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Sam Murphy

Managing Director

Sam’s qualifications

Qualifications

  • CeMAP Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice

    The industry benchmark qualification for mortgage advisers, recognised as a mark of excellence and professionalism. Individuals attain the required understanding of mortgage policy and practice and how to effectively apply this when advising a customer.

  • CeRER Certificate in Regulated Equity Release

    This qualification develops an extensive understanding of the environment, products available and the circumstances where equity release is an appropriate solution for the customer.

  • R07 Advanced Mortgage Advice

    Advanced Mortgage Advice (R07) develops knowledge and understanding of the key elements of the mortgage process, specialist types of mortgage lending and to test candidates' ability to give appropriate mortgage advice to clients with complex needs and circumstances.

  • CF2 Investment and Risk

    This examination assesses a knowledge and understanding of investment products and the risks involved.
Sam’s entry on the FCA register

Sam at work

I co-founded the business in 2007 with Jon Bloomfield. Before that, I worked for Barclays/Woolwich and an independent estate agency.

I don’t do much client work these days, as my time is spent running the business. But my areas of expertise are later-life lending and working with high net worth clients.

There have been many proud moments for Mortgage Medics. But the one that stands out the most is winning an award for best overall quality at the L&G Mortgage Club Awards in 2021. We’d just come out of Covid and lockdowns, so it represented a great team achievement.

The three things I love most about my job are helping my team achieve their full potential; jumping into action and making a plan in times of challenge; and creating a culture of trust and respect.

The types of people I most enjoy working with are honest, determined, and respectful.

Sam outside of work

I live in Hove with my partner Jack and our two cats, Otto and Dolly.

Outside of work, I’m a keen football fan, cyclist, and snowboarder. I also take an interest in cricket and will give watching or playing most sports a try.

I’ve recently started learning the piano and Italian, both using apps.

I love to travel, but I’m not a sun worshipper. So winter sports and cooler climes are my go-to, rather than the tropics.

I also love any excuse to eat out. I enjoy trying new restaurants when they open, especially in Brighton & Hove, which has such an incredible array of eateries.

Sam in the spotlight

On an ideal weekend, you can find me:

Seeing friends and family, watching football, and (maybe) getting some exercise.

My favourite holiday destination is:

The Austrian Alps.

My favourite song to play in the car:

As a kid, I was obsessed with Queen, so ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ is a special song for me, especially after watching Wayne’s World when I was younger. As an adult, I usually listen to a dance or house music playlist, something that makes me want to sing along and dance in my seat while nobody is watching.

The first album I bought:

I think it was Californication by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

If I could be any fictional character, I would be:

Marty McFly – I’d love to time travel!

If I could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, I would win a medal in:

Making the best scrambled eggs.

When the dessert menu arrives, I’m looking for:

Some kind of platter with a bit of everything on – probably meant for two!

The three qualities that draw me to new people are:

Integrity, being interesting, and having a positive attitude.

My pet peeve is:

When people choose to be unhelpful.

The best gift I’ve ever received is:

Life, at this point in history and in this part of the world.

The three people at my dream dinner party would be:

Richard Branson, Harvey Milk, and the great-grandfather I never knew.

The three small things that make my day better are:

Sunshine, a positive attitude, and exercise.

Three things I haven’t done so far include:

A skydive, jury service, and said no to a buffet!

Sam’s dislikes

  • Celery
  • Discrimination
  • Queueing
  • Arguing
  • Bad service

Meet the rest of the team

Sam Murphy

Managing Director

Meet Sam
Jon Bloomfield

Associate Director

Meet Jon
Michael Curd

Partner

Meet Michael
Gareth Jones

Mortgage Services Manager

Meet Gareth
Gemma Green

Senior Adviser

Meet Gemma
Lucy Reed

Client and Adviser Support

Meet Lucy
Undray Griffith

Senior Adviser

Meet Undray
Andrea King

Client and Adviser Support

Meet Andrea
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