Just Mortgages’ self-employed division is now made up of more than 300 brokers.

The self-employed division is aimed at brokers who are looking for the independence that comes from being self-employed but value the support they get from being employed.

It was established in June 2016, with just three brokers and by December 2017 there were 81 advisers in the division. By September 2019 this had grown to over 200.

Carl Parker (pictured), national director of Just Mortgages self-employed division, said: “Brokers benefit from a dedicated sales manager to support them, and all the backup they need. When something like Covid-19 hits, the knowledge that they are part of something bigger is something that our brokers have particularly valued.

“At the same time, brokers are self-employed and have the freedom to take their business in whatever direction they want to achieve their own goals.

“Unlike other networks with self-employed arms, we don’t charge a monthly fee: we earn when brokers earn, so it’s in our interests to help them succeed.”