The Mortgage Pod Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As first time buyers we were unsure of the process, but Steve made everything so clear and easy. Always contactable, responsive and knowledgeable, Steve's experience and calm kept things runnin... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Found through a friend recommendation. Took out all the hassle of applying for the mortgage myself - and included points around redemption fees, other fees, cash back, legal fees being paid etc... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Steve at the Mortgage Pod was incredibly helpful from day 1, right the way through to completion. As it was our first time buying, we had lots of questions and concerns about the process. However, Ste... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If you’re lucky enough to find Steve in your search for a mortgage broker then look no further. Steve was amazing throughout the entire process. He found by far the most competitive products and worke... See more

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An Independent, whole of mortgage broker in Portsmouth that's making quality home buying advice more accessible. Founded by experienced mortgage broker Steve Humphrey with the aim to improve the home buying journey.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I cannot recommend Steve and The…

I cannot recommend Steve and The Mortgage Pod highly enough.

As first-time buyers, our case was far from straightforward. We initially faced a mortgage decline and were beginning to think our purchase might not be possible. Steve took the time to understand our circumstances, explored multiple lending options, and never gave up on finding a solution that worked for us.

Throughout the process, he was professional, knowledgeable, patient and incredibly responsive. He explained every stage clearly, kept us updated, answered our many questions, and gave us confidence even when things became challenging. Rather than settling for the easiest option, he worked hard to secure the best mortgage available for our situation.

Thanks to Steve’s persistence and expertise, we have now received our Barclays mortgage offer and are progressing with the purchase of our first home. We genuinely appreciate the effort, honesty and dedication he has shown from start to finish.

If you’re looking for a mortgage adviser who truly cares about getting the best outcome for his clients, I would have no hesitation in recommending Steve and The Mortgage Pod.

Thank you again, Steve—we’re incredibly grateful for everything you’ve done for us.

September 21, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Could not rate Barry from the Mortgage…

Could not rate Barry from the Mortgage pod any higher. He was always at the end of the phone and got us a mortgage over in a few days over the Christmas period.
He made the process incredibly easy and stress free.

Thank you Barry

December 21, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Barry was so helpful

Barry was so helpful. We have used him a couple of times and he is always efficient, great communicator and has always found and recommended the best deal for us. He always goes the extra mile when circumstances change unexpectedly.

March 17, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great!

Barry was really efficient and helpful. He made finding our new mortgage a very quick and painless process. We will be using The Mortgage Pod again when it's time to remortgage for sure.

March 17, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend working with Barry and…

Highly recommend working with Barry and the team at the Mortgage Pod, super responsive and helpful with some great advice. We had a few issues with our mortgage application over the Christmas period but Barry and Steve were a great help in getting everything sorted.

December 19, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service! 100% recommend!

Amazing service! Barry is so helpful, really knowledgeable and nothing is ever too much trouble. We will always use Barry for our Mortgage and highly recommend his services

November 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a brilliant experience with Steve…

I had a brilliant experience with Steve and the team. She is extremely knowledgable and pragmatic. What has been a very complicated and frustrating process in the past was very quick and easy with Steve.

September 30, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fab Service A* - would recommend

We’ve used the Mortgage Pod now for renewing our mortgage a couple of times and they have been super helpful always on hand with any questions and gets us the best deal on the market.
When we don’t understand anything they are happy to explain so we do ☺️ we would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a Mortgage/renewal etc and wouldn’t go anywhere else.
Simple smooth and easy from start to finish- Great communication too.

September 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent communication

Steve and his team made renewing our buy to let mortgages stress free. Every step is explained clearly with very little inconvenience to ourselves. Communication was excellent throughout the process. We would highly recommend the mortgage pod for their excellent customer service and offering a more personable experience when getting or renewing a mortgage.

September 30, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional and transparent

Barry helped me through a remortgage - he was very consistent in his accessibility, very through with keeping line with financial regulations, so a true professional, did a lot of maths for me, and explained the options making sure I had the best fit for a 2 year fix - Im a customer now so I'll be in touch again in a year or so

Thanks again Barry Top man,

Regards Olly

June 2, 2025
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Thank you very much for the 5 star review Olly. Very pleased to hear that Barry took great care of you and your mortgage! 💥

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from start to finish

Steve at the Mortgage Pod was incredibly helpful from day 1, right the way through to completion. As it was our first time buying, we had lots of questions and concerns about the process. However, Steve helped put us at ease, was always available and responded really quickly to any queries we had. Making the process very simple and pain-free for us! Couldn't recommend enough!

September 29, 2025
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Reply from The Mortgage Pod

Thank you for the great review Gavin, it was a pleasure to work together! 😎

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Steve's experience made first time buying easy

As first time buyers we were unsure of the process, but Steve made everything so clear and easy.

Always contactable, responsive and knowledgeable, Steve's experience and calm kept things running smoothly, and he quickly kept us informed of changes to interest rates meaning we were able to twice improve on our product.

Would definitely come to Steve in the future.

September 26, 2025
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Reply from The Mortgage Pod

Really appreciate your 5 star feedback Mike, thanks very much for working with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10

Steve offered us some fantastic support and guidance throughout our house buying journey. As first time buyers, we were a little overwhelmed, but Steve took the time to to explain the process and we often turned to him with quick questions. He was super quick to respond and kept us updated every step of the way. Would 100% recommend

September 26, 2025
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Thank you so much for the positive review, we’re very happy to see everything went smoothly for you 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best in the business - look no further

If you’re lucky enough to find Steve in your search for a mortgage broker then look no further. Steve was amazing throughout the entire process. He found by far the most competitive products and worked tirelessly to make sure the product was competitive with any interest rate changes. I’ll gladly recommend his services to anyone and will be delighted to use his services again in the future.

July 27, 2025
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Reply from The Mortgage Pod

Thank you Shayan. It’s been a pleasure to help, your review is very much appreciated 🙏

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely fantastic service

Absolutely fantastic service, Steve was amazing and so polite, professional and helpful!

July 20, 2023
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Reply from The Mortgage Pod

That’s very kind, thank you Amber. Thank you for working with The Mortgage Pod 🎉

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always the best from The Mortage Pod!

Steve is a great guy. Very knowledgeable and always available to answer any questions. Has helped me out with my remortgage and kept on top of it all when I forget to complete paperwork! Will see in again in 2 years time 👊🏻

July 18, 2023
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Reply from The Mortgage Pod

Thanks very much for your feedback Rory, always a pleasure to help!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great, friendly mortgage advice

Steve was great from beginning to end, found us the best deal and talked us through everything clearly! Always on hand for support, best of all he rechecked rates so we didn’t have to worry! Thanks so much Steve, can’t wait to move to our new place

June 29, 2023
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Reply from The Mortgage Pod

Thank you very much for your 5 star review!

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