Poorna Gunasekara

Poorna

Gunasekara

Location:

Essex

Additional Language(s):

Sinhala.

Qualifications:

CeMAP, BSc, MBA

Appointment Options:

 
Face-to-face, Online, Telephone

Gender:

Female
Poorna ‘s top skills:
Provides structured guidance across residential and buy-to-let mortgages, supporting clients from initial enquiry through to completion with clear, compliant and practical advice.
Experienced in HMO, limited company and bridging finance cases, offering tailored solutions that reflect lender criteria, affordability and individual investment strategies.
Delivers clear mortgage advice in English and Sinhala, ensuring clients understand each stage of the process and can make informed decisions based on their circumstances.
More about Poorna :

Poorna Gunasekara – Mortgage Broker at Connect Mortgages, based in Romford

Poorna Gunasekara is a mortgage broker at Connect Mortgages, providing clear and structured advice across a range of property and protection needs. He supports clients with residential mortgages, buy-to-let, HMOs, limited company mortgages, bridging finance, protection, and general insurance.

Fluent in both English and Sinhala, Poorna works with a diverse client base, ensuring clear, accessible communication throughout the process. His approach is focused on understanding each client’s financial position before recommending suitable options.

Sinhala-speaking clients looking for a Mortgage can speak with Poorna.

Advice is always aligned with current UK lending criteria and regulatory standards, ensuring that all recommendations are based on affordability, suitability, and individual circumstances.

Mortgage Advice in London and Surrounding Areas

If you are searching for a mortgage broker in London, working with an adviser who takes time to assess your full financial profile is essential. Poorna supports first-time buyers, home movers, landlords, and property investors with tailored mortgage guidance.

Whether you are purchasing a residential property, expanding a portfolio, or refinancing an existing mortgage, advice is structured around your objectives and current financial situation. Where appropriate, options from a broad panel of lenders are considered.

How Mortgage Advice Is Delivered

Each case begins with a detailed review of your financial circumstances. This helps ensure that any recommendation is suitable and sustainable.

The process includes:

  • Reviewing income, outgoings, and credit history
  • Explaining mortgage types and repayment options
  • Outlining lender criteria and associated costs
  • Supporting communication with lenders and third parties

Clients are encouraged to ask questions throughout, and clear, straightforward explanations are provided at every stage.

Areas of Expertise

Poorna provides advice across the following areas:

Residential Mortgages

Support for first-time buyers, home movers, and those purchasing a main residence.

Buy-to-Let Mortgages

Guidance for landlords purchasing or refinancing investment properties. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may change.

HMO and Limited Company Mortgages

Advice for more complex property structures, including Houses in Multiple Occupation and company-owned investments.

Bridging Finance

Short-term funding solutions for time-sensitive transactions, subject to lender criteria.

Protection and General Insurance

Options to help protect your income, property, and financial commitments.

Supporting Different Client Circumstances

Poorna works with a wide range of clients, including:

  • First-time buyers entering the property market
  • Landlords expanding or restructuring portfolios
  • Self-employed applicants with varying incomes
  • Clients reviewing existing mortgage arrangements

Each application is assessed individually. Approval is subject to lender criteria and cannot be guaranteed.

Location and Availability

Poorna is a mortgage broker in Romford and supports clients locally and nationwide.

  • Hornchurch
  • Upminster
  • Dagenham
  • Ilford
  • Brentwood
  • Barking
  • East London

Advice can be provided both face-to-face and remotely, depending on client preference.

Speak to Poorna Gunasekara

If you require mortgage advice in London or the surrounding areas, you can arrange an initial discussion to explore your options.

Mortgage advice should always be based on your financial situation, affordability, and long-term plans.

Really helpful and thorough. Our advisor, Poorna Gunasekara, was incredibly friendly and patient and answered all our questions and kept us updated throughout the whole process, very reassuring for first time buyers

Amy Inglis

★★★★★★★★★★

Amazing service from Poorna Gunesekara. Fast and quick, plus always available to assist with last minute queries.

Sami London

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Poorna has been very helpful . Other Brokers said No but She managed to get Mortgage offer. Very grateful . Thank you so much

Abdullah Bhatti

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I recently had the pleasure of experiencing Poorna’s service, and I must say, it was exceptional! From the moment I reached out, Poorna was incredibly responsive and attentive to my needs. The level of professionalism displayed was remarkable. Poorna took the time to understand my requirements thoroughly, ensuring that every detail was addressed. The service was not only efficient but also delivered with a personal touch that made me feel valued as a customer. What truly stood out was Poorna’s expertise and knowledge in the field. It was evident that she is passionate about what she does, and that enthusiasm translated into the quality of service provided. I was particularly impressed with how she went above and beyond to ensure that I was completely satisfied.

Gunjan Kaur

★★★★★★★★★★

A big thank you to my mortgage adviser, Poorna, for her exceptional support throughout my mortgage application. Her positivity and expertise gave me confidence, and she handled every challenge with ease. Always available and clear in her explanations, Poorna made the process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend her and Connect Mortgage!

Krishan Jayakody

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we are extremely pleased with the re-mortgage of our property arranged by ‘Poorna’. She is knowledgeable and prompt in answering the queries raised by the Lenders. Her work is simply ‘excellent’

Raja Thava

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Strong at communicating and excellent at explaining

4.7★ · Nottinghamshire · May 2026

Poorna has been absolutely fantastic throughout my mortgage process. She helped me secure my mortgage and provided incredible support during the underwriter checks, which can be quite intense and stressful. I also experienced several issues with my solicitors, and Poorna stepped in multiple times to…

5.0★ · London · May 2026

We had lots of outstanding loans and credit cards to pay. We got to know Poorna from a friend. Poorna has helped us to overcome our debts by providng a one loan along with our current mortgage to settle all our debts. It was such…

5.0★ · Feb 2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Exceptional Service from Poorna ,Highly Recommended! My mortgage process was quite complicated and took some time to finalise, but Poorna was absolutely fantastic throughout. She guided me patiently through every step, explaining everything clearly and ensuring I understood each stage of the process. Her…

5.0★ · Essex · Oct 2025

Poorna helped us in every way. First, she listened to our problems and understood them. Then, she told us that we had these shortcomings. If we fix them properly, we can pass the bank loan without any shortcomings. She explained to us how everything will…

5.0★ · Essex · Jun 2025
Contact Poorna :
Connect Mortgages

is an Appointed Representative of Connect IFA Ltd 441505 which is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.