Research reveals majority of advisors happy in work

May 24, 2025 by Brendan O'Neill

Surveys and Statistics

A new survey of mortgage advisors in the UK has found that the majority are happy in their work, viewing it in terms of a lifelong vocation.

This survey was carried out by HSBC UK and is intended to be an annual event from now on. The lender spoke to 400 advisors across the country for it, with the aim of gauging their feelings about their profession. What the results show is that most of them are very happy with the choice they have made. Almost seven out of every ten told the survey that they were extremely content to be advisors, which amounts to 69%.

Indeed, some advisors indicated that they enjoyed their jobs so much that they would defer retirement indefinitely, so that they could continue. They made it clear that the reason for that was their passion for the work.

The intermediary mortgages head at HSBC UK, Chris Pearson, told FT Adviser:

“Brokers are very much on the front line and play an integral role in the mortgage market, and we wanted to hear their thoughts, concerns and insights into the wider economy, the mortgage market but also their career.”

He then went on to add that the feedback from this survey would enable HSBC UK to provide a better level of support for both advisors and the clients they represent.

These results make for encouraging reading and should ensure that the level of demand for CeMAP training courses remains very high in the years to come.