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Meet our Managing Director

Tim Spencer

Hello. My name is Tim Spencer, The Later Life Lending Expert and the Managing Director of Optimus Mortgages. I help people live a better retirement through bespoke later-life lending, and I believe that financial solutions should be made simple for everyone.
 
I started working in the financial services industry in the 1990s but soon fell out of love with the corporate world. I set up Optimus Mortgages Ltd in 2016 as I am passionate about helping people, just like you, understand what lending options are available, but without all of the high pressure sales techniques and targets. When I turn up to see clients, I won't be wearing a sharp suit, or using a flash laptop. I use a pen and paper, and look at having a relaxed chat. I like to build up long-term working relationships with my clients, and most of my clients have been referred to me by their friends, family or colleagues who I have previously helped.

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I am based in beautiful County Durham, and as well as looking after clients locally, I also have clients all over the country. When I am not looking after my clients, you will probably find me walking my English Springer Spaniel, Noodles. I have a son, Henry, who is studying Mathematics at Durham University, and a daughter, Millie, who has just started her A-Levels and is looking at studying Criminology. We will get to know each other more as we work together through our chats.

I like to sleep at night knowing our clients are happy, so here are my promises to you:

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  • We will explore all the alternatives to any finance with you

  • We won't charge you a penny for our time if you don't take any finance we recommend

  • We will only recommend you take finance where it is in your best interest to do so

To arrange your consultation, complete the online form, or call us on 0191 3719271.

Tim in the spotlight

My proudest moment as an adviser

"Starting and growing Optimus Mortgages. It had been my ambition to run my own company for a number of years, so taking the leap of faith is something I will always be proud of."

Tim Spencer

Why choose Optimus Mortgages?

  • Our initial consultation is completely free, and there is absolutely no obligation to proceed.

  • We have decades of experience in financial services, and as specialists in this market we have access to a panel of carefully selected leading providers. We can also access the whole market, allowing us to make sure we find a suitable solution for you.  

  • You will be designated your own dedicated specialist adviser, with their own direct email and telephone number, so you can be confident that you will always be dealing with the same person.

  • Our fully qualified specialists will always deal with you in plain English, not jargon. 

  • With our easy to use client portal you can receive updates on the progress of your application 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as well as being able to securely upload and review documents.

  • We offer a competitive and transparent fee structure.

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To safeguard your health, our expert advice is now available over the phone or via video appointment, whichever is right for you. If you are interested in finding out more, please get in touch, either online, or by calling us on 0191 3719271. Click here for more info.

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If you would like to know more about later life lending, then click below for our free, no obligation guide to later life lending

Optimus Mortgages offer lifetime mortgages, which is a loan secured against your home. Equity release will reduce the value of your estate and may affect your entitlement to means-tested benefits.

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Optimus Mortgages is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The Financial Services Register number is 945578.

Registered office address for Optimus Mortgages Ltd is 9 Penshaw View, Sacriston, County Durham DH7 6UX. Registered in England and Wales No.10277354.

The information contained within the website is subject to the UK regulatory regime and is therefore primarily targeted at customers in the UK. Should you have cause to complain, and you are not satisfied with our response to your complaint, you may be able to refer it to the Financial Ombudsman Service, which can be contacted as follows:

The Financial Ombudsman Service, Exchange Tower, London, E14 9SR www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk

 

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