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August 2022

Equity Release - Gifting to Family and Friends

Equity Release, Homeowners |

Equity release gifting is a great way to release tax-free cash from your home to help friends and family. Recent research conducted by Later Life Lender more2life reveals the true extent to which gifting via Equity Release can benefit fund recipients.

A new Bank of England base rate rise. Is now a good time to remortgage?

Remortgages, Mortgage tips, Homeowners |

August 4th saw yet another Bank of England Base Rate hike, this time to 1.75% and evidently these rises are seeing Mortgage Rates rising too. So, does this mean you should remortgage now?

July 2022

Can Equity Release help pay off your Interest-Only mortgage?

Remortgages, Equity Release, Homeowners |

During these time of financial uncertainty many homeowners with interest-only mortgages may ask themselves what would happen if they can’t pay off their mortgage at the end of the term?

First Time Buyers - Your questions answered

First Time Buyers, Mortgage tips |

Few financial decisions feel as life-changing, daunting and exciting as making the move to buy your first home – and getting good advice from the off is key to making it a positive experience. It is easy to get overwhelmed with the number of questions you need answers to, but our mortgage adviser Laura Healy shares the answers to some of the most pressing to help you on your way.

March 2021

Our most frequently asked questions on Equity Release

Equity Release, retirement, pension income, lifetime mortgage, retirement planning, mortgage advisor | Equity Release |

Over recent years, Equity Release has become an extremely popular way of boosting and supplementing retirement income. As one of the more misunderstood products out there, Laura Healy, Equity Release Adviser at Fairview Financial Ltd in Cheltenham, will answer some frequently asked questions on this topic.

Key benefits and risks of lifetime mortgages

Equity Release, lifetime mortgage, homeowner, retirement, pension income, mortgage advice | Equity Release |

With Equity Release, your home can be a valuable source of retirement income. Releasing equity from your home with a lifetime mortgage is a major decision not just for you but for your entire family, and it should not be entered into lightly. We have put together for you a list of the main pros and cons to consider before embarking on this journey.

Mortgage Payment Holiday – How does it work?

mortgage payment holiday, Covid-19, pandemic, mortgage payment, homeowner | Mortgage tips, Home Movers, Remortgages |

To support those who are having difficulties in making their monthly mortgage payments, a mortgage payment holiday of up to 3 months is being offered by lenders to those who have been impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic.

How is your mortgage affected by Bank England’s record low base rate cut?

Home Movers, First Time Buyers, Remortgages |

Just days after the base rate was cut to 0.25%, in the wake of the Coronavuris pandemic, Bank of England took the decision to slash the base rate again to a record low 0.10%. Find out how the base rate can affect your mortgage and what to do if you have a fixed, tracker, discounted or standard variable rate mortgage.

5 things to ask a mortgage advisor

mortgage advice, mortgage broker, mortgage advisor, financial advisor, first-time buyers, mortgage options, remortgages, buy-to-let, moving home | Mortgage tips, Home Movers, First Time Buyers, Remortgages |

Choosing a mortgage can be complicated. The mortgage market in UK is extremely competitive but lenders are also a lot more demanding now. There are so many different mortgage options to pick from and numerous factors to consider, which is why most of us turn to a mortgage broker for help. However, how do you find the right advisor for your needs? Here are some of the most important questions you need to ask when approaching a mortgage advisor.

December 2020

5 myths about bad credit and mortgages answered

bad credit, credit score, adverse credit, credit rating, mortgages, bad credit mortgages | Mortgage tips, Home Movers, First Time Buyers, Remortgages, Bad credit |

Understanding the world of mortgages can be difficult at the best of times. If you have bad credit, it’s important to remember that contrary to what you might have heard already, you can still apply for a mortgage. Let’s take a look and debunk some of the myths you might have heard.

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