Mortgage Broker In South West England For Sale

Business description

This company was established in 2001 and since inception it has become one of the leading Mortgage and Insurance brokerages in the South West, catering for a large and diverse database of customers located in Somerset, Devon and Dorset. Eighty five per cent of its revenue comes from the sale of mortgage and life assurance products with a further fifteen percent being generated by investment advice.

In spite of recent trading conditions the company has continued to perform well, generating an annual fee income of circa £600,000 with the associated profits being in the region of £350,000 and with Directors drawing salaries from that figure in excess of £130,000.

The growth of the business has been based on regular client contact with the majority of customers receiving a bi-annual visit. This policy has resulted in excellent long term relationships, that in turn have generated excellent levels of referrals that result in an average of over twenty new clients every month. The directors consider that there is no other major competitor in the region.

It is noteworthy that of the three existing director's one may be willing to remain with the business.

Equipment:

The company uses Sage Accounts and Payroll to control its administration. It is currently creating a computerised client database and this process will be completed by December 2009.

Key Strengths:

Retention of one of the existing directors
Well established with an excellent reputation.
Large and diverse database
Strong levels of referral
Qualified staff
Sound balance sheet

Key Opportunities:

Development of an IFA revenue stream
Fee based advice for investors
Development of the high net worth client bank

Financial Information:

The business is being offered for sale on a going concern basis, all financial discussions will take place directly between the vendor and all interested parties under the auspices of Turner Butler.

The business generates a total fee income of circa £600,000 with the operating profits being in the region of £350,000 Directors draw salaries from that figure in excess of £130,000.

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease terms:

The single storey building covers circa 2000 sq ft at a monthly rent of £1500.

Location:

The business occupies premises in a rural location. The single storey building covers circa 2000 sq ft at a monthly rent of £1500. The lease is for a four year period with annual break clauses if required.

Business Operation

Competition / Market:

The company has a web site, with the remaining business coming by way of referral.

Reasons for selling:

The founding director has decided to take early retirement and pursue an interest in agriculture.

Employees:

Three directors Two mortgage advisors Four administrators

Years established:

2001

Other information

Support & training:

It is likely that one of the directors would be happy to remain with the business, making the purchase a seamless procedure. The existing director will be willing to remain associated with the company on a consultancy basis for an agreed period of time.