FSCS in-default register

The Mortgage Bureau

Declared in default9 July 2007FRN 149078

What this means for you

Because The Mortgage Bureau has been declared in default, you can't complain via the Financial Ombudsman Service in the normal way. Instead, eligible customers can apply to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme for compensation.

Background

The Mortgage Bureau (FRN 149078) was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 9 July 2007. The firm's specific product offerings cannot be determined from available data, limiting clarity on the scope of services provided. Eligible customers may be entitled to FSCS compensation up to £85,000 for mortgages, subject to scheme eligibility criteria and the firm's regulatory classification at the time of default.

Products this firm wrote

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How to claim

  1. Check you were a customer of this firm during the period it was regulated.
  2. Gather your policy / advice / contract paperwork — start with anything you have in writing.
  3. Identify your loss and the date it crystallised.
  4. Apply via the FSCS online claim portal at claims.fscs.org.uk.
  5. The FSCS investigation typically takes 6–18 months. They will assess eligibility, liability and quantum.