Catherine Darlow - Mortgage, Protection & Equity Release Adviser

So many lenders reducing mortgage interest rates at the moment ⬇️ 🤩

🎥 It’s just over 3 months since CV Mortgages went live!

🤝 I’ve been settling in, meeting new people, had clients seek me out, had referrals, attended networking events, made new contacts, been introduced to products I’ve not had access to before, the list goes on!

🏖️ But for now I’m on annual leave for the next 2 weeks and I’m going to try my best to relax and switch off so that I can come back firing on all cylinders 💥

I had a great first meeting with East Anglian Women In Business this morning at Arbuckles Ely. Lots of new connections made - solicitors, wellbeing, media, nutritionists, artists, proof readers, life coaches and some I’ve unintentionally not mentioned! I look forward to seeing you again next month.

It’s not all about mortgages, I have connections in other places that I can help you with 🧘🏻‍♀️ 👩🏻‍🎨 🥗 📖

Thank you Star Radio and sorry to those who heard me “singing” to win the tickets 🤣I completed murdered ‘Dignity’ and it was only one word 😂

🌟Wow!

👀 Look at this for a review!

🎺 I’m not blowing my own trumpet, but…

❓ Give me a call if you have any questions about your mortgage or protection

• Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
• Think carefully before securing other debts against your home.

❌ You do not have to use the estate agent’s broker despite what horror stories they may tell you

‼️ It’s always been a problem and I try to warn all of my clients of this potential trap

• Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
• Think carefully before securing other debts against your home.

Estate agent hard-selling its broker or solicitor? Your rights Buying a property can be stressful, and isn't made easier by an estate agent saying you MUST use its recommended solicitor or mortgage broker. This dodgy practice is known as 'conditional selling' – it's against the law, can cost you more and even risk sales falling through, yet it's widespread. W...

⚽️ Is it coming home!? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇪🇸

Maybe! But what I do know is…

Your mortgage and protection solutions are just a Stones throw away.

If you feel things are going Southgate with your current broker, Saka them off!

I will not Palmer you off with excuses and you Kane guarantee that I will keep you updated along the way.

I will Pickford the right mortgage lender and protection provider for you and make Shaw that your monthly payments do not mean that you’ll be living on Rice for the next 5 years 😜

My Mainoo priority is YOU

And it's LIVE!...

We have a website!

CV Mortgages When looking for the right mortgage and protection cover, I have full access to the market and can recommend the provider that best suits your needs and circumstances.

Just a couple of First Time Buyer successes the day they got their keys to their first home 🏡
So pleased to be able to help Kieran & Amber and Jake & Jordan Little Luxuries beauty by Jordan

🥁 Drum roll please…I’m thrilled to announce that CV Mortgages is now up and running!

🔠 If you know me well you’ll know what the CV stands for ☺️

🗃️ Business cards have been ordered.

📧 New email address is up and running ([email protected] if you’re interested 😜).

🛜 Website is in progress.

Exciting times coming up 😀

Thank you to those who have supported and encouraged me in my transition from PAYE, to self-employed in December working with The Kentish Mortgage Company (thanks Chris!), to going it alone with the support of The Cornerstone Network 😊



• Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
• Think carefully before securing other debts against your home

My friend goes to Bangalore, my brother in law goes to Washington and I go to Coventry for a work trip 🤷🏻‍♀️😂

A great day full of information to support me to help you, with speakers from Coventry Building Society Truffle Finance Paymentshield and UnderwriteMe as part of Cornerstone on the Road.



• Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
• Think carefully before securing other debts against your home.

“I want a mortgage” 💷

Just think about that, do you!? 😳

You want the house, but you need the mortgage to get the house as I’m guessing you don’t have hundreds of thousands of pounds so that you can buy the house for cash? 🏠

Do you protect your income to help ensure that you can keep the house in the event of long term accident or sickness? How long will your employer pay sick pay? 🤮

Do you have anything that will provide you with a lump sum of money in the event of death or a cancer diagnosis? ☠️

I can help put something in place to help with this and it may not be as expensive as you think 😀👍

Feel free to give me a call to chat through 📞



• Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
• Think carefully before securing other debts against your home.

Call now to connect with business.

…for being able to have a break and see some blue sky ☀️ I’ll be back, recharged and fully functional on Thursday 🤓

In the absence of doggy chocolate, Dudley has been bought an Easter bunny 🐰

🍂 Does the end of September seem a long way off? It’s 6 months away.

👋🏼 6 months ago I handed my notice in from my employed position. It feels like yesterday.

❗️If your mortgage is due for renewal in the next 6 months, it is now the time to start looking at what options are available to you. The end of September will be here quicker than you think.

Feel free to give me a call to discuss all things mortgage 🏡 💷🔑

Mortgage protection usually comes in the form of life cover and mortgagors tend to take this form of protection out because it’s the cheapest option. Just because it’s the cheapest option, doesn’t mean it’s the best reason to take it.
Now more than ever it’s important to take time to review your protection options. The alternatives to life cover are more expensive because you are statistically more likely to need to claim on them. Can you forego your daily Costa (other coffees are available!) to cover the cost and protect yourself and your family?

I love my job really!



• Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
• Think carefully before securing other debts against your home.

🎶 Had a great night last night catching up with ex-colleagues and friends at a charity music quiz raising money for Suffolk Mind Thank you Knights Lowe for all your hard work in putting it together and thank you Larkbridge Mortgages Ltd for the invite. Larkbridge A came a respectable 6th out of 23 and we only had 3 team members where most others had 4, just sayin’! 🙌🏼 I won’t say where Larkbridge B came 😜

Sample question: which was the biggest song from the 2010’s with the most sales, both physical and streaming? 🤔

Hint - it’s not Gangnam Style 🕺🏼

Some thank you flowers that I received from a client (admittedly they were delivered last Saturday!) 💐

How on earth are we over half way through January already?! 😱 It’s been a busy start to the year for me which I’m incredibly thankful for and would like to thank those that have contacted me and/or recommended me 🌟

What I’ve noticed recently is that I don’t have to turn my light on to work later in the afternoon as early as I was a few weeks ago. The evenings are drawing out ever so slightly (that’s such a grown up thing to say 😂) so that must mean that longer days (and warmer ones!) are on the way 🌼 🌷🌱

Have a wonderful weekend 😊

It’s official, rates of sub 4% are now available!!

Subject to status.
Rates can be withdrawn at any time.



• Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
• Think carefully before securing other debts against your home.

What a good start to the year 😃

Some clients came to me just before Christmas as they felt that their current broker wasn’t making any progress. Today, while they’re on honeymoon in Mexico 🇲🇽 I got to tell them that their mortgage offer had been issued 🎉 (they asked me to update them!) Notice the comment at the bottom of the photo 😊

If you are able, I hope you have a wonderful Christmas period. Christmas should be a time of joy but it can also be a tough time for some, not everyone enjoys this time of year.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas from me and my assistant, Dudley🎄

My first review from a previous client. Thank you so much Jane Chapman for your lovely review x 😁

So, I went to see Madonna last night at the 02 and she was pretty mega. If I can move like that at 65, or even now, I’d be happy!

🕺🏼 Anyway, I’m here if you want to get Into the (mortgage) Groove and discuss your current arrangements and plans.

🌟 If you think your credit file is on the Borderline, I’ll review this for you and give you an honest opinion, usually it’s not as bad as you think and you might think I’m your Ray of Light (or maybe your Lucky Star 😜)

💕Whilst reviewing your mortgage don’t forget to review protection so that you and those you Cherish are looked after. Don’t get Hung Up on the cost, it could be invaluable to you.

I really can’t be any more cheesy today!



• Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

• Think carefully before securing other debts against your home.

After many years advising & administering mortgages and a lot of arguing with myself, I’ve finally taken the plunge and have become a self employed mortgage and protection broker. 😱

🏡 If you have a mortgage, need a mortgage, want to move, want to buy a buy-to-let, want to buy a holiday let or have anything house related, give me a call.

👨‍👩‍👦 If you have, don’t have, or would like to discuss personal protection, give me a call. Trust me, the younger you take it out, the cheaper it will be.

👵🏻👴🏼 I also advise on equity release for over 55’s. If I don’t think it’s right for you/your family, I’ll tell you.

🌍 I have access to lenders & providers from the whole market and can find the most suitable products for your circumstances.

💷 I don’t care what you earn or don’t earn, what debts you have or don’t have, I just want to help you!

🙏🏻 I’d really appreciate your support in my new venture so please feel free to get in touch and/or pass my details on to friends and family.😊

❓If you have any questions, please just let me know.

📖 Thanks for reading x



• Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
• Think carefully before securing other debts against your home.