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Mortgages guides

Check out our helpful guides to have all of your burning questions about mortgages explained. Covering a wide range of topics, from mortgage terminology and statistics, through to sourcing reputable mortgage advice from a broker when you're looking to buy, move or remortgage your property:

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24 July 2023

What Happens If You Can't Afford Your Mortgage?

If higher mortgage rates or a change in circumstances has left you struggling to pay mortgage costs, we look at what happens if you can’t pay your mortgage

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29 June 2023

Joint Mortgages & How They Work

Learn about joint mortgages, which allow you to buy a home with someone else, and how to apply for one.

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20 March 2023

Biggest UK Mortgage Lenders, Banks & Building Societies

The largest UK mortgage providers are often Lloyds, Santander, Nationwide, Barclays and Royal Bank of Scotland and HSBC

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01 March 2023

How Much Deposit Do I Need For A House In 2024?

Having a clear plan of what you need to save for a house deposit can be helpful. We look at typical deposit costs and how to meet your savings goals

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05 January 2023

What Mortgage Fees Are There, And How Do They Work?

A range of charges apply when you make a mortgage application. We look at what they cost, and if paying higher mortgage fees can save money in the long term