Remortgaging for Debt Consolidation
This month we’re talking about debt consolidation. Summer’s here and perhaps you’ve put a holiday on a credit card or you have been racking up a bit of debt over time. You might be wondering how you can consolidate it and manage it better. Remortgaging to manage debt is a topic that divides brokers, so […]
New Build Mortgages
PLEASE NOTE – Applications for Help to Buy were to be submitted by 31st October 2022, and is no longer available to new applicants. Sarah, founder of The Mortgage Mum, talks us through New Build Mortgages. It is a good time to talk about New Build Mortgages because The Mortgage Mum has recently secured a […]
Holiday lets: are they worth it?
If you’ve ever considered investing in a second property, you may have already thought about holiday lets. With the popularity of staycations on the rise, now could be a better time than ever to get into the game. The ability to make some extra cash while also maintaining the possibility of enjoying the property yourself […]
The Mortgage Mum Journey
We had our first in-person team meeting in London last week at Metro Offices on Bishopsgate, and what a special day we had! 30 women gathered together to celebrate, plan and connect! I wanted to find a way to summarise the way we have come to the point we are at today, and as I […]
Airbnb your home: how to generate extra income from your property – Sarah Tucker features in Yahoo Finance
While Airbnb may be lucrative, there are several things you need to be aware of before you start taking bookings… Fancy earning some extra cash this summer? Airbnb (ABNB) might be an easy way to do this but make sure you know what you’re doing first. With 2022 seeing finances squeezed, many homeowners are looking […]
The reality of recruiting and raising new brokers
Being a broker is a bit like being in the music industry….. Not everybody makes it! When I first became a mortgage broker, I was pretty much dropped in at the deep end and taught tosink or swim. Luckily for me, I swam, but it wasn’t an easy process. Someone once said to me“learning how […]
Martin Lewis’ Ticking Time Bomb: A Broker’s Perspective
At the end of May, the very trusted figure that is Martin Lewis announced to the Nation that he was“very concerned” about mortgages, and that they were a “ticking time bomb”. I’m a fan of Martin Lewis – in fact, I often say to my team “he needs a woman standing beside him,and one day […]
Mortgage Strategy Awards 2022
9 months ago the Mortgage Strategy Awards was my first EVER industry event and it blew my mind 💥 I attended as a guest, and thought “this time next year I want our name up there in lights. I want The Mortgage Mum Limited to be up for an Award” I also wanted to walk in with […]
Down-valuations and what you need to do about it!
Down-valuations and what you need to do about it!!!!! Down-valuations are increasing 📉 The Mortgage Mum saw 3 times as many in April compared to March. And why? Bidding wars 🛑 House prices continuing to rise 🏡 Valuers using data to make their decisions, which could arguably be behind the trends we are seeing 📈 […]
Discover London-style luxury loft apartments in the heart of Chelmsford City Centre!
Register your interest here… PLEASE NOTE – Applications for Help to Buy were to be submitted by 31st October 2022, and is no longer available to new applicants. The Mortgage Mum – in partnership with Ashby House The Mortgage Mum are delighted to be offering mortgage advice and brokerage services on the new Ashby House […]