#146 - Mortgage Mentors: Why Collaboration Powers the Mortgage Industry with Kate Davies
The Accord Mortgages Growth Series Podcast
Release Date: 04/30/2026
#147 - Broker Talks: Using Social Media to Educate & Win Clients
The Accord Mortgages Growth Series Podcast
In episode #147 of the Growth Series podcast, host Telephone Business Development Manager at Accord Mortgages is joined by Chris Days, Mortgage and Protection Broker at GoMortgage to discuss how social media, particularly TikTok, can be used to educate clients and build trust in the mortgage industry. Chris shares his experience of growing a social media presence through consistency, plain-language education and live engagement, as well as the compliance considerations brokers need to be aware of. The episode offers practical insight for brokers who are hesitant to get started and...
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#146 - Mortgage Mentors: Why Collaboration Powers the Mortgage Industry with Kate Davies
The Accord Mortgages Growth Series Podcast
In episode #146 of the Growth Series podcast’s Mortgage Mentors series, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages, speaks with Kate Davies about her extensive career across the mortgage industry and the pivotal role collaboration plays in its success. Kate shares how she entered the sector, the evolution of trade bodies and the importance of bringing lenders, intermediaries and policymakers together. The discussion covers key regulatory milestones, including the development of the mortgage code and how those early efforts to self-regulate shaped today’s framework. Kate also...
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#145 - The Power of Mentorship & Allyship
The Accord Mortgages Growth Series Podcast
In episode #145 of the Growth Series podcast, host Angelika Christian hosts a panel discussion on mentorship and allyship in financial services. Joined by Andrew Calder, Charlotte Pearce, Pete Gwilliam and Josie O’Hanlon, the panel shares real-life perspectives on how supportive relationships influence career progression, confidence and workplace culture. The discussion touches on the value of having advocates in your corner, the importance of creating inclusive environments, and the challenges many professionals face around flexibility and self-belief. Listeners will come away...
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#144 - Understanding Women’s Health
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In episode #144 of the Growth Series podcast, host Angelika Christian introduces a live session from Accord’s 2026 International Women’s Day conference, featuring Kelly Beaumont, Founder of Olive Avocado. The conversation explores the realities of women’s health, from the impact of hormonal changes to the challenges of managing symptoms and seeking support. It touches on common conditions, key life stages, and why awareness in the workplace is still evolving. Listeners will also hear practical insights on improving wellbeing through simple, sustainabl
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#143 - Surviving Economic Abuse
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In episode #143 of the Growth Series podcast, we share a live recording from Accord’s 2026 International Women’s Day conference featuring Angelika Christian hosting a session with Lauren Garrett from Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA). The conversation explores what economic abuse is, why it is often misunderstood, and how it can manifest within financial relationships and systems. Lauren shares insights into the scale of the issue, the barriers to disclosure, and the role financial services professionals can play in recognising and responding to it. Listeners will gain an...
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#142 - Mortgage Mentors: AI, HubSpot and the Modern Mortgage Firm with Jon Pittham
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In episode #142 of the Growth Series podcast’s Mortgage Mentors series,Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages speaks with Jon Pittham, Founder & Managing Director of HubSpot consultancy Karman Digital to discuss how mortgage and financial advice firms can navigate the growing influence of AI and marketing technology. The episode explores the shift towards more human-focused advice, the importance of consistent client engagement, and how brokers can begin modernising their approach without becoming overwhelmed. Jon shares practical views on using AI effectively, alongside...
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#141 - Economists’ 2026 Forecasts & Outlook (4th Annual Edition)
The Accord Mortgages Growth Series Podcast
In episode #141 of the Growth Series podcast’s Mortgage Mentors series,Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages is joined by Charles Roe (UK Finance) and Rob Thomas (IMLA) to examine what 2026 could hold for the mortgage market. The discussion compares gross lending forecasts of £300–£320 billion and unpacks the drivers behind them, including affordability pressures, rising real incomes and anticipated base rate movements. The episode explores the scale of the remortgage opportunity, evolving lender appetite around high LTV and LTI lending, support for first-time...
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#140 - Economists’ 2025 Year in Review (4th Annual Edition)
The Accord Mortgages Growth Series Podcast
In episode #140 of the Growth Series podcast’s Mortgage Mentors series, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages is joined by Charles Roe (UK Finance) and Rob Thomas (IMLA) for the fourth annual Economists’ Year in Review, analysing how the mortgage market performed in 2025 and why lending exceeded expectations. They discuss the drivers behind stronger-than-forecast activity, the impact of regulatory adjustments, evolving lender behaviour, shifting dynamics in buy-to-let, and what borrower choices between product transfers and remortgaging signal about confidence levels. The...
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#139 - Mortgage Mentors: Building a Career in Mortgages with Nicola Goldie
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In episode #139 of the Growth Series podcast’s Mortgage Mentors series, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages interviews Nicola Goldie, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Aldermore Bank. Nicola shares her unconventional journey into mortgages, moving through travel, retail, PR and insurance before finding her place in the intermediary market. She discusses the lessons learned along the way, the importance of relationship-led partnerships and how trust, shared ambition and adaptability shape long-term success. The conversation also explores Nicola’s commitment to...
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#138 - Mortgage Mentors: Lessons from 4 Decades in Mortgages with Jeremy Duncombe
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In episode #138 of the Growth Series podcast’s Mortgage Mentors series, Ben Thompson, Director at Mortgage Advice Bureau turns the tables and interviews Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages. Jeremy reflects on his career journey from starting out at Halifax to leading one of the UK’s best-known intermediary lenders, sharing the experiences that shaped his views on leadership, people development and partnership across the mortgage market. The discussion explores why attitude and resilience matter more than qualifications alone, the thinking behind the Growth...
info_outlineIn episode #146 of the Growth Series podcast’s Mortgage Mentors series, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages, speaks with Kate Davies about her extensive career across the mortgage industry and the pivotal role collaboration plays in its success. Kate shares how she entered the sector, the evolution of trade bodies and the importance of bringing lenders, intermediaries and policymakers together.
The discussion covers key regulatory milestones, including the development of the mortgage code and how those early efforts to self-regulate shaped today’s framework. Kate also reflects on recurring market cycles, external pressures and why maintaining a steady, principles-led approach is critical for long-term resilience.
Looking to the future, the conversation explores the impact of AI and technology, with a focus on balancing innovation with the continued need for human interaction. Kate also offers practical advice for those starting out in the industry, emphasising the importance of networking, learning from others and building a meaningful career within a collaborative environment.