Protecting your Mortgage
Listen to my new episode from The Mortgage Mum podcast is out now on all major podcast directories including Apple and Spotify. In this episode I talk openly about protection and how important it is. I aim to demystify and remove the stigma surrounding insurance by explaining and breaking down the main products you need to consider […]
How to build your own home
We’ve all seen an episode of Grand Designs that’s made us dream of building our own home. We’ve also probably all then watched as the project becomes over budget, over time and absolutely overwhelming, causing us to quickly change our minds. But it doesn’t all have to end in tears. We can’t help much with […]
High Net Worth Mortgages
If you earn more than £150,000 a year or have more than £500,000 in net assets (excluding your home), that makes you a high net worth individual. – and that can make mortgages more complicated. Read on, or listen to our new episode from The Mortgage Mum podcast is out now on all major podcast directories […]
Essential Guide to Remortgaging
My new podcast episode is out now on all major podcast directories including Apple and Spotify. In this new episode from The Mortgage Mum podcast, I tackle the subject of remortgages and why you shouldn’t be on the SVR! “What is the SVR?” I hear you ask. This stands for the Standard Variable Rate, and […]
Can you get life insurance if you smoke?
According to the latest report from the Office for National Statistics, there are roughly 6.9 million smokers in the UK. That’s just under 15% of the population. So, if you are a smoker and you’re thinking about finding life insurance, you’re not alone. We’re here to answer your questions about getting life insurance if you […]
Breaking Down the Budget – a new podcast episode
My new podcast episode is out now on all major podcast directories including Apple and Spotify. The Mortgage Mum is “Breaking down the Budget.” In this new podcast episode I break down The Budget 2021, which took place on 3rd March 2021. The Budget can be super confusing, but this year more than any ever […]
The Budget 2021 – Everything You Need To Know
THE BUDGET 2021 So it’s official!!!! The stamp duty holiday has been extended and 95% LTV mortgages are back!!!!! Let’s start with the 95% LTV mortgages, as we have been patiently waiting for this news to drop! We have a long list of you waiting for this, and we’re so excited to give you positive […]
Spotlight on Andrew Montlake, Mortgage Industry Expert
My new podcast episode is out now on all major podcast directories including Apple and Spotify. In this very exciting episode Sarah talks to an industry heavyweight – Andrew Montlake, Managing Director, Brand Evangelist & Spokesperson at Coreco Mortgage Brokers. Sarah & Andrew met during the last lockdown over Zoom while appearing on a podcast […]
What is remortgaging?
Over 30% of people aren’t sure what the term ‘remortgaging’ means but it is a great way to save money on your monthly mortgage payments! If you’re one of the many people in the dark about remortgaging then don’t worry, you’re not alone and we’re here to help. Here’s our complete guide to remortgaging. Research […]
Mortgages for Contractors
Mortgages for Contractors is the subject of my new podcast episode, out now on all major podcast directories including Apple and Spotify. In this podcast episode I tackle the subject of “mortgages for contractors”, giving you advice on how you can get a mortgage when you are a contractor. It can be super confusing to know […]