Credit reports look at your borrowing history and how you’ve managed to pay back any money you’ve borrowed in the past. They’re put together by the three main credit reference agencies in the UK; TransUnion, Equifax and Experian. Every time you borrow and repay money, your credit score builds up in the background based on your [...]
Most of us will borrow money to buy a property at some point in our lives. Whether you’re buying your first home, buying to let or remortgaging, it’s a big commitment. Here are some key facts to help you feel more confident about your financial decisions. The different types of mortgages The types of mortgages vary, [...]
If you want to stay on top of your mortgage repayments and ensure you’re getting the right deal for your circumstances then remortgaging is one of the most important financial decisions you can make. But is it best to change to a new mortgage product with your current lender via a product transfer or look to [...]
Banks and Building Societies have been encouraged by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to offer more flexibility if you are finding it difficult to make mortgage payments. Mortgage lenders, the FCA, the Government as well as organisations such as UK Finance and the Building Societies Association have come together to provide you with a new Charter to give [...]
Worried about mortgage lenders withdrawing their products and deals? The mortgage market is going through another unpredictable time with mortgage lenders withdrawing mortgage deals and increasing rates in a reaction to the recent news that inflation is slowing at a less- -than-expected rate. Do you need to remortgage now? If you’re due to remortgage now, don’t [...]
Life after your Fixed Rate mortgage. Why plan ahead of your fixed rate ending? The earlier you plan your remortgage, the more mortgage options you have! And in the current economic climate, it really does pay to know your options. An expert adviser can find the deal for you. If you’re due to remortgage in [...]
Busting re-mortgaging myths. Your circumstances have changed – will you be able to re-mortgage? We all know life doesn’t stay the same. Our jobs, our relationships, our financial circumstances, they all evolve over time. So, if our lives are constantly changing, why should our mortgage stay the same? Your life may have completely altered since you [...]
Being a first-time buyer can be daunting. Not only are you about to make one of the biggest financial decisions in your life, but you’ll probably also have family members and friends offering their ideas on the right house, mortgage, lender conveyancer and even removal company for you. We’ve put together some ideas to try and [...]
We were recently mystery shopped by FT Adviser magazine and the results were what will strive daily to obtain, scoring 35/35 and being the 'shopper's choice' when compared to three other brokerages, below is the full article: MYSTERY SHOPPER: WEST LONDON Each week the mystery shopper seeks advice from independent advisers in the UK. The aim [...]
It wasn’t so long ago that my wife was pregnant and the issue of maternity leave and pay was high on the agenda. If you’re in the position where you need to move during a period of maternity leave then a lender’s stance can be dependent on the period left before you return to work i.e. [...]
