Resume
Education
- BA (Hons) Industrial Economics, University of Nottingham
Previous Experience
- Finance Editor, Future
- Associate Editor, Moneyfacts
Tim is a lead writer at NerdWallet and holds the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Level 3 Certificate in Mortgage Advice. He has over 20 years’ experience writing about almost all aspects of personal finance. During his career at Moneyfacts, Virgin Money and Future, Tim has shared his high-level technical understanding of financial products and regulation with both consumer and IFA audiences.
Tim's picks
Compare Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates and deals are constantly changing. That’s why it’s important to keep track of and compare mortgage rates before getting a new deal. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, moving…
Compare Best Secured Loans
Secured loans allow you to borrow using your home as security or collateral. Use our star ratings to help compare some of the best secured loans and lenders in the…
Best Mortgage Lenders 2025
Finding the best mortgage lender and deal for you is essential. Of course, the mortgage rate you can get is important. But making sure a lender offers the type of…
The latest from Tim
Best Business Bank Accounts UK
Finding the right business bank account can make running a small business easier and save you time when managing its finances. The key is to find the best bank account…
Best Joint Business Bank Accounts
A joint business bank account can be a great way for multiple business partners to get involved with the management of your company’s finances. But which joint account is right…
Compare Online Business Bank Accounts
Online business bank accounts tend to be quick and simple to open and manage, making it easier to keep on top of your business’s finances. It’s just a matter of…
Business Bank Accounts With No Credit Checks UK
Some providers offer business accounts without credit checks. You may be able to open a business account even if you have no credit history or a poor credit score. Compare…
Business Loan Calculator
Use our business loan calculator to estimate monthly payments and the loan amount you can afford.
Central Trust Secured Loans Review: Pros, Cons & Features
Central Trust secured loans are available for up to £250,000 and can be applied for directly or through a broker. Here’s our Central Trust secured loans review.
What is a Secured Loan?
A secured loan requires that you put forward the equity in your property, or another asset, as security for the loan. This might make it easier to get the funds…
West One Loans Secured Loans Review: Pros, Cons & Features
West One Loans offers large secured loans that can be repaid over a wide range of loan terms. Here’s our West One Loans secured loans review.
United Trust Bank Secured Loan Review: Pros, Cons & Features
United Trust Bank secured loans offer high loan amounts which can be repaid over a term as long as 30 years. Here’s our United Trust Bank secured loans review.
Tandem Secured Loan Review: Pros, Cons & Features
You could look into a Tandem secured loan if you want flexible borrowing and repayment options with no minimum property value required. Here’s our Tandem loans review.
Spring Finance Secured Loan Review: Pros, Cons & Features
Spring Finance is a specialist secured loan provider, offering a maximum loan amount of £300,000. You could choose to repay the loan over a term of between two and 30…
Selina Secured Loan Review: Pros, Cons & Features
Specialist secured loans lender Selina loans may be an option if you want to use the equity in your home to finance a large purchase, like home improvements, a buy-to-let…
Second Charge Mortgages
A second charge mortgage offers a way to take out a secured loan against the equity in your home if you still have a mortgage.
Pepper Money Secured Loan Review: Pros, Cons & Features
A Pepper Money secured loan may appeal if you need to borrow a larger amount, with loans potentially available up to 95% LTV. Discover more in our Pepper secured loans…
Norton Home Loans Secured Loan Review: Pros, Cons & Features
If you’re looking for a secured loan, Norton Home Loans may be an option if you want to borrow a smaller amount over a shorter term. You could borrow as…




