With over 20 years’ experience working across all sides of the mortgage market, Claire Askham is widely recognised as a specialist lending expert and a highly respected voice within the industry. Her career spans a broad range of roles, giving her a deep and practical understanding of the challenges faced by brokers, lenders and intermediaries alike. Claire is a popular and knowledgeable spokesperson, regularly appearing in the mortgage press and speaking at industry events across the UK. Known for her clarity, insight and commercial awareness, she is equally at home contributing to panel discussions as she is working through complex lending scenarios with brokers or supporting the development of her colleagues. Her ability to translate technical detail into clear, meaningful insight has made her a trusted figure across the intermediary community. A firm believer in collaboration and the sharing of knowledge, Claire is passionate about raising standards across the industry and supporting positive outcomes for brokers and customers alike. Her positivity and enthusiasm for the sector are clear in everything she does, and she is well known for her solutions‑focused approach, creativity and commitment to adding genuine value to intermediaries and their businesses.