Stonebridge has recruited more firms than any other UK mortgage and protection network for the fourth consecutive year, FCA figures have revealed.
Data obtained by Network Consulting showed that the independent mortgage network added 106 appointed representative (AR) firms in 2025, overtaking Quilter as the second largest network.
Stonebridge now supports 707 members firms, a 6.8% increase from 2024, attracting more AR firms in the last 12 months than the first and third largest mortgage networks put together.
The network has arranged more than £17bn of lending in the last year and it now employs more than 200 people, with offices in Essex and the Midlands, supporting more than 1,350 mortgage and protection advisers in the UK.
Chief executive at Stonebridge, Rob Clifford, said: "The growth we are seeing is a reflection of the level of service we provide. Not all networks are born equal and both advisers and brokerage owners are voting with their feet. That’s not going to go away.
"It’s an exciting time to be in mortgage broking, with fresh regulatory changes keeping us on our toes. Mortgage and protection firms need a network that is alert to these challenges, ready with practical advice and support, and proactive in anticipating hurdles that differ from business to business."
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