National Mortgage Awards – Second Charge 2026
Categories
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS – BROKER
BDM OF THE YEAR – BROKER
Recognising a Business Development Manager within a brokerage who has demonstrated outstanding relationship management, growth delivery, and support to introducers and partners.
OPERATIONAL LEADER – BROKER
Awarded to an operational leader within a brokerage who has driven efficiency, performance, compliance, and team excellence.
PACKAGER OF THE YEAR – BROKER
Celebrating a brokerage-based packager that has shown exceptional expertise, lender relationships, and case management within the second charge market.
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS – LENDER
BDM OF THE YEAR – LENDER
Honouring a lender-based Business Development Manager who has delivered exceptional broker support, responsiveness, and market knowledge.
OPERATIONAL LEADER – LENDER
Recognising a lender operational leader who has enhanced processes, improved service standards, and delivered strong team performance.
UNDERWRITER OF THE YEAR – LENDER
Awarded to an underwriter who has demonstrated outstanding judgement, consistency, communication, and commitment to responsible lending.
THE INDUSTRY AWARDS
INDUSTRY CHAMPION
Celebrating an individual who has made a significant positive impact on the second charge sector through leadership, advocacy, or long-standing contribution.
BEST INDUSTRY PARTNER
Recognising a service provider or partner organisation that has delivered exceptional support, technology, or added value to brokers and lenders.
COMPANY AWARDS – BROKER
BEST SMALL / MEDIUM BROKER
Awarded to a small or medium-sized brokerage that has demonstrated strong growth, service excellence, and customer-focused outcomes.
BEST B2B BROKER
Celebrating a brokerage that has excelled in supporting intermediary partners and delivering outstanding B2B service and collaboration.
BEST QUALITY PACKAGER – BROKER
Recognising a broker-packager that consistently delivers high-quality submissions, strong compliance standards, and excellent case management.
BEST BREAKTHROUGH BROKER
Awarded to a brokerage that has shown exceptional growth, innovation, or market impact within a short period.
COMPANY AWARDS – LENDER
BEST SMALL / MEDIUM LENDER
Celebrating a small or medium-sized lender that has demonstrated strong performance, service excellence, and competitive product delivery.
BEST PRODUCT RANGE
Recognising a lender offering a comprehensive, competitive, and innovative second charge product suite that meets diverse customer needs.
BEST USE OF INNOVATION
Awarded to an organisation that has effectively used technology, data, or new processes to improve service, efficiency, or customer outcomes.
BEST SERVICE
Celebrating an organisation that consistently delivers outstanding service standards, responsiveness, and broker support.
OVERALL – THE BIG ONES
BROKER OF THE YEAR
Honouring an exceptional brokerage that has demonstrated market leadership, strong performance, customer focus, and industry impact.
LENDER OF THE YEAR
Awarded to a lender that has shown excellence across products, service, underwriting, broker relationships, and overall market contribution.
