This year’s Association of Irish Mortgage Advisors (IMA) Awards event was bigger than ever, with more than 100 industry guests gathering at Dublin venue, Fallon & Byrne, for the presentation of awards and an opportunity to celebrate and network with industry colleagues.

Of the 13 award categories, KBC was victorious in five, including the much-coveted IMA Lender of the Year award. The bank also won awards for Best Business Development Team and Best Sales Support team. All votes were cast by Ireland’s leading independent mortgage and financial advisors, the members of the IMA. The members were canvassed at two intervals during the year, helping ensure that the final outcomes did not reflect a specific month or moment in time.

One of the most anticipated accolades of the evening, IMA Mortgage Broker of the Year, was won by Dublin firm, Affinity Advisors for the second consecutive year. Votes were cast by the lenders - Ulster Bank, Haven, KBC, Finance Ireland and Permanent TSB.

In the Mortgage Protection category, Royal London celebrated on the treble, picking up awards including IMA Mortgage Protection Provider of the Year and Sales Support Team of the Year.

The winners of the 2019 IMA Awards are: