Mortgage & Protection Insurance News

What income can I use for a mortgage application?One of the main parts of a mortgage application is checking affordability. This is where lenders decide how much you can afford to borrow. They will look at your income and your outgoings to make their decision. But what counts as income?Basic...

How to save for a house deposit? The first step to get onto the property ladder is building up a suitable deposit. After the comments from Kirstie Allsopp about cancelling gym members and Netflix subscriptions being the way that everyone can afford a mortgage, we think there are other ways that...

National Apprenticeship Week 2022This week (7th February 2022 – 11th February 2022) is National Apprenticeship Week in the UK. This week we are celebrating National Apprenticeship Week with our apprentices, sharing their experience of being an apprentice and why they choose to go down this...

Is Income Protection for the Self Employed Important?Being self employed comes with a long list of benefits however, one of the downsides is that you don't get financial security of employees benefits such as sick pay. This is where income protection can be vital to someone who is self employed,...

Can I Get a Mortgage If...Are you thinking about purchasing a new property but not sure if you will be able to get a mortgage? We've answered some of our frequently asked questions, however if we have answered your question' don't hesitate to get in touch.Can I get a mortgage if I’m self employed?...

Nationwide £500 Green Reward for HomeownersNationwide alongside some other UK lenders, are launching green mortgages and incentivising energy efficiency and home purchases and improvements.  This could be fantastic news for buyers who are seeking cashback but that doesn’t necessarily mean...

Festive Opening TimesPlease be aware of our opening times over the festive period. Our staff will be enjoying some well-deserved time off with their friends and family so we aim to get back to you as soon as possible - our team will  be checking their emails through the festive period however, the...

Can I get a mortgage when I'm on maternity leave?Having a baby is a very exciting time and once your little one has arrived, you may be thinking about moving to a new house for more space. However, you may be concerned about whether or not you can get a mortgage if you’re on maternity or paternal...

Best Broker of the Year & Best Buy to Let Broker FinalistsWe're overwhelmed to be a finalist in not one but two awards at the Mortgage Introducer Awards 2021. We're one of the six finalists out of 73 brokers for Best Broker of the Year and out of 32 brokers for Buy to Let Broker of the Year. ...