Reading Money is an Independent directly authorised mortgage and protection company based in Reading with nationwide coverage. The client is at the heart of everything we do and our service has been tailor-made to reflect this. We have the experience and knowledge to deal with individual mortgage and protection requirements whilst always considering the clients personal needs. We are dedicated to finding our clients the best solution for residential purchases and re-mortgages through to more complex scenarios, commercial lending, buy to lets and anything else in between. Our team of highly experienced and qualified advisers are here to make our clients life easier by working with our clients and removing as much of the stress as possible by interacting with all parties in the mortgage process. We pride ourselves in providing amazing customer service as we seek to build long term relationships with all our clients.
Reading Money
Quick EnquiryLauren Taylor - Director/Mortgage and Protection Adviser
Lauren has over 5 years’ experience in Financial Services, starting off with the administration side to her father David, this lead onto Lauren gaining her CeMAP qualifications in 2016. Over the past 5 years Lauren has secured mortgages for all types of client from First Time Buyer and Government Scheme purchase, through to BTL mortgages and portfolio landlords.
Prior to entering into the mortgage market, Lauren qualified as a Quantity Surveyor and therefore has extensive knowledge in the property market.
Lauren prides herself of giving a level of service beyond her client's expectations. This committed approach has driven Lauren and David to set up Reading Money Ltd with the intention of being the number one brand for ‘best advice and client experience’
David Taylor – Mortgage and Protection Adviser
David brings a wealth of knowledge having been a mortgage broker since 2010 and so has an impressive range of first hand experience of working with all client types from first time buyers to seasoned home movers as well as also being CeRER qualified meaning David is able to assist with all your equity release / lifetime mortgage enquiries. In addition David is also a member of the NACFB so is able to assist on your commercial and semi commercial mortgages together with second charge loans.
Having lived in Winnersh for longer than he cares to remember David is a family man being married for 36 years and has 3 x children and 4 grandchildren.
Sadra Paya – Mortgage and Protection Adviser
After 20 years of service and compliance management experience in the communications industry, Sadra decided to embark on a change of career and became a Mortgage and Protection adviser. As a BTL portfolio owner himself he has many years’ experience in this field and is very passionate about helping clients achieve their financial goals. Sadra prides himself on giving a level of service beyond his customer's expectations.
Kelvin Gooding – Mortgage and Protection Adviser
Kelvin has over 11 years’ experience in the property industry. Prior to being a mortgage and protection broker since 2018, Kelvin worked as a successful branch manager in estate agency for 2 of the countries leading corporate companies in Bedfordshire.
Kelvin is a big family man with lots of life experience in properties and insurances personally which gives him the knowledge and expertise to help steer you in giving you the best advice in a multitude of areas including solicitors, surveys, estate agents, mortgages and finally protection.
Samy Childs – Administrator/Protection Specialist
Samy is new to the mortgage world, originally qualifying as a hairdresser in 2008 she was looking to secure a long term career plan to support her family. Samy joins the team as a mortgage administrator and protection specialist with a view to completing her further CeMAP exams in due course. Samy has great people skills along with being able to work as part of a team, her ambitions in life is to help people protect their family and lifestyle as she has done hers.
Martin Fawcett – Group Compliance Consultant
Martin is an enthusiastic and highly motivated Compliance & Training professional, originally from a background of sales training. In his consultancy role he provides advice on all compliance & training matters within the firm
He has over 35 years’ experience, gained in all sectors of the financial services industry, and a good working knowledge of the FCA Regulations and T&C Requirements.
Martin has a proven ability to work alongside staff, management and advisers to identify their needs, provide clear guidance and produce the required results.