Leading figures from the UK mortgage lending community gathered last night at the exclusive Century Club on Shaftesbury Avenue for a targeted networking and strategy event hosted by Mortgage Advice Bureau.
The invitation-only evening brought together senior executives from MAB’s core lender partners to hear what MAB described as a forward-looking blueprint for the year ahead and deeper engagement.
The private members’ club, known for its discretion and central London location, provided the backdrop for a series of discussions focused on collaboration, distribution strategy and evolving market dynamics as MAB continues its growth trajectory following a strong set of strategic moves in 2025.
MAB, one of the UK’s largest consumer intermediary brands and specialist networks for mortgage advisers, reported increased adviser numbers and revenue as well as a range of acquisitions and investments that have broadened its market reach.
DEMAND SHIFT
Guests were briefed on expected activity across refinance and purchase markets, with senior figures from MAB outlining how they see demand shifting as lenders and brokerages adjust to trends such as higher fixed-rate maturities and evolving stress-test frameworks.
Speakers emphasised the importance of adviser engagement and technology in driving efficiency across the intermediary channel, a theme that has been central to MAB’s recent strategy.
Several lender representatives said that the event offered an unusual level of peer-to-peer dialogue, with a particular focus on how MAB and lenders can mutually benefit from data-driven insights and improved referral pathways.
Main picture: Peter Brodnicki, CEO, Mortgage Advice Bureau
