Some of these articles might be useful. Others might just pass the time while your kettle boils. Either way, if you read one of my financial type articles just don’t rely on advice from a bloke with a blog — speak to someone qualified (ideally with insurance… and a desk). Yes, I am qualified for some things, but you can't sue me or get compensation.
April 3, 2022
Mortgage Affordability can be a complex area. Since 2014 changes in the way affordability is assessed by lenders must take many elements into account. This can often go against borrowers either in terms of how much they could borrow or if they can borrow at all. This Mortgage affordability guide should help understand the process.
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March 30, 2022
Lifetime mortgages are becoming more popular and many homeowners are taking advantage of them to release equity from their homes to support retirement. Are they right for you? Do you understand them? That is what we are going to look at in this guide.
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March 28, 2022
Having A Consumer Buy To Let (CBTL) mortgage indicates that the borrower did not intend to become a landlord. And for that reason, the regulatory requirements differ from those that did intend to become a landlord.
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March 16, 2022
Mortgage prisoner is a term heard more often these days, what does it mean? Simply put it refers to those borrowers who cannot due to either current lender restrictions or affordability requirements switch to a different product or lender for a better deal.
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March 6, 2022
I get quite a few questions and comments from people who want to purchase a property with issues, whether that be interior condition, dry or wet rot, structural concerns and so on. How easy is it to get a mortgage in these circumstances? Well, it depends.
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January 15, 2022
A question received on Buy To Let, the visitor has been struggling to get a BTL mortgage with lenders insisting that he provides proof of his own income and outgoings, why?
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