Are equity release mortgages good or bad?

Are equity release mortgages good or bad?

The simple answer to what is a rather broad question is that it all depends on where you are in life in terms of finance, goals and objectives. What can’t be avoided, however, is that the equity release mortgage is growing in popularity. According to the latest Equity...
A stress-free mortgage zone

A stress-free mortgage zone

It’s always bittersweet on reading research that indicates that the mortgage sector – and those working within it – could be doing better. It’s bitter in the sense that as a mortgage professional, I would like to see the sector working as efficiently and as...
Should I remortgage?

Should I remortgage?

This is a question that we hear time and time again. Thankfully, as a Guildford mortgage broker, it is one that we can answer. However, before we get into the detail, it’s worth pointing out that recent data released through UK Finance revealed that 46,900 new...
Beware the SVR mortgage trap

Beware the SVR mortgage trap

This definitely sounds more sinister than it really is, however the standard variable rate (SVR) mortgage trap surprisingly affects a high number of people every year. It’s a bit like household energy deals or ISAs: you are drawn in by the competitive rates, be they...