, and Kevin Morgan, Managing Director of Cornerstone Commercial Finance, to unpack the economic outlook for 2026. The episode explores what recent UK Government Budget decisions, interest rate movements, inflation and growth trends are likely to mean for the mortgage market, SME finance, and adviser priorities in the year ahead.

    22 min
  2. Supporting Clients with Bad Credit

    11/07/2025

    Supporting Clients with Bad Credit

    Bad credit is often seen as a major barrier to homeownership, but with the right advice and market knowledge, it doesn’t have to be. Host Gemma Casey is joined by Philip Keith of Mellow Financial and Vicki Picton of Veritas Financial Group Ltd to discuss how advisers can support clients who have struggled with their credit history, guiding them towards achievable mortgage solutions.

    18 min
  3. Later Life Lending: Meeting Rising Demand

    10/16/2025

    Later Life Lending: Meeting Rising Demand

    Later life lending – including equity release and lifetime mortgages – can support people who are planning for longer retirements or have complex financial needs. Host Gemma Casey is joined by Ryan Mansell of Cornerstone Finance, Will Hale of Air and Dave Harris of More2Life to discuss what mortgage advisers need to know to confidently support clients in this area.

    27 min
  4. Secured Loans: When to Choose a Second-Charge Mortgage

    10/03/2025

    Secured Loans: When to Choose a Second-Charge Mortgage

    Secured loans – also known as second-charge mortgages – could be an option for property owners considering additional finance. Host Gemma Casey is joined by James Rainbird and Sarah Stroud of Truffle Specialist Finance and Liam Schewitz of Lima Money to discuss when they are an appropriate solution, how they differ from re-mortgaging or further advances, and the practical steps involved in arranging them.

    22 min
  5. Supporting Property Investors with Non-Regulated Bridging

    09/12/2025

    Supporting Property Investors with Non-Regulated Bridging

    From auction wins to major refurbishments, experienced property investors often need funding fast. Host Gemma Casey is joined by Haydn Thomas and Loui O’Brien of Cornerstone Finance Group and Tony Gilbertson of Signature Property Finance to discuss non-regulated bridging loans - what makes them different, when to use them, and how mortgage advisors can provide valuable insight and access to specialist lenders.

    22 min
  6. Supporting Home Moves with Regulated Bridging

    08/29/2025

    Supporting Home Moves with Regulated Bridging

    Delays in selling, broken chains, and time-sensitive purchases are common challenges for home-movers. Host Gemma Casey is joined by Haydn Thomas of Cornerstone Finance Group, Ross Williams of OSB Group and Jodie Beck of Mortgage Maison to explore how regulated bridging loans can provide a flexible solution, allowing buyers to proceed with confidence, and how advisors can guide them through this short-term finance option.

    22 min
  7. Advising on Business Insurance Needs

    08/14/2025

    Advising on Business Insurance Needs

    Having the right insurance cover in place can protect a business itself and can also provide security for an owner’s family. Host Gemma Casey is joined by Paul Morgan of Cornerstone Finance and Jude Reynolds of UK Life to discuss the role of a mortgage advisor in ensuring that business owners understand their options and are properly protected from a range of risks.

    22 min
  8. Personal Protection in Mortgage Advice

    07/30/2025

    Personal Protection in Mortgage Advice

    Personal protection insurance is a crucial part of any financial plan - not just a tick-box alongside a mortgage. Host Gemma Casey is joined by Rob Jackson of Trust Mortgage, Steve Evans of Scottish Widows Protection and Phil Emanuel of Cornerstone Finance to discuss how life cover, critical illness, and income protection can provide long-term security for clients and peace of mind for advisers.

    26 min
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The Cornerstone Finance Group Podcast addresses key challenges and opportunities in the mortgage and protection market, highlighting how top-performing mortgage advisors can turn customers into clients and build a successful and scalable business. The series features insights from Cornerstone’s senior team, funders and finance providers as well as advisors who share best practice on client conversations and relationships. Guests tackle topics including being ready for the record numbers of fixed-rate deals due to expire in 2025 and 2026, supporting first-time buyers, buy-to-let borrowers and foreign nationals, and helping clients with protection products and bridging finance.

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