10 September 2025 | Written by Shideh Mirashrafi
We’re Shortlisted for the 2025 National Mortgage Awards – Second Charge

We’re delighted to share some exciting news – Mercantile Trust has been shortlisted for the 2025 National Mortgage Awards – Second Charge in the category of Best Small/Medium Lender.
The National Mortgage Awards – Second Charge celebrate the very best in the industry, recognising outstanding achievements across brokers, lenders, and service providers. Organised by National Mortgage Awards Ltd., the programme highlights innovation, service excellence, and commitment to supporting the second-charge mortgage sector.
This year’s prestigious ceremony will take place on 23 October 2025 at The Underglobe on London’s Bankside, where the winners will be announced.
We’re proud to be recognised for our ongoing commitment to providing flexible, customer-focused lending solutions and outstanding support to brokers and borrowers alike.
We’d like to thank our partners and customers for their continued trust and support – we look forward to celebrating this achievement with the industry in October.
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