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Meet
eet The Broker
Meta Mortgages
Marvin Onumonu speaks with Joel Bailey-Wilson, founder,
mortgage and protection broker at Meta Mortgages
Tell us a little bit about
yourself – what made you
become a broker?
My path to becoming a mortgage
broker wasn’t a straightforward one.
Growing up, I always had a passion
for helping people, and initially
dreamed of becoming an actor. But
as I began to understand how the
world works, I became fascinated by
finance and the intricate ways money
moves through our economy.
After completing my university
studies in finance, I found myself at
a crossroads.
Securing a job as a financial adviser
proved challenging. This led me to
explore the world of property and
mortgage broking.
A pivotal interview with an estate
agency changed everything when I
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expressed my interest in becoming a
mortgage broker.
The opportunity to help people,
especially first-time buyers (FTBs),
while providing financial guidance
became my calling.
What is something
outside of work that
people might like to
know about you?
I’m really passionate about health
and wellness. In my spare time,
I enjoy going to the gym, playing
football, and regularly playing squash
with friends.
Not only does it help me stay
in shape and keep mentally fit, it
also gives us the space to have
meaningful conversations about
personal growth, building towards
our goals, and finding ways to
support others.
I also enjoy doing charity work
– I’ve helped various charities and
churches to host events to help
raise awareness.
I’m currently preparing for the
London to Brighton Bike Ride to
raise funds and awareness for a
fantastic children’s charity. It’s a
great opportunity to test both my
physical and mental resilience for a
good cause.
Beyond fitness and charity, I love
reading and watching podcasts
focused on knowledge, personal
development, and growth.
I also love visiting different
countries – I’m fascinated by how
different each country is in terms of
culture, pace of life, economy, and
people. Not to mention soaking up
the sun and enjoying time by the sea!
