SHOULD I USE A MORTGAGE ADVISER? - TIMES MONEY MENTOR Getting a mortgage is a huge financial decision, which is why many people decide to seek advice from a professional. An adviser, sometimes known as a mortgage broker, will search the mortgage market on your behalf, compare deals, and [...]
4 SIGNS THE UK HOUSING MARKET WILL HOLD UP DESPITE HIGH MORTGAGE RATES - ZOOPLA New sales activity in the housing market is holding up in the last week. High mortgage rates do not hit all buyers equally and I remain hopeful that borrowing costs will be lower as [...]
HOW TO MAKE SURE YOUR NEW HOME IS ENERGY EFFICIENT - PROPERTY REPORTER With energy bills rising and the government announcing yesterday that support will be reviewed from April next year, energy efficiency is high up on the list of priorities for many buyers and renters looking to move [...]
WHAT TO DO IF YOU NEED TO REMORTGAGE - WHICH? Homeowners face higher mortgage costs as rates move above 5%. Rising mortgage rates and disappearing deals could provide a shock to homeowners who come to remortgage in the remainder of 2022. Mortgage rates are significantly higher than they were [...]
HOMEOWNERS URGED 'TO TAKE MORTGAGE ADVICE' NOW AS RATE RISES AND PRODUCTS FALL - YOUR MONEY Uncertainty and concern surrounding mortgages means now is the time for people to seek advice before making any “rash decisions”, a financial services platform suggests. Interest rates have been steadily climbing since the [...]
WHAT TO DO IF YOU CAN'T PAY YOUR MORTGAGE - EXPERT ADVICE ON THE BEST STEPS TO TAKE - IDEAL HOME Mortgage rates have risen rapidly in a matter of weeks – here’s what to do if you can’t pay your mortgage. Mortgage rate increases along with rising energy [...]
TO SWITCH OR NOT TO SWITCH: WHAT TO CONSIDER WITH ERCS - PROPERTY REPORTER Should I switch my mortgage now and pay an early repayment charge? It's a question many will be asking themselves as the mortgage market battles a huge wave of volatility and lenders temporarily withdraw mortgage [...]
COULD I LIVE WITHOUT LIFE INSURANCE Planning for what you’ll leave behind once you’re gone is no easy task. But if you have loved ones that rely on your income, finding the right life insurance policy can make facing the unknown a little less daunting. Peace of mind Knowing [...]
'REPOSSESSION IS A LAST RESORT': FIVE OPTIONS IF YOU'RE STRUGGLING WITH YOUR MORTGAGE - YOUR MONEY Millions of homeowners are worried as the cost of living bites while mortgage rates are heading north. Here are five options if you’re struggling to meet monthly payments. The Bank of England has [...]
CRITICAL ILLNESS COVER OFFERS KEY SAFETY NET As the main breadwinner, you do everything you can to provide for your family. But have you considered how they would cope if you became too ill to work? Safety net Critical illness cover typically pays out as a lump sum if [...]
