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About MDJ Mortgages

Local experts. Genuinely on your side.

MDJ Mortgages is an award-winning broker based at Chineham Court in Basingstoke. We help first-time buyers, movers, landlords and later-life borrowers find the right mortgage and protect what matters.

Free first appointmentFace-to-face, video or phone
5.0 from 186 reviewsRated on Google
Award-winning2024, 2025 & 2026
Mark Jones in a client meeting
5.0Average Google rating across 186 reviews
Our story

From childhood memories to changing lives.

Mark Jones started MDJ with a simple idea: mortgage advice should feel personal, because a home is personal.

Some of Mark’s earliest memories are of visits to his grandmother’s home in Farnham, a place full of family, warmth and security. That feeling of what a home means to a family is what drives the business today, whether he’s helping a first-time buyer leave renting behind or advising a retired couple on releasing equity to help their grandchildren.

MDJ has grown to a small, close-knit team with an outsized reputation, recognised in the Quality Business Awards three years running and trusted by hundreds of families across Hampshire, Berkshire and Surrey.

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Five-star Google reviews

5.0★

Average customer rating

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Quality Business Award winner

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Towns we regularly help in

Meet the team

The faces you’ll actually deal with.

Mark Jones, Managing Director
Managing Director · Mortgage & Equity Release Adviser

Mark Jones

Mark advises on everything from first homes to complex self-employed, commercial and later-life cases. He’s known for clear communication, quick replies and finding a way when a case looks tricky.

“It is what it is.”

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Jodie Layzell, Business Development Manager
Business Development Manager

Jodie Layzell

Jodie joined MDJ in November 2022 after more than 20 years in retail. She keeps every application on track, and her favourite part of the job is seeing clients complete and move into their new home.

“No worries.”

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What we stand for

Reliable. Forward-thinking. Trustworthy.

People, not cases

Every client gets a named adviser who knows their story, from the first call to the day they get the keys.

Honest advice

If waiting six months will get you a better deal, we’ll tell you, even if it means we wait too.

Plain English

No jargon and no small print surprises. We explain what each choice means for you and your family.

Always moving

We chase lenders, solicitors and agents, and we keep you updated so you’re never left wondering.

Recognised for quality
Quality Business Awards 2026 — The Best Mortgage Broker, Basingstoke and Deane Quality Business Awards 2025 winner badge Quality Business Awards 2024 winner badge Three Best Rated accreditation
186 five-star Google reviews

Don’t just take our word for it.

★★★★★
“Mark and Jodie were exceptional. They gave us quality, trusted advice at every step of the process. Clearly outlined what we needed to do. Answered all of our questions very quickly. They found us the best mortgage rates available on the market, as…”
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George Robinson First-time buyer
★★★★★
“Our case definitely wasn't the easiest — if mortgages handed out awards for “most complicated paperwork adventure,” we would have been strong contenders! But Mark and the entire team at MDJ Mortgages handled everything smoothly, quickly, and with…”
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Anna Foster-Ford Complex case
★★★★★
“We have just finished our remortgage with MDJ and it was simple and clear from the outset. Mark’s communication was excellent and in no way excessive which meant that we got the best rate available with zero stress. I would not hesitate to recommend…”
JM
Justyn Moore Remortgage
★★★★★
“I’ve just completed on my first ever property which was definitely made possible thanks to the help of Mark and Jodie at MDJ Mortgages. I came to them looking for advice really early on when I was just thinking about maybe buying after being sick of…”
EC
Ellie Caldwell First-time solo buyer
★★★★★
“Mark and Jodie from MDJ Mortgages have been incredible throughout. So professional, diligent and knowledgeable. Our case had a few delays through no fault of MDJ Mortgages but they remained supportive and informative throughout, working incredibly…”
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Alisha Shepherd Home purchase
★★★★★
“Great service! Mark, Matt and Jodie are very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. They explained the best lenders and options for my circumstances, secured a strong rate and kept me informed throughout.”
JD
Jon Dawson Google review
★★★★★
“Mark and Jodie made what was a very stressful period, significantly easier.”
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Tristan Ware Google review
★★★★★
“Thank you Mark and Jodie, top job.”
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Pauly Blunden Google review

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Free, no-obligation advice

Let’s find the right mortgage for you.

Your first appointment is free and there’s no obligation. Meet us at Chineham Court, on video or over the phone, whichever suits you.