First Mortgage News

There are some decisions in life you need to make in the moment and then see how they play out. The decision regarding your first mortgage is no way that type of decision. You need to evaluate your situation, weigh the pros and cons, and decide based on logic – not on emotion, and NOT…

If you have any surplus cash floating around you may be considering reducing the balance, and therefore the term, of your mortgage. Making overpayments on your mortgage can be a sound investment – it could save you tens of thousands of pounds in interest in the long term – but like any financial decision, there…

Four surprising factors that could be ruining your credit score If you’re planning on applying for a mortgage, your broker or lender will use your credit score (among other things) to determine whether or not to give you that all-important, life-changing loan. Generally speaking, a good credit score increases your chances of being accepted for a mortgage.…

Despite the post Brexit vote jitters which saw a slump in mortgage applications, record low interest rates drew in buyers of all varieties from August onwards. After the historic vote for Britain to leave the European Union, the nation was holding its breath for the housing price collapse as warned by Remain campaigners. However, this…

Homeowners remortgage for all sorts of reasons. It could be you’re coming up to the end of your current deal and want to see if you can get a better rate or reduce your term, or maybe you want to borrow extra cash for home improvements or to consolidate other debts. Whatever the reason, remortgaging is…

Buying a home for the first time can be a daunting and complicated process. With so much information to take in and so many details to be aware of, it’s often difficult to know where to begin. With that in mind, we have come up with a simple and interactive new tool which ‘walks’ you…