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Louis Mason
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Louis Mason is Marketing and Communications Director at Oportfolio Mortgages and has more than ten years of experience working within financial services. Louis oversees Oportfolio’s marketing and communications, producing and managing mortgage-related content across the website, including guides, news articles, market commentary and case studies. He works closely with Oportfolio’s mortgage advisers and other industry professionals to turn complex mortgage and property topics into clear, accessible information for borrowers. His writing covers a broad range of subjects including mortgage affordability, first-time buyers, remortgaging, buy-to-let, high-net-worth and complex mortgages, lender criteria and developments in the UK mortgage and property markets.
Louis Mason
The Rise of Later Life Mortgage Lending

The Rise of Later Life Mortgage Lending

Later life mortgage lending is on the rise in the UK, with more older borrowers securing mortgages than ever before. According to the latest UK Finance data, the number of mortgages taken out by older borrowers surged to 35,840 in Q4 2024, marking a significant 28.2%...

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How Mortgage Is Calculated

How Mortgage Is Calculated

When applying for a mortgage, one of the most crucial steps is understanding how lenders calculate how much you can borrow or how mortgage is calculated. Mortgage calculations are based on a range of factors, including income, outgoings, employment type, and deposit...

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