Where Brokers Build, Grow, and Remain in Control.
For over 12 years, we have supported advisers at all levels of experience, providing extra time, tools, and support to help first-time business owners and advisers succeed. If you’re newly qualified, returning to the industry, ready for a change, or ready to build something of your own – we’d love to have a chat.
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Where are you on your journey?
Let us know your current industry status so we can direct you to the right information
Control your own business
We can help you build and grow a sustainable business ensuring you remain in full control and start your journey with the necessary support and tools from day one.
With an in-house design and development team, working alongside your compliance and network team, you have access to all the expertise you need to build your own brand from the ground up.
We are committed to helping you achieve your business goals and expand your operations in a way that works for you. You will have access to industry-leading systems and software, along with a specialised online academy designed to support your growth. Your dedicated network support manager will be with you from day one to provide one-on-one support, development, and guidance.
Come for our trainee support.
Stay for everything else.
Every adviser benefits from direct, personalised support from a dedicated team member, ensuring expert guidance through every stage – from onboarding and account management to business development, marketing, compliance, and training.
Experience true peace of mind with one simple, all-inclusive monthly payment that covers everything – no hidden fees, no surprises.
Go from CeMAP qualified to Competent Adviser Status in as little as 6 months with ongoing training and support from your dedicated network support manager.
Our user-friendly, purpose-built online platform is designed to guide you every step of the way, offering all the essential knowledge and resources you need to achieve success with confidence.
How Onboarding Should Be...
We’ve streamlined and enhanced the onboarding process to make joining our network easier than ever. Fully digital and user-friendly, the process includes clear, step-by-step guidance to help you navigate even the most complex regulatory requirements with confidence.
On average, it takes around 10–12 weeks from your initial discovery call to completing the Dragon Academy and being ready to offer advice to your clients under your own brand and business.
Before your official start date, we’ll manage your FCA authorisation and handle everything behind the scenes to make sure you’re set up for success. This includes completing registrations with our lenders, providers, and industry partners, as well as helping you build your brand and website – so when day one arrives, you’re ready to hit the ground running.
Whether you’re new or experienced, our intuitive platform simplifies compliance, reduces paperwork, and gets you up and running quickly and efficiently.
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We've built a strong network
of highly trained advisors.
Will you join us in shaping the future?
120,000 +
Financial Products
We have overseen advice on more than
120,000 financial products in the last decade.
100 +
Advisers Nationwide
With over 100 advisers from across the UK, we work towards their business goals - not ours.
12 +
Years Trading
Since 2013, we have support advisers of all levels of experience to provide financial advice.
Your Future in Financial
Services Begins Here
If you've got questions,
we've got the answers.
A mortgage network is an organisation that is directly authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
The network is responsible for following the rules and regulations laid out by the FCA and puts systems and processes in place to ensure that its members stay within those rules. The network acts as a regulatory umbrella for its members.
An Appointed Representative (AR) is a person or firm who acts as an agent of a directly authorised organisation (such as a mortgage network) to carry out regulated activity (such as giving mortgage advice).
When you join a mortgage network, you become an Appointed Representative of that network. The network is responsible for following the rules and regulations laid out by the FCA and puts systems and processes in place to ensure that its members stay within those rules. The network acts as a regulatory umbrella for its members.
An Appointed Representative (AR) belongs to a network, so it is the network’s responsibility to ensure that the AR adheres to the FCA’s regulations.
They will do this by having a compliance regime in place, providing updates about rule changes and training where necessary, and by having systems and processes that make sure regulations are followed.
This takes the burden of keeping on top of regulatory changes away from the AR, allowing them to concentrate on helping clients and writing business.
Being directly authorised means that an individual or firm is directly authorised to carry out regulated activity by the FCA. A person or firm who is directly authorised does not belong to a network.
If you’re looking to launch your own mortgage advisory business while benefiting from the backing of an experienced network, we’re here to equip you with all the tools for success. From regulatory support and promotional resources to access to suitable mortgage products, we’ll ensure you start your journey with confidence.
No, you don’t – The Dragon Network is one of the few mortgage networks who are happy to take on and develop new advisers. We’ll support and mentor you all the way to Competent Adviser Status, and beyond.
Yes, we’d want you to hold the full CeMAP qualification, or equivalent.
If you do not currently have CeMAP, or are wondering where to start, we can point you in the right direction and recommend a training provider.
Just fill out our contact form or give us a call and one of our network support managers will be in touch.
We’d be more than happy to talk with you about joining Dragon Network and can give you some guidance and advice on how to prepare to join the network.
Just schedule a call with a network support manager to discuss your circumstances in more detail.
Yes, you can – but how and when you do it will depend on your arrangement with your current network and any contractual obligations you might have. Schedule a call with a network support manager, and we can discuss your specific situation and give you guidance.
Build your own business • Grow your own business • Control your own business •
Where Brokers Build, Grow, and Remain in Control.
As a self-employed mortgage advisor, you’ll own your business, build your brand, and work with your clients – your way.
A Modern Network for Modern Advisers
Where are you on your journey?
Let us know your current industry status so we can direct you to the right information
Control your own business
We can help you build and grow a sustainable business ensuring you remain in full control and start your journey with the necessary support and tools from day one.
With an in-house design and development team, working alongside your compliance and network team, you have access to all the expertise you need to build your own brand from the ground up.
We are committed to helping you achieve your business goals and expand your operations in a way that works for you. You will have access to industry-leading systems and software, along with a specialised online academy designed to support your growth. Your dedicated network support manager will be with you from day one to provide one-on-one support, development, and guidance.
As a self-employed adviser, you can manage your working hours, clients, and operations, while having all the necessary business development and support tools at your fingertips.
Come for our trainee support. Stay for everything else.
Every adviser benefits from direct, personalised support from a dedicated team member, ensuring expert guidance through every stage – from onboarding and account management to business development, marketing, compliance, and training.
Enjoy peace of mind with a single, all-inclusive monthly fee.
Our easy-to-follow, purpose-built online platform provides all the knowledge you need to succeed.
Go from CeMAP qualified to Competent Adviser Status in as little as 6 months with ongoing training and support from your dedicated Support Manager.
How Onboarding Should Be...
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shouldn't put you off.
Because onboarding shouldn't put you off.
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We've built a strong network of highly trained advisors.
Will you join us in shaping the future?
120,000 +
Financial Products
We have overseen advice on more than 120,000 financial products in the last decade.
100 +
Advisers Nationwide
With over 100 advisers from across the UK, we work towards their business goals - not ours.
12 +
Years Trading
Since 2013, we have support advisers of all levels of experience to provide financial advice.
Your Future in Financial Services Begins Here
If you've got questions, we've got the answers.
A mortgage network is an organisation that is directly authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
The network is responsible for following the rules and regulations laid out by the FCA and puts systems and processes in place to ensure that its members stay within those rules. The network acts as a regulatory umbrella for its members.
An Appointed Representative (AR) is a person or firm who acts as an agent of a directly authorised organisation (such as a mortgage network) to carry out regulated activity (such as giving mortgage advice).
When you join a mortgage network, you become an Appointed Representative of that network. The network is responsible for following the rules and regulations laid out by the FCA and puts systems and processes in place to ensure that its members stay within those rules. The network acts as a regulatory umbrella for its members.
An Appointed Representative (AR) belongs to a network, so it is the network’s responsibility to ensure that the AR adheres to the FCA’s regulations.
They will do this by having a compliance regime in place, providing updates about rule changes and training where necessary, and by having systems and processes that make sure regulations are followed.
This takes the burden of keeping on top of regulatory changes away from the AR, allowing them to concentrate on helping clients and writing business.
Being directly authorised means that an individual or firm is directly authorised to carry out regulated activity by the FCA. A person or firm who is directly authorised does not belong to a network.
Yes, you can – but how and when you do it will depend on your arrangement with your current network and any contractual obligations you might have. Schedule a call with a Network Support Manager, and we can discuss your specific situation and give you guidance.
Once you’ve scheduled a call, we’ll talk through our proposition, discuss your plans, give you some advice and answer any questions you might have.
If you’re happy, we’ll send you some more information and the commercial offer. We’ll arrange another call back to discuss things, once you’ve had time to read through everything.
If you’re still happy, we’ll send out the application pack. This includes the application form, the FCA Form A and a request for supporting documentation such as your business plan and cash flow projection.
Don’t worry if you haven’t come across these documents before – we’ll send you guidance and some helpful tips on how to complete them. While you’re completing the application pack, we’ll carry out some initial due diligence checks, such as a soft credit search.
Once we’ve received your application pack, we’ll review it and carry out further due diligence, such as a full credit report, and request proof of identification and address, proof of CeMAP qualification, and business bank statements.
If everything is satisfactory, we’ll make you a formal offer to join The Dragon Network and send you the contract. Once the contract has been signed and returned, we’ll carry out a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and submit your application for FCA authorisation.
Once you’ve been approved by the FCA, we’ll set up your mortgage and protection agencies, and then schedule your onboarding and training.
Training is delivered online, via the Dragon academy, which means you can attend sessions in the comfort of your own home and from anywhere in the country as long as you have an internet connection.
The training is a combination of recorded webinars and live sessions, consisting of role plays, case studies and assessments and covers topics such as our systems and processes, regulatory knowledge, product knowledge, the advice process and client-facing skills.
You’ll be assigned a dedicated Network Support Manager who will guide and support you through the process from start to finish.
You can normally expect to begin trading as an Appointed Representative of The Dragon Network within 8 – 12 weeks from your initial enquiry.
We’d be more than happy to talk with you about joining Dragon Network and can give you some guidance and advice on how to prepare to join the network.
Just schedule a call with a Network Support Manager to discuss your circumstances in more detail.
Yes, we’d want you to hold the full CeMAP qualification, or equivalent.
If you do not currently have CeMAP, or are wondering where to start, we can point you in the right direction and recommend a training provider.
Just fill out our contact form or give us a call and one of our Network Support Managers will be in touch.
Yes, you can – but how and when you do it will depend on your arrangement with your current network and any contractual obligations you might have. Schedule a call with a Network Support Manager, and we can discuss your specific situation and give you guidance.