Don’t panic

Don’t panic

So, it’s happened again – interest rates have increased. This time, the Bank of England has taken the base rate up to 1.00%, up from 0.75% (which, you may recall, was only increased from 0.50% in mid-March). As you might expect, the media’s offering a comprehensive...
What is a lifetime mortgage?

What is a lifetime mortgage?

If you’re asking this question, or wondering what’s the difference between lifetime mortgages and equity release mortgages, then it’s highly likely that you are 55+ and exploring ways in which to fund your retirement. And when it comes to retirement, everybody is...
The benefits of using a mortgage broker

The benefits of using a mortgage broker

Following on from our last mortgage advice article, which covered why now’s a good time to use a mortgage broker against the backdrop of rising interest rates and growing inflation, we thought that it might be worth outlining some of the more explicit benefits of...
In need of a quick fix?

In need of a quick fix?

As a Guildford mortgage broker, the first thing we’re asked when answering the phone to those looking to apply for a mortgage is ‘are mortgage rates increasing?’. Sadly, the answer’s yes. However, it’s not too late to get a good mortgage deal – and here we’ll explain...