MORTGAGE AND INSURANCE NEWS AND ADVICE

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Why owning a home is still cheaper than renting

Why owning a home is still cheaper and now more than ever, people are considering whether to buy a home or continue renting.

First Time Buyers, Find the Best Mortgage and Advice

First Time Buyers, find the best mortgage and advice - know where to start and get the right guidance.

Life Insurance for your Mortgage. Is it enough?

Mortgage Life Insurance is a cover that helps to pay off your mortgage if you die before fully paying off your loan, but is it enough?

LIFT Open Market Shared Equity Scheme

Want to buy your own home but think you need more money to pay the price? If so, the LIFT Open Market Shared Equity (OMSE) scheme could help

What Are Second Charge Mortgages?

A second charge mortgage is an additional mortgage or second mortgage that allows you to borrow money using the equity of your home.

Is It More Difficult to Get a Mortgage When You're Self-Employed?

Self-employed mortgages are available, but they do have specific requirements. An independent Mortgage Broker can support in this process.

How To Choose a Good Mortgage Broker

Are you considering getting a mortgage broker? When looking for a good mortgage broker, there are a few key things to consider.

2021/22 Self Assessment Tax Bill Deadline - 31st January 2023

The deadline to file your Self Assessment tax return online is 31st January 2023.

What Is A Debt Consolidation Mortgage?

A debt consolidation mortgage is a type of mortgage which can be used to help pay off your debts using the value of your property.

Lifetime Mortgage Increase

Equity release refers to a range of products letting you access the equity tied up in your home if you are older.

Equity release loans hit record £1.7bn

The Equity Release Council has announced that in the third quarter there was a record lending of £1.7bn. Find out more.

Mortgage Market - mini-budget - should I switch now or wait?

Hundreds of mortgage deals have vanished from the mortgage market amid mini-budget fallout - should you remortgage?

First Time Buyer Mortgage

First-time home buyers. Start the journey to your first home get tips on what to do for a first time buyer mortgage.

2022 Mortgage Rates

Will mortgage rates go down in 2022? It has been a year of constant change upwards and forecasts show that is unlikely to change.

Improvements to the Open Market Shared Equity Scheme

The Scottish Government Open Market Shared Equity Scheme (OMSE) threshold has been raised by 9% to reflect rising house prices.

How do you get the best mortgage rates?

How do you get the best mortgage rates in the UK?

Home Improvement Projects - Loans And Remortgages

Home improvement projects are as popular than ever.

Independent Advice From Your Local Mortgage Broker

How mortgage advice is provided to clients has been changing in recent years. In particular, the technology available to mortgage...

Cost Of Living Crisis

The cost of living crisis is affecting many of us. However, we are on hand to offer advice and support for your mortgage and protections.

How the Bank of England rate change will affect your mortgage

Responding to inflation hitting 5.5%, the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted to increase the base rate to 0.75% - an...