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Second mortgages
Second mortgages are loans secured on your property from another source other than your lender. Many people use them as an alternative way to raise money often...
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How much deposit do I need for a mortgage?
You usually need a large deposit to get a mortgage and buy a home – typically at least 5% of the property’s value. Here’s how it works and schemes to help you...
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Do I need a buy-to-let mortgage?
If you now own a property due to a new marriage or partnership, or through inheritance, and you want to rent it out, a ‘buy-to-let mortgage’ could be something...
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What is home credit or doorstep lending?
Home credit is where you borrow money and the lender comes to your home to collect the payments. Also known as doorstep lending, it’s best avoided if you have...
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Increasing your mortgage - getting a further advance
If your home has increased in value since you bought it, you could borrow a further advance from your mortgage lender. There are reasons why this might be a ...
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How much does the average mortgage cost?
Knowing when you’ve got a good mortgage deal is hard, isn’t it? Every house is different, every household’s income and outcomes are different…but if you know...
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Dividing investments and savings during divorce or dissolution
Investments and savings will generally form part of your financial settlement if you divorce or your partnership is dissolved. Dividing them should be relatively...
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Help to Buy scheme explained
Help to Buy is a government scheme to help first-time buyers buy a property. It’s now closed in England and Scotland, but still available in Wales. Find out ...
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How to protect your finances during separation if you were living together
As soon as it’s clear that you’re going to separate from your partner, there are things you might need to do to protect your finances. If you’re not married ...
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How long do mortgage offers last?
Your mortgage offer won’t last forever. Find out how long they typically last and what happens if the offer expires.
