Business Details
9 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mortgage Broker in Preston
Mortgage Advice Hut, formerly known as Tarleton Mortgage Centre, is based in Preston, covering areas such as Ormskirk, Wigan, Leyland, and beyond. For those outside these areas, we offer nationwide services through remote appointments. Our team works diligently to source the best UK mortgages available, including exclusive deals from select brokers. By using constantly updated sourcing systems, we strive to secure the most competitive mortgage deal for you.
Services
First-Time Buyer Mortgages
Home Mover Mortgages
Remortgage Services
Debt Consolidation Mortgages
Equity Release
Buy-to-Let Advice
New-Build Mortgages
Protection Insurance
Mortgage Calculators
Financial Risk Warnings
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We provide mortgage advice to clients both locally and across the UK
- Our advisers search the entire market to find the best mortgage deals
- We offer expert advice from CeMAP-certified professionals with advanced qualifications
- We combine face-to-face service with secure digital mortgage management tools
- Our FCA-regulated operations ensure compliance with financial services standards
Associations and certifications
- Financial Conduct Authority
Services
Mortgage Advice
Mortgage Advice Hut offers access to exclusive deals through a wide network of lenders. We make the process of choosing and applying for a mortgage straightforward, offering both virtual and face-to-face consultations. Our focus is on providing the most competitive deals to ensure you get the best possible rate.
Protection
We understand the importance of safeguarding you and your family against unforeseen events. Protection insurance offers valuable coverage in cases of death, critical illness, accident, or unemployment. While such circumstances are unpleasant to consider, they must be planned for, especially when securing a mortgage. Our team will help you explore the most suitable protection options for your needs.
Equity Release
For those aged 55 and above, equity release offers a pathway to unlock the monetary value within their property, allowing access to funds without selling. This approach supports various financial goals, such as enhancing retirement income, undertaking home renovations, or assisting family members, enabling homeowners to remain in their residence while utilising its value.
People
Rachel Ray
Mortgage & Protection Advisor
Rachel has 15 years' experience in financial services, holding CeMAP, CeRER, and FSRE qualifications. She founded Tarleton Mortgage Centre in 2017 and leads Mortgage Advice Hut's advisory team with expertise in complex mortgage solutions.
Georgia Madden
Mortgage & Protection Advisor
Georgia is a CeMAP-qualified mortgage adviser specialising in first-time buyer mortgages and protection insurance. She joined Mortgage Advice Hut in 2022, bringing expertise in combining mortgage solutions with risk management strategies.
Questions
What mortgage types do you offer?
We offer first-time buyer, remortgage, debt consolidation, equity release, buy-to-let, and new-build mortgages with access to the full UK market.
Are your services available outside Lancashire?
Yes, we provide mortgage advice nationwide through virtual and telephone appointments alongside local face-to-face services.
How do you find competitive mortgage rates?
Our whole-of-market search includes exclusive deals from lenders not directly accessible to consumers through our advanced sourcing systems.
What qualifications do your advisers hold?
Our team includes CeMAP-certified professionals with additional qualifications in equity release and financial regulation.
How do you explain mortgage risks?
We provide clear risk warnings about repossession, early repayment charges, and affordability assessments during our jargon-free consultations.
Can you help with mortgage applications during evenings or weekends?
Yes, we offer flexible appointments from 9am-8pm Monday-Friday and 9am-3pm Saturday to accommodate client schedules.
Reviews (23)
Cindy
Mar 08, 2025
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Rachel has been so helpful every step of the way. She explains things really well and helps with weighing up the pros/cons of different options. Would not hesistate to recommend her to others. Thanks Rachel
Sarah Horton
Mar 05, 2025
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Would recommend the mortgage hut in helping secure a mortgage deal. Very hardworking and informative. Took the stress away and made the whole process very straightforward and within my time scale. Thank you Rachel.
Deborah
Feb 20, 2025
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Georgia was fantastic with my remortgage. Alway on hand to answer any questions. Would highly recommend
Megan Ambage
Feb 18, 2025
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Amazing service as usual from Mortgage Advice Hut. We've been with them since we were first time buyers, and they made the process so easy and smooth. As complete novices to the mortgage world - we cannot thank Rachel and the team enough. Found us the best deal for our renewal, and will be with them forever!
Dominic Naylor
Feb 09, 2025
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I like mortgage advice hut lovely people to work with and they always have my best interests with my current mortgage. Really are a very good company to work with and are definitely worth 5 stars.
Kristian Samways
Feb 23, 2024
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Second time we have used the mortgage advice hut and wont go anywhere else. Great advice, friendly service and cater for any needs and expectations. Another job well done, thank you.
John Wigan
Jan 09, 2024
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Thanks to rachel and the team was a very pleasent experience. Would certainly recommend mortgage advice hut and the team thanks
Kay
Nov 29, 2023
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Highly recommend service, caring nature, genuinely want to get you the best deal! Very reasonable charges too. Totally trustworthy. We dealt with Georgia and she is just wonderful at her job and a beautiful person. As someone who is autistic with many health and cognitive challenges, Georgia was understanding, patient and I felt comfortable with her through the whole process! She made the process very smooth. Georgia fought to get us the best interest deal and saved us lots of money on our mortgage with her extensive knowledge and experience. We will be back again in 5 year's! Thanks so much for helping our dream come true in gaining our first home
Shannon Thomson
Mar 17, 2023
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Cant thank Rachel and Laura enough for helping me with my mortgage! Really good service, would highly recommend!
Phil
Mar 11, 2023
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Tarleton were superb, made everything seem easier and were so helpful and knowledgeable. I 100% recommend them to anyone wanting help in buying a new home.
Adam Studdart
Jan 04, 2023
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Outstanding service - Georgia helped us every step of the way to secure our first mortgage and nothing was too much trouble. Georgia went above and beyond to answer all our questions, and we were grateful throughout for her friendly approach, quick responses and knowledgable advice. We cannot thank Georgia and recommend Tarleton Mortgage Centre enough.
Kay Sim
Dec 21, 2022
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Very late on my review but honestly could not recommend highly enough! Georgia was incredibly helpful and made sure I had a good understanding of everything each step of the way. She made the process much less stressful than I had thought it would be and everything happened very quickly and smoothly!
Claire Mc
Nov 26, 2022
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Extremely friendly and knowledgeable, nothing was ever too much trouble! Rachel and her team were amazing, answering all my questions and helping to fill out any paperwork. Very helpful and nothing was too much was too trouble! I have recommended Rachel and her team to friends, family and customers at work!
Vicky Murray
Aug 05, 2022
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From beginning to end Rachel was fantastic! Her advice was thorough, easy to understand and prompt! Will be coming back for all our future financial advice!
Natalie Cookman
Jun 10, 2022
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These ladies are fabulous. Excellent advice, patience of saints and so helpful. Thank you Rachel & Laura for looking after us. We got there finally with the house with you guys by our side all the way.
Alex Dorrian
Jan 29, 2022
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Brilliant! Very helpful with everything. Theres never a moment you feel like you are waiting. All ways responsive quick to help you with every question you have. Anyone looking for a professional service Tarleton Mortgage Centre i highly recommend this company! We had the pleasure to have Georgia helping us complete are mortgage absolutely brilliant with everything! Thank you so much for your hard work an help Alex & filka
Kirsty Hazelwood
Jan 18, 2022
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Couldn't have asked for a better service. Georgia was great! Nothing was too much trouble. She was extremely patient and went out if her way throughout the whole moving process to explain everything.
John Ashcroft
Nov 10, 2021
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I would highly recommend Tarleton Mortgage Centre. The work and effort put in by Georgia to help us secure our Mortgage was outstanding. Georgia was always available to help with any question and nothing was to much trouble. Brilliant company and staff.
Stephanie Robertson
Oct 28, 2021
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I cant thank Georgia enough for helping us secure our first mortgage. We were a complex case, and she went above and beyond to get us exactly what we needed to become homeowners. She replied to every email promptly and couldnt have been more professional and knowledgeable. Were so very grateful and will be returning when our fixed term ends. Her friendly approach and guidance have made this such a smooth process. I couldnt recommend you enough. Thank you.
Thrive Personal Training Gym
Sep 25, 2019
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Rachel made the process really easy. Reliable, helpful and straight forward advice. We would recommend to anyone.
Michael Rookyard
Mar 07, 2019
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Tarleton Mortgage Centre (Rachel) was really helpful, informative and was always quick at responding to any issues, queries or concerns. 5 star experience and would recommend to anyone!
Dave O.
Dec 28, 2018
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Rachel provided us with a first class service explaining step by step, guiding us through the process of finding the best possible mortgage to completion. Her professional, knowledgeable and friendly approach means nothing is too much trouble for her, she's always there to help along the way. I would wholehearted recommend her to my family and friends. I will certainly be using Tarleton Mortgage Centre again in the future.
Lewis Holden
Sep 23, 2017
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We recently went to Rachel to change our mortgage. She gave us some great advice and was very helpful. We would recommend her to anyone.