Mortgage brokers optimistic about business volumes in 2011

The survey found none of TMA's directly authorised (DA) brokers expect their business to decrease, while 14% said volumes will remain steady on last year. Protection was seen by 65% of brokers as the key sector offering the greatest potential for increasing their revenue stream, while the second most popular choice was buy-to-let with 28%. Commercial was cited as the top area for growth by 20% of respondents, while 15% chose equity release and 10% general insurance. Further sectors to be suggested included: regulated pensions, investment advice and specialist packaging. More than h...