Mortgage News, Insights & Advice
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Adverse Credit Mortgage Criteria Eased by Hinckley & Rugby
In a significant move to make homeownership more accessible to different types of borrowers, Hinckley & Rugby for Intermediaries has announced relaxed criteria on its Credit Flex adverse credit mortgage product, designed for borrowers with adverse credit...
Metro Bank Buy-to-Let Mortgage and Interest-Only Changes
Metro Bank has recently announced significant enhancements to its interest-only and buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage criteria, marking a strategic move to strengthen its position as a leading specialist lender on the high street. These changes are designed to offer greater...
Halifax Minimum Mortgage Amount Increases
Halifax has announced an increase in the minimum mortgage amount for their 2 year and 5 year fixed-rate products, available through selected mortgage intermediaries. Historically, Halifax's minimum mortgage amount was £25,000, which is considered one of the lowest...
Brexit and your mortgage
With Theresa May having emerged from her Brussels trip with unanimous backing for her plan for Britain’s exit from the European Union (brexit) and prepares for tomorrow’s Parliamentary vote on it (assuming continued Cabinet concerns about the likelihood of a Commons...
Selling your house through interior design
Our occasional series highlighting the work of businesses Oportfolio works with continues with a look at the impact interior design can have on the sale of your current home and the transformation of your new one. Rush Interiors is run by leading designer, Rushim...
The secret weapon for successful relocation
Our occasional series highlighting the work of businesses Oportfolio works with continues with a look at City To Country relocation – a property relocation service with a difference, run by a man who knows a thing or two about the advantages and disadvantages of city...
When your home has security, you will also be secure
For almost all of us, a house is the most expensive thing you’ll ever buy. Not only is it the centre of family life and a retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s also a financial asset that, in all likelihood, you expect to grow in value. With all...
Can a mortgage advisor based in Kensington help you?
Working with a professional mortgage broker with experience in Kensington that has spent years building strong links with various lenders can help people looking to move to get the most suitable mortgage deal for their needs. This includes those who are looking to...
Speak To A Mortgage Expert In Clapham
There’s little more satisfying than working alongside the younger generation, providing mortgage advice to first-time buyers and those with little-to-no experience of the property market to help them take the right steps financially to finally get on the property...
Mortgage advisor in Chelsea can help ‘empty nesters’
If you’re part of the older generation and are looking to move on to somewhere where you can retire in peace, it makes sense to partner with an experienced, professional mortgage advisor to help you plan your next move in Chelsea. They’re often referred to as ‘empty...
3 Benefits of Mortgage Broker In Hammersmith
Hammersmith is an area that continually attracts the eye of homeowners. In particular, many families based in Kensington and Chelsea who are looking to upsize have chosen to target larger and more affordable properties in Hammersmith. This is according to Paul...
Buy in Platinum Triangle With Belgravia Mortgage Advice
If you’re looking to purchase a property in London’s Belgravia, it’s fair to assume you can afford to do so. Belgravia is one of London’s most affluent areas, a favourite of celebrities and the jet-set. Despite being able to afford it though, it’s still worth seeking...
Ace your mortgage with help from an advisor in Wimbledon
Wimbledon can be synonymous with sports. Tennis is, of course, the obvious one, but it also has links to football and often sees athletes descend on Wimbledon Common to make use of its open spaces. Wimbledon town and village are an attractive prospect to people...
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...
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