John Ebsworth & Partners formerly (The Mortgage Consortium)
What this means for you
Because John Ebsworth & Partners formerly (The Mortgage Consortium) has been declared in default, you can't complain via the Financial Ombudsman Service in the normal way. Instead, eligible customers can apply to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme for compensation.
Background
John Ebsworth & Partners, formerly trading as The Mortgage Consortium (FRN: 125008), was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 31 July 2009. The firm's specific product offerings cannot be determined from available data, limiting clarity on the types of mortgages or related services it provided. Former customers may be eligible for FSCS compensation of up to £85,000 for mortgage-related claims, subject to the scheme's standard eligibility criteria and assessment procedures.
Products this firm wrote
How to claim
- Check you were a customer of this firm during the period it was regulated.
- Gather your policy / advice / contract paperwork — start with anything you have in writing.
- Identify your loss and the date it crystallised.
- Apply via the FSCS online claim portal at claims.fscs.org.uk.
- The FSCS investigation typically takes 6–18 months. They will assess eligibility, liability and quantum.