Saker will rejoin the mortgage advisers from Countrywide, where he first started as a mortgage consultant in 2003. He rose through the ranks at the property services group, becoming regional sales manager, financial services director and most recently, regional mortgage services director.
He has extensive experience spanning two decades in financial services over which he recruited and mentored many brokers.
In this new role, Saker will continue to help new recruits through the self-employed process. At the same time, he will support existing brokers in expanding their business plans, building their own teams and targeting opportunities beyond traditional mortgages and protection.
Currently, the team is made up of 30 members of staff supporting nearly 500 self-employed brokers across the country.
Just Mortgages: ‘A great time to learn your craft’
Saker said: “Just Mortgages provides an exciting platform for both new and experienced brokers to succeed with their own businesses. I’m delighted to be joining the team and using my experience to help with this process. Mentoring brokers is a real passion of mine, whether it’s being a sounding board, offering advice or pushing them and challenging them to reach that next level.”
“There’s no question it’s a complex market, especially with the ongoing cost of living challenges. Across my 20 years in the industry, I’ve seen my fair share of crises and I’m still standing.
“In reality, it’s a great time to cut your teeth and learn your craft as it pushes you to explore new opportunities and other revenue drivers to move the business forward. Just Mortgages has all the tools to help brokers do this and I look forward to supporting brokers across the region and division.”
Ben Allkins, head of mortgages and protection at Just Mortgages reflected: “Wayne is an excellent hire for the self-employed division, bringing additional real-world broker experience and two decades of knowledge to our talented management team. This is great news for our brokers as it further strengthens the support structure that is available to them.”
“Going self-employed certainly takes a leap of faith and can sometimes be a lonely experience. In addition to a full team that has walked the walk as a broker, we provide day-to-day support with sales, marketing and compliance, and connect brokers with our in-house learning and development team. This not only supports the transition but provides the necessary platform for each broker to progress.
“The proposition offered by Just Mortgages proves popular with brokers looking for the independence of becoming self-employed, all while still accessing expert advice and support. Through its business principals programme, brokers are provided with the relevant training to not only expand their own teams, but improve their leadership and management skills.”
