FORTO Finance launches following successful pilot
22 September 2026
- New brokerage aims to combine experience, clarity and proactivity
- Will target homeowners, landlords and property investors while specialising in mortgages for expats
FORTO Finance has launched in the UK mortgage and protection market.
The new brokerage will support a broad range of borrowers and offer advice not only on residential mortgages, remortgages, buy-to-let lending and specialist property finance but also on protection.
Founded by seasoned mortgage and protection adviser, Anthony Curtis, and supported by operations manager, Esmé Rook, the firm says it has been established to provide clear, proactive advice for clients navigating an increasingly complex borrowing market.
FORTO Finance has completed a successful pilot ahead of launch and will support a broad range of borrowers, including first-time buyers, home movers, self-employed applicants, high net worth individuals and property investors seeking specialist funding solutions – with a particular focus on expat borrowers.
Anthony Curtis, director of FORTO Finance, says:
“We’ve been running a pilot since April and we now know the proposition works. The number of choices available to borrowers has increased significantly in recent years, while affordability requirements and lender criteria are evolving all the time. Clients need advice that helps them understand their options and make informed decisions. Our focus is on providing clear recommendations, responding quickly and helping clients make progress towards their financial goals.
"We've built FORTO Finance around the belief that good advice should give people confidence to move forward, whether they're buying a home, refinancing an existing property or funding their next investment. The focus on expat mortgages has come out of that."
The FORTO name draws inspiration from the Italian word 'forte' and the Latin word 'fortis', reflecting the firm's focus on strength, confidence and forward progress. The brokerage has adopted a fox as a central part of its brand identity. Representing intelligence, instinct, and agility, the company says the fox reflects the qualities the business believes are increasingly valuable in today's mortgage market.
