#127 - Mortgage Mentors: Navigating Change, Inclusion & Opportunity with Nicola Alvarez

In episode #127 of the Growth Series podcast's Mortgage Mentors series, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages, welcomes Nicola Alvarez, Head of Strategic Partnerships & Propositions at Accord Mortgages, who shares her extraordinary journey in the mortgage industry, beginning with her start at Nationwide in 1995. Her story is one of resilience, leadership, and a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Nicola discusses her passion for creating supportive work environments, inspired by her experiences as a mother and her advocacy for a son with autism and ADHD. She highlights the importance of trust, mentorship, and open communication in building resilience, drawing on lessons from her early career influences and her current role.

Nicola also provides insights into her visionary approach to product development and the evolving role of brokers within the industry. With nearly 30 years in the field, she offers valuable perspectives on broker-lender dynamics and the future of mortgage propositions.