The Mortgage Business Expo (MBE) South 2024 has been hailed as a standout event for the intermediary mortgage sector, drawing a number of brokers, lenders, and key stakeholders from across the industry. 

Held at the Business Design Centre in London and continuing a successful partnership with Financial Intermediary & Broker Association (FIBA), the expo saw a 3% increase in attendance on 2023’s event, with visitors spending an average of five hours engaging in discussions, seminars, and networking opportunities.

This year’s MBE South highlighted the value of face-to-face interactions, with 84% of attendees coming to establish new business contacts, 74% for networking opportunities, and 59% seeking to strengthen relationships with existing suppliers. 

The seminar programme was led by the Bank of England’s keynote seminar and the Market Overview. 

Attention now turns to Mortgage Business Expo North, taking place at Manchester’s Central Convention Complex on March 28 2025. 

Mike Mikunda, event director for MBE, says: “We’re thrilled with the success of MBE South, and we’re already looking ahead to MBE North in Manchester next March. The event’s growing popularity, highlighted by increased attendance and longer visitor engagement, is a testament to the value we bring to the mortgage sector. We are committed to ensuring MBE North is equally successful and we’ll start creating noise for the event right away.”

Martin Reynolds, FIBA chairman, adds: “The specialist property, buy-to-let, and residential mortgage markets have faced numerous challenges in recent years, and it’s fantastic to see how well the intermediary sector has adapted. The sessions at MBE South showcased current opportunities and sparked excellent discussions for all involved.”