Kane, Zara & Travis have all been wonderful! Zara is always on it and very fast at replying, which is amazing! They truly have been fantastic and they managed to get us a much lower mortgage rate than... See more
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Heron Financial is a fee-free, whole-of-market mortgage and protection broker based in the UK and certified B Corporation. Heron Financial specialises in mortgages for first-time buyers, self-employed clients, company directors, contractors, and borrowers with complex income such as commission, dividends, or variable earnings.
Our advice is fully fee-free. We manage the entire mortgage process from initial application through to completion, and continue to look after our clients beyond move-in, including future remortgages and protection reviews.
Heron Financial was founded in September 2011 by Matt Coulson. The aim was to build a digital-first mortgage broker that puts education at the heart of every client conversation. We help individuals and families make confident, well-informed decisions about their borrowing, their long-term financial wellbeing, and their environmental impact as a B Corp-certified business.
We specialise in complex cases. Our advisers regularly place mortgages for clients who have been declined by their bank or by other brokers, including self-employed applicants with one year of accounts, contractors paid on a day rate, company directors taking minimal salary plus dividends, and borrowers with variable or commission-based income. We have access to lenders across the high street, specialist, and private bank markets.
In 2026, Heron Financial was named a finalist in two categories at the British Bank Awards: Best Mortgage Broker and Best Ethical Financial Provider. Internally, we built Everglades, our own award-winning digital application system, to make the mortgage process faster and more transparent for clients. It is one of the reasons our clients tell us the process feels noticeably less stressful than going direct to a bank.
Our mission is simple: the right mortgage, without the stress.
If you'd like to find out what you could borrow based on your specific circumstances, use our mortgage calculator or get in touch for a free 15-minute consultation with an adviser.
207 Cardinal Point, Park Road, WD3 1RE, Rickmansworth, United Kingdom
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Brilliant service, very fast response, constant supportive contact.
Made the process all very simple, will definitely be using again.

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Dalia and Leona have made the mortgage process much easier and less stressful. Thank you both for your support, clear communication and help throughout.

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We had a fantastic experience with Don and Leona from Heron Financial. They helped us get our mortgage accepted quickly and smoothly, making the whole process feel easy and stress-free. They were always helpful, professional and supportive throughout and they are continuing to guide us on our home buying journey. We really appreciate their help, thank you! We would highly recommend.

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I recently remortgaged a buy to let and secured a new mortgage to move house and Joshua was brilliant, he provided great advice and support throughout. Afterwards I had a call with Joe to review personal protection cover and again a great experience. In my dealings with Heron they have been very helpful and efficient and I highly recommend them!

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Excellent experience with Heron Financial, primarily dealing with Joshua Johnstone, sorting out a residential mortgage for us. Being self employed and having a complex income structure was not an issue for them, and they managed to secure the mortgage we needed to buy our new family home. Thanks again for all your help and advice.

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Josh couldn’t have been more helpful with all of the process. We’re so impressed with the service, support and overall attentiveness with our time with Heron. Additionally, Zara has been a huge help with the account management side to help progress the mortgage application. We’re so pleased and would definitely recommend to all our friends and family!

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Joshua from Heron Financial has guided and helped us through submitting our mortgage application for our first home.
He was trustworthy and reliable from the start, which is why we picked Heron Financial despite already being in touch with a couple of other mortgage broker firms.

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I have used Heron for many years and recommended them to many. Joshua is a pleasure to deal with, has great market knowledge and is always there for advice when needed! Highly recommend

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Callum and Chloe have been amazingly helpful in securing us a mortgage to allow us to buy the property we had found, despite a few obstacles being thrown in the way! Always friendly, cheerful, and reassuring and they got us a great deal. Would definitely recommend to all our friends and family.

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Both Leona C and Callum F were incredibly helpful during our process of buying our first house. Invaluable service from the both of them and I couldn't thank them enough.

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Don was great during out consultations, he directed us through the process in so much detail and kept in contact with us regularly with updates and found solutions when we hit some hurdles. Leona was also great from a communication perspective and being in contact. Would recommend this team

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Although I haven’t completed on my purchase yet, my experience so far has been really positive. Chloe and Aidan have both been brilliant — always quick to respond, incredibly helpful, and happy to answer all of my questions. They’ve made the process feel much less stressful, and I've felt supported throughout. Really grateful for all their help so far and would definitely recommend.

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Made things easy to understand and walked through every step of the way. Always someone available to speak to when there are issues and quick to respond to queries.

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I’ve had the pleasure of working with Aidan over the past few years, and I can honestly say the service has been exceptional from start to finish. His attention to detail is second to none, and he is always on the ball—proactive, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable. He consistently goes above and beyond to ensure everything runs smoothly, which makes what can often be a stressful process feel straightforward and well-managed.
Zara, as case handler, has also been fantastic throughout. She keeps everything organised and on track, communicates clearly, and is always quick to help with any queries. Together, they make a brilliant team and provide a level of service that’s hard to find.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Aidan and Zara at Heron Financial—in fact, I wouldn’t work with anyone else.

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Was an absolute pleasure working with Gary Holmes. Remortgaging took longer a few months longer than expecting but Gary was always there to provide advise and guidance to my circumstances whilst making sure to action swiftly to lock in the best rate available at that time. Highly recommend him!

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Kane & Chloe have been fantastic in helping us secure our mortgage! Made everything simple and easy to understand and keeping all our worry’s at bay! Always there to support us with any questions or concerns we have had. Thank you so such!

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Kane Powell has always been very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. He quickly understood our needs and delivered very quickly by saving us money on our existing mortgage even before dealing with our new application. This was a real bonus that we weren't expecting! Leona & all the staff we spoke to along the way were also very friendly and efficient. Thank you!

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My experience with Heron Financial was excellent. In my dealings with Ailsa I was continually impressed with her patience and professionalism.

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Can not recommend Heron Financial enough,from help to obtain my mortgage and life insurance they were great help every step of the way 😊

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Heron Financial have been amazing from start to finish. Such a prompt, professional and helpful team of people, we had regular contact throughout the process and was kept updated of any changes or amendments needed.
I would highly recommend Heron Financial.

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