The Cornerstone Finance Group Podcast addresses key challenges and opportunities in the mortgage and protection market, highlighting how top-performing mortgage advisors can turn customers into clients and build a successful and scalable business.
The series features insights from Cornerstone’s senior team, funders and finance providers as well as advisors who share best practice on client conversations and relationships. Guests tackle topics including being ready for the record numbers of fixed-rate deals due to expire in 2025 and 2026, supporting first-time buyers, buy-to-let borrowers and foreign nationals, and helping clients with protection products and bridging finance.
Host Gemma Casey is joined by Haydn Thomas, CEO of Cornerstone Finance Group, and Kevin Morgan, Managing Director of Cornerstone Commercial Finance, to unpack the economic outlook for 2026. The episode explores what recent UK Government Budget decisions, interest rate movements, inflation and growth trends are likely to mean for the mortgage market, SME finance, and adviser priorities in the year ahead.
7 Nov 2025
Supporting Clients with Bad Credit
Bad credit is often seen as a major barrier to homeownership, but with the right advice and market knowledge, it doesn’t have to be. Host Gemma Casey is joined by Philip Keith of Mellow Financial and Vicki Picton of Veritas Financial Group Ltd to discuss how advisers can support clients who have struggled with their credit history, guiding them towards achievable mortgage solutions.
16 Oct 2025
Later Life Lending: Meeting Rising Demand
Later life lending – including equity release and lifetime mortgages – can support people who are planning for longer retirements or have complex financial needs. Host Gemma Casey is joined by Ryan Mansell of Cornerstone Finance, Will Hale of Air and Dave Harris of More2Life to discuss what mortgage advisers need to know to confidently support clients in this area.
3 Oct 2025
Secured Loans: When to Choose a Second-Charge Mortgage
Secured loans – also known as second-charge mortgages – could be an option for property owners considering additional finance. Host Gemma Casey is joined by James Rainbird and Sarah Stroud of Truffle Specialist Finance and Liam Schewitz of Lima Money to discuss when they are an appropriate solution, how they differ from re-mortgaging or further advances, and the practical steps involved in arranging them.
12 Sept 2025
Supporting Property Investors with Non-Regulated Bridging
From auction wins to major refurbishments, experienced property investors often need funding fast. Host Gemma Casey is joined by Haydn Thomas and Loui O’Brien of Cornerstone Finance Group and Tony Gilbertson of Signature Property Finance to discuss non-regulated bridging loans - what makes them different, when to use them, and how mortgage advisors can provide valuable insight and access to specialist lenders.
29 Aug 2025
Supporting Home Moves with Regulated Bridging
Delays in selling, broken chains, and time-sensitive purchases are common challenges for home-movers. Host Gemma Casey is joined by Haydn Thomas of Cornerstone Finance Group, Ross Williams of OSB Group and Jodie Beck of Mortgage Maison to explore how regulated bridging loans can provide a flexible solution, allowing buyers to proceed with confidence, and how advisors can guide them through this short-term finance option.
14 Aug 2025
Advising on Business Insurance Needs
Having the right insurance cover in place can protect a business itself and can also provide security for an owner’s family. Host Gemma Casey is joined by Paul Morgan of Cornerstone Finance and Jude Reynolds of UK Life to discuss the role of a mortgage advisor in ensuring that business owners understand their options and are properly protected from a range of risks.
30 Jul 2025
Beyond Business as Usual: Fueling Growth with Innovation
Personal protection insurance is a crucial part of any financial plan - not just a tick-box alongside a mortgage. Host Gemma Casey is joined by Rob Jackson of Trust Mortgage, Steve Evans of Scottish Widows Protection and Phil Emanuel of Cornerstone Finance to discuss how life cover, critical illness, and income protection can provide long-term security for clients and peace of mind for advisers.
18 Jul 2025
Navigating Tax and Structuring for Buy-to-Let
With growing interest in limited company buy-to-let and increasing complexity around tax liabilities, host Gemma Casey and guests Roger Morris of Chetwood Bank, John McCaffery of Alexander & Co Chartered Accountants and Sarah Hopkins of Cornerstone Finance explore what mortgage advisors need to know to best support landlord clients.
4 Jul 2025
Understanding the Buy-to-Let Landscape
Gemma Casey interviews Jonathan Needham, Roger Morris, and Mike Powell about the evolving buy-to-let landscape in the UK, focusing on tax rules, interest rates, and regulations.
20 Jun 2025
Bridging Generations - Intergenerational Funding and Equity Release
Gemma Casey interviews Graeme Lewis, Gareth Gale, and Wayne Donovan about intergenerational funding and equity release, revealing how families collaborate to achieve homeownership.
9 Jun 2025
Unlocking Doors for First-Time Buyers
Gemma Casey interviews Graeme Lewis, Gareth Gale, and David Huckle about the current housing market for first-time buyers and how mortgage advisors provide support in this interview episode.
9 May 2025
Turning Your Customers into Clients
Gemma Casey interviews Jo Brown, Gareth Gale, Rachel Ramsay, and Matthew Lindsey about proactive client engagement and strategic planning to benefit both clients and mortgage advisory businesses.
22 Apr 2025
The Fixed-Rate Mortgage Expiry Surge
Gemma Casey interviews Phil Emanuel, Jo Brown, Gareth Gale, and Ceri Evans about the impending surge of fixed-rate mortgage expiries in 2025-26, exploring strategies for mortgage advisors to effectively assist clients.
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Jonathan Needham
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