About Us
Expert mortgage advice you can trust
Option Finance Ltd is an FCA-regulated, whole-of-market mortgage broker based in Derby. We provide expert mortgage advice for every situation.
90+
Lenders
We search the whole market
5.0
Google Rating
Rated excellent by our clients
FCA
Regulated
Ref: 624517
£0
Upfront Fees
Free consultation, always
Our story
Option Finance was founded with a simple mission: to make expert mortgage advice accessible to everyone. Too many people are paying more than they need to on their mortgage, or struggling to navigate a complex application process on their own. See how our process works and read our client case studies to learn more.
As a whole-of-market broker, we have access to thousands of mortgage deals from over 90 lenders — from high street banks to specialist lenders. This means we can find the right mortgage for virtually any situation, whether you're a first-time buyer, remortgaging, investing in buy-to-let, or dealing with more complex circumstances.
Why choose Option Finance?
- FCA regulated — we're an appointed representative of Finance Advice Group Ltd, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA Ref: 624517), giving you confidence that our advice meets the highest standards
- Whole of market — we're not tied to any single lender, so we search the entire market to find the best deal for you
- No upfront fees — our initial consultation is always free, and our broker fee is only payable on successful completion
- Qualified advisers — our team holds CeMAP and other professional qualifications
- Personal service — we're a local Derby business that takes pride in building lasting relationships with our clients
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Apply now for free, no-obligation mortgage advice from our team of qualified advisers.
Our values
Honesty
We give straightforward advice, even when it's not what you want to hear.
Transparency
No hidden fees, no surprises, and clear communication throughout.
Expertise
We continuously develop our knowledge to serve you better.
Accessibility
Everyone deserves good mortgage advice, regardless of their circumstances.
Our Team
Meet our CeMAP-qualified advisers
Every member of our team is professionally qualified and committed to finding you the best mortgage deal.
Davi Thakar
Director & Senior Mortgage Broker
CeMAP, CeRER
Davi founded Option Finance with a vision to deliver transparent, whole-of-market mortgage advice. With over 10 years in financial services, he specialises in complex cases including adverse credit, self-employed borrowers with limited trading history, and large buy-to-let portfolios. His hands-on approach ensures every client receives tailored solutions, no matter how complicated the situation.
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Benjamin Kistell
Mortgage and Protection Specialist
CeMAP, CeRER, DipFA
Benjamin manages mortgage applications from start to finish, ensuring every piece of documentation is in order and deadlines are met. His meticulous attention to detail and proactive communication style mean clients are always kept informed throughout the process. He handles the day-to-day coordination between clients, lenders, and solicitors to keep everything on track.
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Mark Beck
Senior Mortgage & Protection Specialist
CeMAP
Mark brings 24 years of financial services experience — the last 14 specialising exclusively in mortgage advice. He has a proven track record with complex cases, particularly personal and limited company buy-to-let, self-employed borrowers, and clients with adverse credit histories. His patience and tenacity have helped clients through even the most challenging situations, including a case where he supported a client over 18 months through a messy divorce to finally secure their new home.
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Sukhvinder Tamber
Specialist Mortgage & Protection Adviser
CeMAP, Cert CII
Sukhvinder — known as Suki — has supported over 200 first-time buyers onto the property ladder, maintaining a 95%+ referral rate that speaks to the quality of her advice. She specialises in first-time buyers, buy-to-let, remortgaging, and adverse credit cases. Her dedication was demonstrated when she saved a couple's home purchase after their mortgage offer was withdrawn just 48 hours before exchange — finding a new lender and completing within the deadline.
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Ruby Chambers
Mortgage Administrator
CeMAP
Ruby is the backbone of our operations, managing mortgage applications and documentation behind the scenes to ensure everything runs smoothly. She coordinates between clients, lenders, and solicitors, handling the administrative detail that keeps cases moving forward efficiently. Her organisational skills and reliability are key to the team's ability to deliver a seamless service.
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Megan Woolley
Mortgage and Protection Specialist
CeMAP, Cert CII
Megan brings seven years of mortgage industry experience, having worked in administration, case management, and advisory roles. She specialises in first-time buyers, remortgages, adverse credit, and Right to Buy applications. Her empathetic approach and thorough knowledge have helped clients in difficult situations — including a divorced client with defaults on her credit file who Megan guided through a successful Right to Buy mortgage application.
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Client Reviews
What our clients say
"Davi and the team made the whole process so easy. As a first-time buyer I was nervous, but they explained everything clearly and found me a brilliant rate. Couldn't recommend them enough."
Sarah T.
First-time buyer, Derby
"We remortgaged through Option Finance and saved over £200 per month. Benjamin was incredibly thorough and handled everything with our solicitor. Highly professional service."
James & Emma R.
Remortgage, Allestree
Our Services
Expert advice across every mortgage type
First-time buyer mortgages
Get on the ladder with expert help
Remortgages
Switch to a better deal and save
Buy-to-let mortgages
Investment property finance
Moving home mortgages
Upsize, downsize, or relocate
Adverse credit mortgages
Solutions for all credit situations
Self-employed mortgages
Specialist advice for business owners
Commercial mortgages
Business and investment property
FCA Regulated
Option Finance Ltd is an appointed representative of Finance Advice Group Ltd, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Our FCA reference number is 624517. You can verify our registration on the FCA Register.
Regulated & Accredited
FCA Regulated
Financial Conduct Authority
Ref: 624517
CeMAP Qualified
Certificate in Mortgage
Advice & Practice
Whole of Market
Access to 90+ Lenders
Data Protection
ICO Registered
Data Protection Act 2018
Professional Indemnity
Fully Insured
Professional indemnity cover
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