THE MORTGAGE SHOP (NI) LIMITED - Key Persons


Adam Liddell

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser

Adrian O'Prey

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser

Agnes Feeney

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser

Agnes Feeny

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser
Agnes joined The Mortgage Shop in 2016 and has 12 years financial experience. She gets great job satisfaction in providing a high standard of customer service with all clients to meet their needs and to make their journey a stress free one from first time buyers to re-mortgage deals, and providing and advising on the right protection.

Amanda McCaw

Job Titles:
  • Administrator
I joined the team at TMS Ballyclare in January 2023 as office administrator not long after returning to my native Doagh having lived in Australia for nearly 20 years. I didn�t make the return alone as I brought my adorable dog Sam with me who keeps me company. While in Australia I worked in a busy medical practice just outside Brisbane enjoying stunning views over to Stradbroke Island. Proud mother to 2 grown up boys Andrew & Calum. When I�m not in the office or caring for my Dad, you will find me at the gym or Ballygally most weekends taking a dip in the Irish Sea, which is just a bit colder than what I was used to back in Oz!

Anne Donaghy

Job Titles:
  • Administrator

Arlene Rooney

Job Titles:
  • Administrator
Experts with the lending criteria for all of the major lenders, we lookout for problems and potential setbacks on your behalf and increase your chances of having a successful mortgage - insurance application.

Ben Spence

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser / Glengormley
I have worked in the Financial Services industry since 2007, initially with Ulster Bank, working various roles from Bank clerk right through to Mortgage Advisor. I have worked in the mortgage market in some capacity for the last 10 years, and became a fully qualified mortgage and protection advisor in 2014. I was given the opportunity to move to the Mortgage Shop in April of 2019, and I have used my knowledge and experience of the market to ensure my client's journey is smooth and seamless from start to finish. I am passionate about my clients and building relationships with them and their families, and my priority is to make sure all of my client's Mortgage & Protection needs are catered for. When I am not in the office, you will find me. Spending time with family & friends. I enjoy travelling as well as watching & playing any kind of sport.

Bronagh Walsh

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser / Glengormley
Bronagh joined The Mortgage Shop in 2013 as a mortgage & protection adviser. Having obtained her degree in Accountancy & Finance, she has 15 years' experience working in the mortgage sector. She prides herself on putting her clients at the forefront of everything she does to ensure they get the best deals and also ensure the mortgage process is straightforward for them. Outside work she enjoys spending time with her young family. "Arranged our mortgage and insurance through Bronagh at The Mortgage Shop. Absolutely delighted with the due care and attention taken to ensure we had the right products to suit our needs, and all done at times that suited our work commitments! Would have no hesitation going back for advice in the future. Great adviser and all round lovely person!"

Catherine Breen

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser / Lisburn
Catherine joined The Mortgage Shop in June 2017. Since joining The Mortgage Shop she has enjoyed being able to help both new and existing home owners, giving advice on the best options available. Catherine likes to keep what can be a daunting process as straightforward as possible. Catherine has over 20 years previous experience as a Mortgage Adviser, advising on mortgages and protection requirements. Catherine started her career in Abbey National and laterally Santander. When she is not working, Catherine enjoys spending time with her family and keeping active.

Chris Kelly

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser

Chris Norton

Job Titles:
  • Protection Adviser
  • Protection Adviser / Cookstown
I had been running my own business since 2006 alongside my wife. We sold the business in 2021 after a lot of success throughout the Events industry. I got into Financial services in March 2019 as a Protection Adviser. Throughout this time, I have gathered an outstanding amount of knowledge to do with different kinds of Insurance products. I joined The Mortgage Shop in September 2022 to further my career and start doing Mortgages alongside the Insurance. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my Family and going to the gym.

Claire Calvert

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser / Portadown
Claire joined The Mortgage Shop in 2011 and has over 20 years' experience in the banking and financial services industry. Claire strives to do the best job she can for each and every client, working hard to get the best outcome for them. She lives in Portadown, has two boys and enjoys keeping fit.

Damian Kirk

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser / Strabane
I am a Strabane native and have been working in the Financial Services industry since 2004, starting my career with the Ulster Bank in the town. I spent 13 enjoyable years here and gained my mortgage qualifications in 2014. In 2017, having grown frustrated to being restricted to 1 lender, I decided to make the move to become a mortgage broker as this allowed me to help more clients to get on to the property ladder. Fast forward to 2021 and I was given the opportunity to work back in my home town with one of the largest and most instantly recognisable brands, The Mortgage Shop. I feel this gives me an advantage over the competition and allows local clients access to the same products and customer service that many other towns and cities in Northern Ireland have been used to over the years.

Dario Marzanati

Job Titles:
  • Administrator
I was born In Turin Italy and moved to Northern Ireland when I was 13 years old. After Leaving Bangor Grammar School I started working for Santander where I was trained in a variety of roles. I recently graduated from Ulster University as a Bachelor of Science. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my friends and family. I also love traveling and trying new and exotic cuisines.

Debbie Drummond

Job Titles:
  • Administrator
You will leave your 1st Appointment knowing all the facts & what type of option is best suited to your needs. We can offer you the best impartial advice on all Mortgage & Insurance products available.

Debbie Graham

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser

Eileen Morrow

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser / Holywood

Emma McGarrity

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser

Fiona Beattie

Job Titles:
  • Administrator
Experts with the lending criteria for all of the major lenders, we lookout for problems and potential setbacks on your behalf and increase your chances of having a successful mortgage - insurance application.

Fiona Hannah

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser / Ballyclare
I started off my career in financial services with Santander back in 1999 were I spent 6 years. For my progression I left to join The Mortgage Shop in July 2005 to work as a broker as I believed I could help more people this way by offering a wider range of services. After 13 successful years in our head office in Great Victoria street I have taken up a new challenge and moved to another highly successful office in Ballyclare to work alongside Darren Black.

Francis Grimley

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser

Gemma McGoran

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser

Gillian Nelson

Job Titles:
  • Administrator
I started my career in Ulster Bank as a cashier in 2002 and over the following 16 years I worked in various different retail banking roles at Ulster Bank. In 2014 I had the opportunity to become a Mortgage Adviser at Ulster Bank, after 4 years in this role I had the opportunity to join The Mortgage Shop NI. The move to The Mortgage Shop has allowed me to access a vast range of mortgage and protection options for my clients that a single bank cannot offer. When I am not in the office, you will find me.

Grainne Ferguson-Evans

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser / Glengormley
I commenced my career in 2006 when I joined the Mortgage Division within Santander. During my 14 years working at Santander I gained a wealth of knowledge from carrying out different roles within the Mortgage department. In 2014 I gained my Certificate in Mortgage Advice & Practice and from then I have been advising customers on Mortgage products to suit their individual needs. I joined The Mortgage Shop NI team in early 2020 as a Mortgage and Protection Adviser and I enjoy advising clients during their home buying journey, making the whole process as stress free as possible. When I am not in the office, you will find me spending weekends away with family or having fun with my husband and two young children.

Hollie Roy

Job Titles:
  • Administrator
I joined The Mortgage Shop in 2013 as an office administrator. I am married with 2 young daughters. I enjoy walking and going to the gym. My family have enormous enthusiasm for football, I spend a lot of my weekends watching my eldest and my husband play.

Janet Young

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage and Protection Administrator
I joined mortgage shop in April 2022 as administrator, after being in the newspaper industry for 25 years. I have two daughters and a step-son, with a little grandson in tow also I love to socialise with friends and family, and spend a lot of time cooking and baking.

Jessica Patterson

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser / Armagh
Jessica joined The Mortgage Shop at the end of 2020 after obtaining the CeMAP qualification. Jessica has a first-class honours degree in Communication, Advertising & Marketing. She lives in Moy and enjoys spending her spare time cooking, keeping active or socialising. Welcome to the Mortgage Shop Armagh. My name is Jessica, I am an expert Mortgage and Insurance adviser and can tailor appointment times and advise around your schedule. I have access to 1000s of Mortgage and Insurance products to make sure you get the very best rates tailored to your requirements and circumstances. What does this mean? Impartial local expert advice and reassurance. Experience with complex cases such as adverse credit, paperwork is taken care of on your behalf - My in house team do the heavy lifting for you ensuring regardless of your needs you get the best advice and a smooth stressfree experience.

Jill Stevens

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser

Julie Brannigan

Job Titles:
  • Financial Governance Manager
Julie joined The Mortgage Shop in 2011 after graduating from Queen's University with a first-class honours degree in Accounting. She has worked her way up through the Company and is now part of the management team, dealing with the financial and operational aspects of the day to day business, as well as managing our social media, marketing and supporting the overall corporate governance of the organisation. She lives in Belfast and is married with 2 children.

Kathy McCartney

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser

Laura Tait

Job Titles:
  • Administrator
I joined The Mortgage Shop in 2019 as an office administrator. I am married with two boys who keep me very busy. I enjoy walking and weekends away at the caravan.

Linda McAllister

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser

Lisa Cassidy

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser

Mari O'Hagan

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser

Martha Lowry

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser

Michael Spencer

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser / Bangor
Michael has been with the Mortgage shop since December 2013 after managing the Belfast mortgage RCC team for 8 years. He has been in Finance since 2000 when he joined the Halifax on a graduate scheme and has had a passion for mortgages ever since. He is currently running the Bangor Mortgage Shop which he finds extremely rewarding as he has built up an excellent reputation as the ‘go to man' for mortgages and protection.

Nichola Crawford

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser

Nicole McEvoy

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser / Portadown

Nicolle McEvoy

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser
I started with the mortgage shop in December 2019 as a mortgage administrator, then progressing to a mortgage and protection adviser, my background prior to TMS was in retail management, I'm a proud mother of two young boys whom I love spending time with I also enjoy socialising with family and friends.

Paul Connell

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser / Ballymena
Paul joined The Mortgage Shop in 2015 from Santander, where he had 5 years' experience in the banking industry from retail banking, e-Commerce and finally progressing into Mortgages. Paul has gained a wealth of knowledge and experience to help customers buy everything from their first to their forever home, investment properties and enjoys helping clients through their customer journey of owning their own homes.

Philip Strong - COO

Job Titles:
  • Operations Director
Philip joined The Mortgage Shop from The Co-operative Financial Services in 2011 and has over 30 years' experience in the industry. He has held various roles, including leading, motivating, coaching and actively performance managing a team consisting of a combination Wealth, Protection and Mortgage Adviser's so that budget areas are met in respect of Life, Savings/Investments, Mortgages and General Insurance. His current role involves playing an active part in recruitment whilst delivering a climate, culture and regulatory compliance within our region which delivers business success.

Phillippa Frazer

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser

Rosie Convery

Job Titles:
  • Administrator
I have worked as an office administrator in The Mortgage Shop for 8 years. Previously worked for Alliance & Leicester Mortgage Centre Belfast. I am married with two boys and love to read a good book and eat out with friends.

Ryan O'Neill

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser / Ballymena
Ryan joined The Mortgage Shop in 2011 from Santander, where he had 12 years' experience including 8 with Alliance & Leicester prior to Santander's merger with A&L. He prides himself on giving sound advice and likes to ensure the mortgage process is kept as simple and enjoyable as possible.

Seanna Gray

Job Titles:
  • Administrator
I joined the mortgage shop in February 21 as an admin assistant. I love the fast pace of the office and particularly enjoy the interaction with Customers. Downtime is spent following sport, walking with my dog and attending the gym.

Shona Rooney

Job Titles:
  • Administrator
Shona began working with The Mortgage Shop at her hometown branch of Glengormley in 2018 where she provided support to 3 brokers. She then began working alongside Darren in an extremely fast paced office which allowed her greater interaction with clients and assist in her personal development of working towards gaining her CeMAP qualifications to become an adviser herself. Shona prides herself on her attention to detail when it comes to the mortgage administrative and compliance tasks, while her customer care is second to none as she builds fantastic relationships with all our clients throughout the mortgage & protection process. Home life for Shona is always eventful as she juggles her job & studies with family life of raising her two young boys along with partner Chris.

Siobhan McAleer - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
Having achieved a Law Degree and spending a short period of time working in a legal practice, Siobhan realised that Law was not for her. She then spent 4 years with Abbey National building up a broad knowledge of the financial services market before opening The Mortgage Shop in 1992. Her role is to oversee the governance of the business ensuring regulatory standards are adhered to and a consistently high level of service is provided to our customers and to set the strategic direction for the business providing leadership for the management team.

Stephen Corry

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser
I have been working in the financial services from 2011 starting with former employer Lloyds Banking Group. I proudly earned my Mortgage & Protection qualification in 2014 with my future goal to always broaden my client base & help as much customers as possible before successfully transitioning to The Mortgage Shop as a self-employed Mortgage & Protection Adviser in 2018. What will you receive from me? The promise of service with a smile, a can do attitude and confidence you have the most suitable deal available. Not only will my advice help secure your dream home but protect you, your family & your home should the unexpected happen. When I am not in the office, you will find me. Doing my best to keep fit in the gym or enjoying weekends away with my wife and new baby daughter.

Terry Mulholland

Job Titles:
  • Protection and Wealth Adviser

Tiernan Mulholland

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage and Protection Adviser / Banbridge