Tag: mortgage
Mortgage warning: act now as rates rise
The amount you’ll be able to save by remortgaging away from your lender’s SVR will depend on the size of…
How can older mortgage borrowers prove their income?
Retirement interest-only mortgages and equity release are both types of mortgage that are specifically designed for the over 55s. For…
What is a mortgage agreement in principle?
You’ll then need to ask the lender you’ve decided you want to get a mortgage from for a mortgage agreement…
What is Japanese Knotweed and will it affect your mortgage?
If you find Japanese knotweed in your garden or growing nearby, then the most important rule is not to try…
Is it getting harder to get a mortgage?
Mortgage lenders are tightening their lending criteria amid the cost of living crisis in a move that could make it…
Should I lock into a long-term fixed rate mortgage?
Long-term fixed-rate mortgages are now cheaper than short-term deals, so is now the time to lock into a deal that…
How much do mortgage brokers charge?
Brokers charge for their advice in a variety of ways. 1) Fee-free Rather than you…
10 reasons you might not be able to get a mortgage on a property
Energy bills are soaring, which has prompted many homeowners to look at ways they can better insulate their properties. However,…
What is an offset mortgage?
Offset mortgages are only offered by a relatively small number of lenders including Barclays, Coventry Building Society, Accord (the intermediary…
What is a green mortgage?
While still relatively new in the mortgage market, green mortgages are designed to encourage homeowners to make their homes as…