Irish Mortgage Corporation has announced the formation of a new senior management team with Fiona Deering and Liam O’Connor assuming the roles of Joint Managing Directors.
Deering and O’Connor take over as Joint Managing Directors from Derek Maguire, who will take on a new role as Chairman.
Deering previously held the position of Operations Director where she focused on developing, enhancing and managing the business strategy and processes, while O’Connor held the role of Sales Director, with responsibility for ensuring exceptional levels of service standards and performance across the team.
Both have been integral in advancing Irish Mortgage Corporations’ strategy and growth in a competitive market, maintaining unwavering commitment to understanding and meeting client’s needs.
Founded by Derek Maguire and Ken MacDonald in 1990, Dublin-based Irish Mortgage Corporation was Ireland’s first mortgage broker and is one of Ireland’s longest established and largest mortgage brokers.
Commenting on the announcement, new Chairman Maguire said: “I’m delighted to appoint Fiona and Liam to their new roles.
“They have been crucial members of the team since they joined the company and have built up a strong reputation of excellence in the sector.
“As a company we are committed to delivering quality-focused care and attention to our clients, and Liam and Fiona are central to that success now and for the future.”
Deering also spoke about her new role, saying: “I’m delighted to partner with Liam as Joint Managing Directors as we continue to advance our services in an ever-evolving marketplace.
“The broker industry has doubled in the last decade, demonstrating the need and want for support from homeowners, future homeowners and those switching mortgages for our services.
“Our team work incredibly hard, a trait Derek has instilled in the culture here, and are very much focused on providing the best advice to our clients.”
While O’Connor added: “As a company, we have completed well over €5bn in mortgages since 2004 and anticipate this to continue to increase as we see new lenders enter the market in Ireland.
“This in turn will see the overall broker market share, currently at 47%, continuing to grow as homeowners seek expert impartial advice.
“I’ve worked closely with Fiona for over 25 years, and I’m thrilled to be working alongside her for what will be an exciting next chapter for Irish Mortgage Corporation.”
With a team of nearly 50 staff including over 20 award winning mortgage advisors, Irish Mortgage Corporation provides free expert impartial advice to first time buyers, homeowners switching mortgages, moving house loans as well as advice on buy to let, lifetime loan or equity release in addition to support with mortgage protection, life insurance, illness cover and home insurance.
Their Moneycoach financial planning division provides expert advice on retirement planning, investments, savings and ongoing protection needs.
The company work directly with Avant Money, Bank of Ireland, Haven Mortgages, ICS Mortgages, Núa Mortgages, MoCo, PTSB and Spry Finance.
Irish Mortgage Corporation is in the top 3% of mortgage brokers in Ireland with access to all eight lenders.
Photo: Liam O’Connor and Fiona Deering – Joint Managing Directors, Derek Maguire, Chairman
