Mortgage News, Insights & Advice
All the latest UK mortgage news, insights and advice from the world of mortgage lending and Oportfolio
5.5X Income Mortgage Available For First Time Buyers
Is it possible to get a 5.5X income mortgage? That is a very common question that I am hearing more and more. Mainly because borrowing money is becoming more difficult. When I first started working in mortgages and property, there were plenty of purchase schemes...
HSBC Mortgage Rates Smash Competition At 3.81%
HSBC mortgage rates have truly smashed their competition to smithereens by introducing a product with an interest rate as low as 3.81%. Although not currently the absolute lowest rate on the market, HSBC has beaten many other high street banks so far in the rate war...
Nationwide And Barclays Cut UK Mortgage Rates To 3.78%
In what is quickly becoming something like a UK mortgage rates price battle, lenders are firing rate reductions left, right, and centre. Paving the way for some very favourable mortgage opportunities for the remaining four months of 2024, leading into 2025. I have to...
3 benefits a mortgage broker can offer first time buyers
People don’t just partner with a mortgage broker to find the best bespoke package for their financial needs. One of the main benefits for using a mortgage broker is to navigate what is one of the most stressful processes around. Consider recent research from Trussle,...
Can A Mortgage Advisor Help Re-Evaluate My Finance?
As a leading mortgage adviser, it’s astonishing to see how many Britons are in the dark about their remortgaging finance options, and how many are missing out on a much better deal for their long-term financial needs. The Monthly Connells Survey & Valuation...
Why is it worth paying for comprehensive mortgage advice?
If you’re in the market for comprehensive mortgage advice, you have more options to consider than ever thanks to the reach of the internet and social media. Alongside more traditional financial institutions such as banks and building societies, there are services out...
Why You Need A Mortgage Advisor
You may have discovered yourself how many different types of mortgages there are out there when you’re looking to buy a property. Partnering with the right mortgage advisor though can not only help you make sense of the market; it can be crucial in helping you find...
Top Mortgage Advisor Award Winner
At Oportfolio, we care about the quality of our service as a comprehensive mortgage advisor. We want to support our customers every step of the way, a process which requires an excellent reputation and commitment. Our drive to deliver the best service possible to our...
Why personal protection insurance matters
Personal protection insurance may not be on your mind right now. With Christmas close and festivities at hand, you’re unlikely to be wondering what type of personal protection cover you may need. But wouldn’t it be nice to start the New Year at ease, knowing that you...
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