Adele Forbes

Adele Forbes

West Yorkshire Money Limited

Minimum mortgage: Any amount

0330 038 8941
Based in Pontefract
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Top Rated 2026
Verified since: November, 2019

5 out of 5

159 reviews


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    Last checked: 23 June 2026

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About

With over 28 years of experience in the mortgage industry, Adele brings unparalleled knowledge and insight to every client she supports. Her career has spanned multiple high-level positions — including Senior Mandated Mortgage Underwriter, authorised to lend up to £1 million across five major UK mortgage lenders. This extensive background means Adele knows exactly what lenders look for and how to present cases effectively to achieve a swift mortgage offer. Adele’s expertise has been recognised across the financial sector. She was headhunted to help launch a new mortgage lender and has held pivotal roles in Business Development and Arrears Counselling. With over 13 years as a qualified mortgage adviser, Adele continues to advise clients while proudly leading her award-winning mortgage brokerage, established in 2019. As a respected voice in the industry, Adele frequently contributes to national mortgage discussions, debates, and publications, including Mortgage Strategy and Mortgage Introducer. She was also a VIP speaker at the Financial Times Adviser Forum 2023, discussing The Future of Buy-to-Let Mortgages. Beyond her professional life, Adele is passionate about charity work. She actively supports The Prince of Wales Hospice, completing a skydive in 2022, raising £2,520, and an abseil down Wakefield Cathedral in 2025, raising £1,039. Adele is married to her husband Bruce and is a proud mum to their son, Fraser. Awards & Recognition - Top 100 Rated Mortgage Adviser (2020–2025) – The Times & The Telegraph - Best Entrant Broker Nominee (2019) – Mortgage Introducer Awards - Finalist: Mortgage Broker of the Year (2021/2022) – Yorkshire Financial Awards - Yorkshire Prestige Award Winner – Mortgage Brokerage Firm (2021–2025) - Mortgage Brokerage of the Year (2023) – Northern Enterprise Awards - Financial Services Client Care Excellence Award (2023) – Northern Enterprise Awards