Business partners launch financial services company

MAPIO Financial, a brand new financial services firm focusing on mortgages and insurance protection, has been launched in York.

It was founded by Liz Murdie and Scott Anscomb, who have been in the mortgage business for a combined 30 years. The pair explained they had seen a gap in the market for a family focused company providing advice on mortgages, as well as insurance protection.

MAPIO stands for ‘Mortgages and Protection In One’, and is looking to build relationships with customers based on trust and professionalism.

Its team also includes Julie Taylor, who has been a mortgage broker for more than 12 years in York, and John Moore who has been in this type of business for 40 years. They will share their expertise with customers who are either first time buyers, families moving home, or home owners looking to improve their current deal or insurance protection.

Anscomb owns sister company, Your Move Anscombs, on Colliergate in the centre of York where MAPIO is also based. He is an expert on the housing market in York and the surrounding area and considers mortgages and the right insurances should go hand-in-hand.

John Moore and Julie Taylor

His business partner, Murdie, said: “Mortgage deals change daily and there are usually thousands of mortgages to choose from.  Julie or John will take an independent look at customers’ income and outgoings and advise on what would work best.

“We recommend people have a financial review with MAPIO regularly just to check they are on the best deal and getting the most from their insurance to make sure their families are protected.

“It’s an opportunity for us to offer our professional financial advice and as we are part of one of the UK’s largest broker networks, PRIMIS, we’re often able to source exclusive deals that are not available on the high street.  It can be a complicated business and we’re here to explain it without obligation.

“Our key goal is to be approachable, trustworthy and a pleasure to deal with. We’re looking to grow our business and we see a great future ahead, but we will not lose our hands-on and friendly approach to our customers to ensure they are well looked after financially.”

Anscomb added: “The city of York offers a vibrant housing market, which in turn attracts a diverse range of buyers.

“Regularly included in ‘best places to live’ features, we are thriving as a marketplace and we want to maximise the opportunity to provide our years of experience to those looking for that support. It’s an exciting time for a new business and we couldn’t be located in a better city.”

Taylor said: “It’s a privilege to be involved in the launch of a company that puts the customer first. I am really looking forward to sharing my expertise and meeting new people, and of course seeing all my loyal customers that I have worked with over a number of years at our Colliergate location.”

MAPIO’s website www.mapiofinancial.co.uk has gone live today and the company’s team can offer both face-to-face meetings, and telephone/video conference calls.

The business is supporting the charity York Against Cancer, donating £50 to the group for every customer who recommends a friend who takes out a mortgage or protection plan with MAPIO. Customers will receive £50 of John Lewis vouchers each as a thank you for their recommendation.  To kick-start the fund, MAPIO is donating £500 to York Against Cancer today.

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