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    HFA Mortgage & Protection

    Based in Wigan Helen Ferneyhough is a Mortgage Adviser who has been transforming lives since 2006 by helping thousands of clients achieve their dream homes. At HFA Mortgage & Protection, we don’t believe in cookie-cutter solutions. Every client is unique and deserves a personalised experience from start to finish. This is why Helen has handpicked a team of advisers who share her passion and dedication. Let us help you too!

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    Residential Mortgage Advice

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    All your mortgage advice under one roof! Personally Tailored Advice At HFA Mortgage &...

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    Is your fixed rate coming to an end or would you like to find a better rate. Find out...

    Equity Release Mortgages

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    What Our Clients Say

    • I would highly recommend Helen Ferneyhough Associates. The whole team has been professional, helpful and supportive throughout the process of buying my home, and I am very grateful to everyone who helped along the way. A very special thank you has to go to Kate Close, my mortgage adviser. Kate has... read more

      Antonella Di Cicco Avatar Antonella Di Cicco
      September 6, 2026

      Great, professional & friendly service throughout. Being first time buyers, the whole process can be daunting but Sandra, Cheryl & their team made everything so straightforward from start to finish & remained in constant contact throughout even when there wasn’t much of an update to give which puts your mind... read more

      Liam Dodson Avatar Liam Dodson
      July 22, 2026

      Laura was very professional, worked hard at getting us a low rate fixed mortgage beyond our expectations,Sandra was really helpful , when we had various problems went way beyond expectations Can’t thank them enough , Highly recommend

      Christina Disley Avatar Christina Disley
      October 23, 2023
    • Absolutely amazing team! Laura and Sandra were great through every step of the process. Buying my first home was daunting to say the least. They have made it the smoothes experience. Thank you soooo much

      Rosie shire Avatar Rosie shire
      November 23, 2023

      We have just had our mortgage accepted on our first home and can’t recommend Helen and the team enough! I think it only took just over 3 weeks in total from the first initial chat to getting our final offer which I never expected as a business owner was possible.... read more

      Emily Campbell Avatar Emily Campbell
      February 23, 2024

      Helen and Sandra, helped me and my partner buy our first house and also remortgage. Both times they were absolutely fantastic, give the best and realistic advice. Sandra always kept us up to date with where things were up to and chased the solicitors constant to help things run and... read more

      Courtney Lloyd Avatar Courtney Lloyd
      October 23, 2023
    • Couldn’t recommend this company enough! Especially Sam Robinson & Tiana McLoughlin. They were super helpful, quick and attentive! Couldn’t recommend them enough. Extremely professional and great at their job!

      Phoebe Turner Avatar Phoebe Turner
      April 29, 2026

      Nothing was too much trouble for Helen & the team. Very knowledgeable & always updated me promptly with any developments, seeing it through to the very end. Would absolutely recommend them. Thanks

      Phil Barker Avatar Phil Barker
      October 23, 2023

      Would not hesitate to recommend HFA - Mortgage & Protection. As first time buyers, they have been absolutely AMAZING by providing support and guidance throughout the entire process (not just at the mortgage application stage). The team are so approachable and there is no such thing as a stupid question.... read more

      Maisie McLaughlin Avatar Maisie McLaughlin
      April 21, 2026

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