About Us

Hi, I'm Alfie Tennant, the owner and founder of CrowNEST Mortgages. With over 22 years in the financial services industry, I understand the importance of honesty and approachability. I am dedicated to helping you find the best mortgage deal in a friendly, transparent way.

My journey began at the Abbey National mortgage call centre in Bradford in 2003. Since then, I've built strong ties with the community through my work with local branches of Santander and Yorkshire Bank. I have been self-employed since 2015, & In 2021, I took the next step to rebrand the business as CrowNEST Mortgages.

Outside work I enjoy supporting Bradford City Football Club and spending time with my family. If you live nearby, you might have seen or heard our two Dachshunds, Sally & Bambi... apologies for the barking! 😊

CrowNEST Mortgages is named after the local area in Bingley, West Yorkshire, where we currently live.

We meet the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) definition of a whole-of-market mortgage broker, as we consider and provide advice on thousands of mortgage products which are available from over 100 lenders.

CrowNEST Mortgages is a whole-of-market mortgage broker based in Bingley, West Yorkshire, offering expert advice to clients locally (Bradford, Leeds, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield) and across the UK.

We offer a no-obligation initial consultation where we will discuss your financial situation, explore your options, and answer any questions you may have, all without any commitment required from you.

We typically charge a £295 fee upon receipt of your mortgage offer for our services, though this may vary depending on the complexity of your mortgage requirements. We want you to feel confident that full fee details will always be clearly explained upfront, ensuring transparency and trust.

We may also receive commission from the provider of any products you take out.

We are primarily an online-only mortgage broker and conduct most appointments by phone or via Zoom, Teams, or similar platforms. We also offer a secure online portal for clients to upload documents and send messages.

We provide the same service as a face-to-face mortgage broker, helping customers secure the most suitable mortgage without time-consuming in-person meetings. We use technology to speed up your application, deliver the best possible mortgage broker experience, and help you find a mortgage. You'll still speak to a real human mortgage adviser.

I hold the Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Mortgage Advice, which exceeds the FCA’s minimum qualification requirements.

• Certificate in Mortgage Advice & Practice (CeMAP) - Issued January 2006. 
• Certificate in Advanced Mortgage Advice - Issued April 2021.

Crownest Mortgages Limited is an Appointed Representative of The Right Mortgage Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales no. 12977043. Registered address: 10-14 Crownest Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16 4HL. We are entered on the Financial Services Register number 1013382 at www.register.fca.org.uk

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CrowNEST Mortgages is impartial and is a whole-of-market mortgage broker, whereas brokers attached to lenders are known as ‘tied brokers’.

Tied brokers are bound to one lender; multi-tied brokers are bound to a panel of lenders that they can recommend. Whole-of-market brokers have broad access to the mortgage market, which tends to include most lenders - except those that will only work direct to customer.