Dreamed of owning his own business
Colin Dunlop of HQ Mortgages had always dreamed of owning his own business. After spending six years as an adviser with Primis, he knew the time had come to take the next step and become an AR. But if he was going to make the leap, Colin wanted to do it with the right partner by his side. For him, that meant finding the best Network, one with the people, systems, and support to help him build the business he had always envisioned. So, the hunt began, along with some thorough due diligence.
When Colin discovered The Right Mortgage, he quickly saw the difference compared to his previous experience. The standout factor was the support. Rather than looking for mistakes or placing barriers in the way, TRM provided genuine, practical guidance that gave him the confidence to grow. “They are not out there to trip you up and point fingers,” Colin explains. “They let you do your job with proper support, and that ultimately makes HQ Mortgages a better place to work.”
Common sense approach to compliance
That culture of encouragement has made it easier for Colin to recruit and bring in new advisers, safe in the knowledge that they will thrive with the tools and CRM system available. The common-sense approach to compliance has also been a huge plus, striking the right balance between safety and freedom. As Colin puts it:
“People always say the grass isn’t always greener, but in this case it most certainly is.”
Turning ambition into reality
When Colin joined TRM, his initial goal was to recruit one adviser in the first 12 months. With the help of TRM’s recruitment support and seamless onboarding process, he surpassed that goal in just six months. Now, he is already on his way to bringing in a third adviser within the first year. Another target for Colin has been breaking into the Network’s Top 100 firms, and with a few months left to go in the year, HQ Mortgages is firmly on track.
Breaking into the top 100
The backing of TRM’s intuitive CRM system has been key, helping him work more efficiently and freeing up more time to focus on growth. Combined with ongoing recruitment and compliance support, Colin has been able to move faster and build momentum at every step.
For Colin, joining TRM has been the decision that turned ambition into reality. With the right Network behind him, HQ Mortgages is no longer just a vision; it is a thriving, growing business with exciting plans for the future.
