Mercury Mortgages Ltd

Reference number: 1024232

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own. It acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

Cornerstone Finance Group Ltd Reference number: 767202 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • Mercury Mortgages Ltd (FRN 1024232) is an AR of Cornerstone Finance Group Ltd (FRN 767202). When you use Mercury Mortgages's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Mercury Mortgages, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

Identity

Check their details

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
15879600
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
6 August 2024 (2 years old)
Registered office
36 High Street, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 6EN, England
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Michelle Angela Childs Director Aug 1990 6 Aug 2024

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Cornerstone Finance Group Ltd, the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Mercury Mortgages Ltd FCA authorised?
Mercury Mortgages Ltd (FRN 1024232) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for Mercury Mortgages?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. Mercury Mortgages Ltd (FRN 1024232) is an AR of Cornerstone Finance Group Ltd (FRN 767202). When you use Mercury Mortgages's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Mercury Mortgages, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
Is my money safe with Mercury Mortgages?
Protection works through Cornerstone Finance Group Ltd, the principal firm responsible for Mercury Mortgages's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Mercury Mortgages a scam or clone?
Mercury Mortgages is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is Mercury Mortgages's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Mercury Mortgages's FRN is 1024232. You can verify it on the FCA register.