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Metro Bank Large Mortgage Loans Releases New Exciting Criteria
Today, Metro Bank has announced significant enhancements to its large loan mortgage offerings. These changes, effective immediately, promise greater flexibility and accessibility for borrowers seeking mortgages above £1 million. As a leading whole-of-market mortgage...
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How To Avoid Early Repayment Charges: We Saved Our Client £44,800!
Our client, found himself at a crossroads. Eager to move to a new home, he was hindered by his existing mortgage terms. While enjoying a remarkably low-interest rate of 1.38%, he faced the grim reality of early repayment fees amounting to a staggering £44,800. With...
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Major Changes to Santander Large Mortgage Loans
In their latest update sent to our brokers at Oportfolio Mortgages, Santander have announced some incredible changes to their mortgage lending proposition. Most notably to mortgages for people looking to secure large mortgage loans of up to £3 million. The new...
Using A Mortgage Advisor In Battersea
The right mortgage advice is essential when moving home. You want to get the most suitable mortgage deal for your needs from a trusted advisor committed to best serving its clients. For instance, those looking to move into the area may seek the help of a mortgage...
5 First-Time Buyer Mistakes
Is contents insurance at the forefront of your mind when you’re buying a property for the first time? In the excitement of buying your first home and the number of things you have to attend to, not taking out a contents policy may be one of a number of mistakes...
Work with a mortgage advisor in Fulham for a green future
We often see applicants looking for areas in the capital where they can live in comfort, and have confident they will potentially see long-term financial growth from their property. As an experienced mortgage advisor with experience in Fulham, it’s interesting to see...
3 things you need to know about life insurance
Life insurance is only for older people, right? Surely it’s not worth getting coverage until you know you’re reaching retirement age and want to invest in a safety net for your family should the worst happen? It’s something we hear a lot when we talk to people about...
18% of staff have income protection despite huge need
Research published in June 2017 shows the astonishing lack of critical illness or income protection insurance taken out by the UK workforce. The research conducted by Canada Life Group Insurance, which surveyed 1,010 full- and part-time employees in the UK, shows few...
What is contents insurance? (and what is it not?)
Close to 16 million adults have no contents insurance according to a Financial Inclusion Commission (FIC) report published in November 2017. It found 60% of those earning £15,000 or less per year have no contents cover – and few would be able to replace their...
Secure Your Business With Key Person Insurance
Not many professional business owners understand the benefits that having a key person insurance policy in place at their enterprise could provide. You may own a business yourself or be a key decision maker in the company. If you are then you’ll know precisely how...
Over 50s may be paying far too much for life insurance
Life insurance policies are amongst some of the most popular insurance products in the UK, yet over 50s may be paying far too much for their cover, and could benefit by exploring more of the market. For instance, policies that offer guaranteed pay outs, for instance,...
11% Of UK Adults Don’t Know If They Have Life Insurance
Getting the right life insurance policy and working with a specialist broker to find an affordable, bespoke package isn’t just essential for you as an individual. It’s crucial to giving greater peace of mind to your family and loved ones, letting them know they are...
Britons Favour Pet Plans Over Life Insurance
Did you know that Britons are more likely to insure their pet than invest in critical illness insurance to cover their own worst-case scenarios? That’s according to research carried out by Mintel in August 2017. In its survey of 1,152 UK adults, they discovered that...
Self-employed? You need to consider personal protection
The right personal protection policy can offer a financial safety net to any individual and their family should the worst happen and a critical illness stops them from working. This forward planning and protection is especially important for those who are...
Finding a personal protection policy that’s right for you
Recent research conducted by Royal London has underlined how numerous people across the UK are putting themselves at financial risk by not investing in a personal protection policy that suits their needs. According to their study, 5.8 million renters in the United...
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