Mortgage Jargon: A Practical Glossary (The Terms That Actually Matter)
A clear, practical glossary of the mortgage terms that actually matter, from LTV and SVR to completion, equity and remortgaging, explained in plain English.
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Standard Variable Rates (SVRs): What They Are and Why Most People Shouldn’t Be On One
This post explains SVRs, the expensive default rates lenders put you on when a deal ends.
How to Choose a Conveyancer (Without Slowing Down Your Purchase)
Choosing the right conveyancer keeps your purchase moving. Here’s how to compare fees, spot red flags, and find someone who’ll communicate clearly.
What Documents You Need for a Mortgage (and When to Prepare Them)
The documents you need for a UK mortgage, when to prepare them, and how to avoid delays. A clear checklist for ID, income, bank statements and deposit evidence.
New Build Mortgages: What’s Different and How to Get Approved
New build mortgages work differently: bigger deposits, stricter criteria, and timing issues. Here’s how to navigate delays, valuations, and lender rules.
Mortgages in Retirement: What Your Options Really Look Like
Mortgages in retirement are possible. Here’s how lenders assess income, what products exist, and how to find the right adviser for later-life borrowing.
Mortgage Affordability: How Lenders Decide What You Can Borrow
Understand how mortgage affordability works, why lenders differ, and the steps that can help you borrow more safely.
7 Practical Ways to Build a Mortgage Deposit
Practical, proven ways to build a mortgage deposit faster: from LISAs to debt reduction, income boosts, and saving strategies that actually work.
Mortgage Offers: How Long They Last, What Can Go Wrong
Mortgage offers usually last 3–6 months. Here’s what can delay things, what happens if rates change, and how to avoid your offer expiring.