Christopher Bland Acib Cemap Email & Phone Number

London, United Kingdom

Providing the "banker's view".With over 40 years of property finance experience gained across major UK and private banks, CMB Consultants are property finance consultants. We are also assisting with property investments and crowdfunding projects.What makes CMB Consultants Ltd different is that we are providing an independent "banker's view" which means we look at the whole deal to ensure it is tailored to the clients' short and long term goals, stress tested to manage those ‘what if’ situations and is appropriate.Please contact us on chris@cmbconsultantsltd.co.uk for an informal discussion to explore how we can assist you.

Private Banker Finance is a business established to support mortgage brokers and other property professionals who are not experienced in the high net worth market source facilities for their clients.With access to many private banks and specialist lenders, we can find the solution for that complex enquiry.We are the private bankers who source finance.

As my financial consultancy has expanded, I have found myself working on many debt sourcing projects. I have therefore added to my activities by taking on a consultancy role with Affinity Specialist Finance (ASF) and joined a team of experienced mortgage brokers.I will be based at the ASF headquarters of Affinity Mortgages Ltd in Liverpool Street, London. This gives me the capacity to directly source finance for clients via this FCA regulated, independent, whole of market broker: http://www.theaffinitygroup.co.uk/Affinity has a long and successful track record for providing first-class customer service across all aspects of the property market including:• Residential mortgages;• Buy-to-let loans;• Investment property portfolios;• Development loans;• Bridging finance;• Refinancing existing facilities;• Mixed use property lending;• Commercial property lending.This is reinforced by Affinity’s ESTAS Customer Feedback rating of 98.5% https://www.theestas.com/reviews/1223?u=widget&type=undefined. In addition, I am supported by a team of qualified protection specialists and we can review and take care of all your personal and business protection needs.This step allows me to put my extensive lending experience to good use helping clients structure their proposals and source their debt requirements by providing an independent “banker’s view”.Please feel free to contact me or introduce me to your colleagues, clients, family and friends. I will ensure they receive good advice, a professional service and a first-class experience. Please call on 07872 966969 or 01702 337003 to learn more, alternatively email me at cbland@affinity-mortgages.co.uk.

Having started the role from scratch, in five years I built a portfolio with Footings of over £100m generating annual income of over £3m. A mixed portfolio containing self-made entrepreneurs, captains of industry, property specialists, restaurateurs, historic motor racers and TV personalities.The key to my success is finding commonality with each client on which our relationship of mutual trust is based. It is important to me that I act with integrity and demonstrate that I can add value to a client’s request or circumstances. This reinforces that feeling of trust.The majority of my portfolio is lending based. I am RMC qualified and have extensive experience in lending on residential investment property and development proposals. I have also made sure that clients get correct deposits advice, competitive FX rates and support from my Chartered Financial Planners and Investment Managers.Over the years I have helped entrepreneurs realise their dreams; property investors develop wonderful high-end houses and lottery winners plan for and secure their future.At the end of the day, outstanding client service has been the key to the success of my portfolio.

Managing Private Client relationships by identifying and understanding their needs, plans and priorities through ongoing goal based conversations.Work closely with IFA and other Specialists to provided end to end solutions for clients.

People Leadership - inspiring and motivating a team of subordinates by demonstrating first class behaviours.Responsible for coaching and supporting the team to encourage them to live the brand, develop themselves and enjoy their working experience.Optimised financial performance by agreeing plans as working documents to deliver overall business goals and targets.

Established a portfolio of high net worth individuals.Delivered outstanding customer service.Achieved challenging financial plans.Awarded Relationship Manager of the Year 03/04.

From Clerk to Senior Personal Banking Manager.Having always worked in large prestigious offices, I successfully completed a range of banking roles giving me the basis for the broad experience I have amassed.This gave me a deep understanding of all aspects of retail banking and customer service across The City of London.