We give you the attention you deserve. As mortgage advisers we work with a wide range of banks and building societies to find the mortgage solution which best meets your needs.
At Mortgage IQ we don’t think that arranging a mortgage should be a one off transaction. The average mortgage term is 25 years so you should choose an adviser you can see yourself working with for years to come. Our team are proud to be trusted partners to our clients. We are a team you can trust, we are local, we are experienced and we really care about helping you with your mortgage. It is your interests we have at heart and represent and protect.
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage
Tanya Martin is Managing Director of Mortgage IQ and IQ&Co. She is a qualified Financial Planner with 20+ years industry experience.
Tanya works with both corporate and personal customers. This includes providing advice and guidance to companies on Business Wills, shareholder protection, key person insurance and the legal agreements* required to sit alongside these types of arrangements.
Tanya also advises on mortgages, protection, pensions, investments and inheritance tax planning
Tanya’s passion is people- helping clients achieve their financial goals by providing personal face to face advice and supporting her staff members to do the same.
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
The value of an investment with St. James's Place will be directly linked to the performance of the funds you select and the value can therefore go down as well as up. You may get back less than you invested.
*Legal services involve the referral to a service that is separate and distinct to those offed by St. James's Place
Alastair has been part of the IQ team since 2008. Along with his wife Beverley they opened Glengormley Mortgage IQ.
Alastair and Beverly have a wealth of experience in the bancassurer and building society environment having worked for Halifax and Nationwide for over 50 years between them. This has helped enormously when it comes to placing mortgage business with respective lenders and their individual requirements and criteria.
At the heart of their business is a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere which contributes greatly to their relationship with customers and subsequent referral of more clients from those who have experienced this.
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Janine joined IQ in 2019 after business expansion meant an Operations role was required to support our customers. Janine spent most of her career in RBS and NatWest and has also worked for Citi Bank. Janine holds a degree in Law with Criminology and holds multiple Financial Qualifications including her CeMap and CeSRE.
Ian joined the IQ team after 30 years in the financial services industry, primarily with Nationwide Building Society. He is fully qualified in Financial Planning and Mortgage Advice as well as having several management and leadership qualifications which he uses to assist our team of advisers.
He began his career in financial services after graduating from Ulster University in business and finance and held numerous roles with Nationwide from Financial Planning Manager to Branch district Manager and latterly Area Director for Northern Ireland.
He is passionate about great customer service and building long-term relationships.
Mark has been working within the financial services sector for over 10 years and holds an accountancy degree. Mark began his career with IQ & Co through Mortgage IQ and was based in the East Belfast branch. In this role, Mark gained a wealth of experience in Mortgages and Protection and has since moved to IQ&Co ltd as a paraplanner, supporting the team of advisers with their cases.
Mark's main duties include working alongside our team of advisers, supporting research and administration and liaising directly with clients.
Elizabeth is our Practice manager and supports the team by organising work stream, training and refining processes. She works in our Holywood office and supports the adviser team by ensuring an exceptional customer experience throughout the process of dealing with IQ.
Elizabeth began her career with IQ through Mortgage IQ, Elizabeth gained a wealth of experience in mortgage and protection and has since moved to IQ&Co ltd as a paraplanner, supporting the team of advisers with their cases.
Mark joined Mortgage IQ in 2017 after 3 years at Nationwide working as a personal banking manager.
Mark works in our Holywood office and, after giving Mortgage and Protection advice for many years, is a qualified Financial Planner providing advice to businesses and individuals.
Joanne has been with Mortgage IQ since its inception and owns our East Belfast branch.
Joanne started her career in Financial Services at the tender age of 16, working for Abbey National until joining the Mortgage IQ team. Joanne is local to her branch and goes the extra mile for all of her customers, working to fulfil their mortgage needs and ensuring customers are adequately protected. Joanne is currently studying for her Diploma in Financial advice.
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Ann Marie has 20 years experience in Financial Services providing Mortgage and Protection Planning Advice. She started her career in Financial Services at the tender age of 20, working for a local insurance broker who specialised in financial planning. At age 25 she left to travel the world and did various administration roles in financial services in Australia and New Zealand, Ann Marie moved back to Northern Ireland 11 years ago.
Ann Marie is currently based in our Glengormley branch providing mortgage and protection advice to our clients.
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Ann has worked in Financial Services for 20 years. Her career started with Ulster Bank, where she worked in various departments gaining valuable experience in the banking industry. Ann joined the Mortgage IQ team in July 2016 as a Mortgage and Protection adviser and is based in the Bangor branch.
Ann specialises in Equity Release mortgages and has invaluable experience in all mortgage types and customer protection.
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Equity Release is a lifetime mortgage or home reversion plan. To understand the features and risks associated with such products, please ask for a personalised illustration.
Conor joined the Mortgage IQ team in 2021, moving from the Credit Union. Conor is based in our Coleraine branch and holds both his Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice and his Diploma in Financial Advice.
Conor’s role involves an end-to-end service around multiple aspects of home ownership from buying your first home, topping up your mortgage, moving home, buy-to-let mortgages and a range of other services. Conor can also help you protect your home, yourself and your family.
Your home or other property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Some Buy-to-Let Mortgages are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Diane is a Financial Planner working mainly from our Jordanstown office. She has been in the industry for nearly 20 years starting in Halifax and Santander. In her time at Mortgage IQ, she began as an Administrator then began work as a Mortgage and Protection Adviser before gaining her qualifications and becoming a Financial Planner.
With a passion for people and customer service she looks forward to meeting all clients whether new or existing where she will go the extra mile to make sure they get the best advice and service possible.
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Gillian joined the IQ team in 2015 and works in the Holywood office as a Financial Adviser. Before joining IQ Gillian worked in Halifax for 30 years having been a Financial Planner since 1998.
Gillian has a wealth of expertise and knowledge in all aspects of wealth advice and really enjoys helping customers achieve their financial objectives.
Heather joined Mortgage IQ in May 2014 and has over 25 years’ experience in Financial Services. She has been advising on Mortgage & Protection needs for the last 14 years and has become a qualified Financial Planner meaning Heather can also support with clients pension and investment needs and with corporate protection and financial planning.
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
The value of an investment with St. James's Place will be directly linked to the performance of the funds you select and the value can therefore go down as well as up. You may get back less than you invested.
Jay joined IQ in 2021 after completing the St. James's Place Academy in Edinburgh, obtaining his Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning.
The Academy is a bespoke programme to train those new to Financial planning to be fully qualified Wealth Advisers. Jay also holds a Business degree but family connections in the Financial Services Industry sparked his interest in Financial Planning. Jay comes from an Agricultural and Agri-food background and enjoys helping individual and business clients in this sector as well as meeting the needs of all client types.
Jay is passionate about customer service and giving people the highest standard of advice.
Kris Gaw is an award-winning mortgage adviser based in Bangor and Comber, with over six years of experience at Mortgage IQ. Starting in an administrative role, now Kris has been a Mortgage and Protection Adviser for 3 years.
In 2025, Kris received the Danske Bank Rising Star Award, recognising his exceptional service, deep industry knowledge, and client-first approach. Known for building trusted relationships, Kris provides expert mortgage advice tailored to first-time buyers, home movers, and remortgagers across Bangor, Comber, and the wider Northern Ireland area.
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Some buy to let mortgages are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority
Kori has worked as a Mortgage & Protection Adviser with Mortgage IQ for 6 Years and provides broad based advice on Mortgages and Personal Protection. Kori is based in our Antrim office.
Kori is an expert in all mortgage types but especially buy-to-lets. She is also passionate about making sure customers are adequately protected through life and income protection and won “Best General Insurance Specialist” at the Paymentshield Awards in 2020.
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Some buy to let mortgages are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority
CeMAP
Lorraine joined IQ in August 2018 and has 11 years’ experience in financial services. She worked at Ulster Bank before joining the IQ team having roles as a Customer Adviser, deputy branch manager and Senior Mortgage Adviser.
Lorraine loves meeting new clients and helping them to sort out their mortgage needs. She is passionate about ensuring all her clients fully protect themselves and families for the future.
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Luke is based in our Glengormley branch and is a qualified Mortgage and Protection Adviser.
Luke’s role involves an end-to-end service around multiple aspects of home ownership, from buying your first home, topping up your mortgage, moving home, buy-to-let mortgages and a range of other services. Luke can also help you protect your home, yourself and your family.
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Some buy to let mortgages are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority
Pearse's role involves an end-to-end service around multiple aspects of home ownership from buying your first home, topping up your mortgage, moving home, buy-to-let mortgages and a range of other services. Pearse can also help you protect your home, yourself and your family.
Your home or other property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Some Buy-to-Let Mortgages are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Victoria's role involves an end-to-end service around multiple aspects of home ownership from buying your first home, topping up your mortgage, moving home, buy-to-let mortgages and a range of other services. Victoria can also help you protect your home, yourself and your family.
Your home or other property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Some Buy-to-Let Mortgages are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Akvile Andrijauskaite
Practice Support Specialist and Marketing Executive
Akvile joined the IQ Team in 2025, bringing with her valuable experience from her previous role as a receptionist at an estate agency. She is currently working towards a Level 2 qualification in Business Administration and is eager to deepen her expertise in mortgages and protection.
Outside of work, Akvile has a passion for cars and enjoys hands-on projects with her own vehicle. A keen linguist, she is fluent in five languages, reflecting her enthusiasm for continuous learning and communication.
George works in our Holywood office as part of the Business Support team.
He is currently studying for his CeMAP qualification and is passionate about building a career in the mortgage industry. George supports the adviser team by helping ensure a smooth and positive experience for every customer.
He is trained in administrative processes and acts as a helpful point of contact throughout the mortgage journey, working with lenders, solicitors, and estate agents to keep everything on track.
Carolyn works in our Ballyclare office as Practice Support.
A former mortgage adviser and CeMAP-qualified professional, Carolyn brings valuable industry knowledge to her role. She supports the adviser team by ensuring a smooth and exceptional customer experience from start to finish.
Carolyn is fully trained in all administrative processes and acts as a key point of contact for customers. She liaises with lenders, solicitors, estate agents, and others involved to help make every step of the mortgage journey as straightforward and stress-free as possible.
Harry works in our Bangor office as part of the Business Support team.
A Bangor local, Harry has been with Mortgage IQ for over three years, bringing strong local knowledge and a commitment to excellent customer service. He plays a key role in supporting our advisers and ensuring the mortgage process runs smoothly for every client.
Harry is trained in all administrative tasks and acts as a reliable point of contact for customers. He works closely with lenders, solicitors, and estate agents to help deliver a hassle-free experience from start to finish.
Ben works in our East Belfast office as part of the Business Support team.
It's a family affair in East- Joanne, the branch Mortgage Adviser is Ben's Aunt!
Ben is trained in all administrative tasks and acts as a reliable point of contact for customers. He works closely with lenders, solicitors, and estate agents to help deliver a hassle-free experience from start to finish.
Che joined IQ in 2025 after working as a mortgage consultant and a fraud investigator within the Lloyds Banking Group. Che has spent his career working in banking and business finance roles where he has gained extensive knowledge on the banking industry and the complexities of financial crime.
Che has hopes to become an adviser and is currently studying for his CeMap qualification to do this and further his capability in the industry.
Chantelle joined IQ in 2023 after working as a mortgage consultant with Halifax. Chantelle has spent her career working in various banking and business finance roles with NatWest and First Trust.
Chantelle hopes to become an adviser and is currently studying for her CeMap qualification.
Julia joined Mortgage IQ in 2022, bringing with her a wealth of experience from the car sales and finance industry, as well as time spent working in an estate agency. A Jordanstown local, Julia plays a key role in supporting both our advisers and clients throughout the mortgage and protection journey. Often the friendly voice on the other end of the phone, she provides regular updates and is always on hand to answer any queries with care and efficiency.
Rachel works in our Glengormley office as Practice Support. She supports the adviser team (which includes her husband and uncle) by ensuring an exceptional customer experience throughout the process of dealing with IQ.
Rachel is trained to complete all administrative tasks and is a point of contact for customers. She will keep in touch with lenders, solicitors, estate agents and anyone else required to make the customer journey hassle free!
Owen joined Mortgage IQ in 2018 as Business support. After supporting the mortgage and protection side of the business for many years, Owen has moved to supporting pension and investment cases in our Financial Planning side of the business.
Owen is based in our Holywood office and often lends his experience to supporting newer members of the team with their training and development.
David works in our Glengormley office. He supports the adviser team by ensuring an exceptional customer experience throughout the process of dealing with IQ.
David completes a number of tasks and is a point of contact for customers. He will keep in touch with lenders, solicitors, estate agents and anyone else required to make the customer journey hassle free!
David supports mainly in pensions and investments after moving to a paraplanning role to support Alastair Hall.
Beverley runs our Glengormley office alongside her husband Alastair. She supports the adviser team by ensuring an exceptional customer experience throughout the process of dealing with IQ. She has been in Financial Services for 20+ years.
Beverley completes a number of tasks and is a central point of contact for customers. She will keep in touch with lenders, solicitors, estate agents and anyone else required to make the customer journey hassle free!
Mandy works in our Holywood office as Business Support. She supports the adviser team by ensuring an exceptional customer experience throughout the process of dealing with IQ.
Mandy is trained to complete a number of administrative tasks and is a point of contact for customers. She will keep in touch with lenders, solicitors, estate agents and anyone else required to make the customer journey hassle free!
Laura has spent her entire working career with links to the financial services sector and specifically St. James's Place, having started working as a financial services administrator in 2000 providing assistance to her father, who was a financial adviser with St. James's Place (then J. Rothschild Assurance).
Laura’s role also extended to property sales and management within the family estate agency business, but she always had a particular interest in financial services and developed her knowledge to provide PA / Paraplanner services, dealing largely with wealth management.
Laura assists customers across Coleraine, Ballymena and Antrim branches and is often the voice on the end of the phone when dealing with mortgage and protection queries.
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