Mortgage and protection network Stonebridge has announced the opening of a new regional hub in Derby that will allow it to tap into a stronger, deeper talent pool in the Midlands to support the network’s continuing growth.
The East and West Midlands are areas well known for large numbers of financial services professionals and firms. The region is home to 1 in every 6 mortgage finance company roles in England and Wales1, representing a quarter of all such jobs outside London. It hosts 17% of these businesses, accounting for 21% of those outside the capital.
The refurbished premises at Gervase House in the historic Friar Gate area of the city will be used by around 45 Stonebridge colleagues, and will prove instrumental as the network seeks to grow its headcount to support growth in the network’s member firms.
The hub, a satellite office complementing the firm’s headquarters in Basildon, Essex, currently houses members of the company’s HR and finance teams, with additional roles being added throughout 2026
The new hub also means existing network members have an additional location in which to meet Stonebridge’s support staff in person.
Stonebridge is one of the UK’s largest mortgage and protection networks and has arranged more than £17 billion of lending in the past 12 months. It currently operates nationwide with more than 1,350 advisers and recent independent industry research showed it recruited more ARs in 2025 than any other mortgage and protection network.
Rob Clifford, Chief Executive at Stonebridge, said: “Given the increasing popularity of hybrid versus permanent home working, we've been planning a regional hub for some time and I'm delighted that it has now become a reality. It’s a vote of absolute confidence in us by our shareholders, and it’s also a sign of our confidence in the Midlands.
“The region plays a key role in the UK economy as a centre for financial services firms outside London. Gervase House will support our expansion through local recruitment, increased collaboration, and improved accessibility for our network members who want to meet face to face.
“It is already providing a great working environment at this important crossroads for the team we are building here, and the wider 200 colleagues who will be able to use it as a base of operations when they need it.”
Last month, Stonebridge announced the appointment of Liz Obee as its latest National Recruitment Manager, charged with supporting the continued growth of the network.
