Photo: County Financial Services director Paul Gilchrist Southport mortgage advisors welcome “buoyant” market  A Southport financial boss believes a rise in mortgage applications shows the market is now “buoyant” again. Several years after the credit crunch prices, County Financial Services director Paul Gilchrist believes they have turned the corner. And companies like County are experiencing a boom in business to cater for demand. “Mortgage lenders were very risk adverse in the aftermath of the credit crunch, with high deposits and stringent lending criteria,” said Paul (pictured). “We may never see a return of the 100% mortgages (no deposit) and self-certification mortgages of yesteryear, … Continue reading Southport mortgage advisors welcome “buoyant” market