Skyline Magazine Winter 2021 | Page 3

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In years to come , I wonder quite how we will remember the couple of years that were 2020 and 2021 . They have been years where we saw something very unusual in the fact that the mortgage market wasn ’ t hit in the usual way by financial issues in times of uncertainty .
In fact , you could go as far as to say , after a time where rates and products stabilised , the stamp duty holiday and people wanting to change their lifestyles after various lockdowns , really brought us a boom time . I firmly believe the real issue has been in staying on top of all the change , whilst looking to make the most of the opportunities presented and that in itself has brought its own set of challenges . Time is always short .
Not knowing when you should be in or out seems to be the norm , as we try to escape our confines and get out there to do business once again – only to have to rethink our processes as the virus evolves . If there is one thing we know , in this industry we are a resilient bunch and that no matter what comes our way , we always seem to find a way to traverse a new landscape .
This edition of Skyline takes us into 2022 and looks specifically at the opportunities available to our Members , whether that is in the Later Life markets where we have seen some outstanding research , demonstrating how equity release has been a significant enabler of lifestyles , for both the homeowner and of equal interest , for younger members of the family looking to get their feet on the first rung of the housing ladder , or in the growing support that is available in the burgeoning green mortgages sector .
The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries ( AMI ) join us with an overview of their diversity and inclusion research , allowing us to benchmark where we are on the journey and we take a look at the learning and marketing opportunities available through services you can access at reduced rates , by being part of the SimplyBiz Mortgages family .
Last and never least in our book , there is insight into the 2022 calendar with suggested dates for your diary for the key events coming your way in the first half of 2022 .
We have been pleased to make the most of the opportunity to get out and about and meet many of you once again , sharing our stories , and it has to be said , most of those I spoke with were looking forward to a strong year to come and here we look to support you .
As always , we value your feedback , so if you have any suggestions for the future of Skyline and the content that would be of most use to you , please do let us know .
Enjoy this edition .
Makayla Everitt Head of SimplyBiz Mortgages
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