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:

What is equity and how to use it for borrowing?

Remortgage To Release Equity 2025

What is equity and how can you access it? We explain how you can remortgage to release equity, getting cash from your home.

What is equity and how to use it for borrowing?

Variable Or Fixed Mortgage? Your Definitive Guide

Our guide looks at variable vs fixed-rate mortgages and how to decide which one is right for your circumstances.

A row of UK terraced houses are shown, 3 of which have 'to let' signs posted in the front garden, to alert the fact that they are available for rental

What Are Consumer Buy To Let Mortgages?

A consumer buy-to-let mortgage is a type of buy-to-let mortgage that is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).We look at how they differ from traditional buy-to-let mortgages.

Mortgages for holiday lets. With the right mortgage you could buy a stone cottage on a pretty country road like this one. Perfect to let out to holiday makers or on AirBNB

Compare Best Holiday Let Mortgage Rates & Deals 2025

Looking for a holiday let mortgage? Find out if you could get a mortgage for a holiday home and how to find the best rates available.

Guide to can you get a loan for a mortgage deposit?

Can You Loan For A Mortgage Deposit In 2024?

Is taking out a loan for a house deposit an option? We explain whether this is possible and how it could affect your chances of getting a mortgage

How Long Does It Take To Get A Mortgage 2024?

The time it takes to get a mortgage will depend on a number of factors, find out more with our comprehensive guide.

New build homes - how do you get a mortgage for a house that's still being built?

New Build Mortgages 2024 | New Home Mortgage Rates & Deals

Buying a new build home off-plan, you may find it a lot harder to get a mortgage than for a new build home that has already been built. We share some tips to help you

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Buying vs Renting A House - Which Is Better In 2025?

In the long run buying a home is usually better value than renting. Despite the large upfront costs that come with paying a deposit, legal and mortgage fees

Compare Best Self-Employed Mortgage Rates & Deals 2024

Get the best self-employed mortgage for you. Plus, find out if it's harder to get one, how much you can borrow and what documents you need.

How to save for a mortgage deposit. Image of someone dropping coins in a jar labelled mortgage

How To Save For A Mortgage Deposit In 2025

Saving for a mortgage deposit can be difficult for today’s first-time buyer. Find out how to save more quickly and effectively to get on the property ladder sooner than you think

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Mortgage Repayment Holidays Guide 2024

A repayment holiday is an agreement with your lender to take a break from your monthly mortgage payments, we look at how this impacts you in the long term

How to get a second mortgage

Second Home Mortgages in 2025 - How To Get One

A second home mortgage is a mortgage for buying a second home - not to be confused with getting a remortgage or second charge mortgage.