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…
Free Business Bank Accounts
A free business bank account can save you money and make it easier to manage your business finances. The crucial part is finding the best free account for you and…
Compare Limited Company Business Accounts
A business bank account is a legal requirement for a UK limited company. With NerdWallet’s help, you can easily find the best limited company bank accounts and learn about the…
Best Startup Business Bank Accounts
Opening a business account as a startup can provide a great platform for future business success. Crucially, you need to find the right startup business bank account for you.
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 Sole Trader Business Accounts
Opening a dedicated business account as a sole trader can help keep your personal and business finances separate and make running your business easier. Finding the best sole trader bank…
How Much is Stamp Duty?
How much stamp duty you pay as a homebuyer depends on many factors, including the property value and whether you already own a home.
HSBC Mortgage Rates & Review
HSBC offers fixed and tracker mortgage rates, for remortgaging, first-time buyers and home movers. Here’s our HSBC mortgage rate comparison and review.
NatWest Mortgage Review
NatWest offers mortgage options to first-time buyers, homemovers and those remortgaging. Learn more in our NatWest mortgage review.
Nationwide Mortgage Rates & Review
Nationwide offers fixed and tracker mortgage rates to those remortgaging, moving home or buying for the first time. Here’s our Nationwide mortgage rate comparison and review.
Halifax Mortgage Review
Halifax offers a wide range of mortgages to first-time buyers, homemovers and those who are remortgaging. Here’s our Halifax mortgage review.
TSB Mortgage Review
TSB offers a range of mortgages to homemovers, first-time buyers and for remortgaging. Learn more in our TSB mortgage review.
Virgin Money Mortgage Review
Virgin Money offers a range of mortgage options for remortgaging, first-time buyers, homemovers and buy-to-let. Find out more in our Virgin Money mortgage review.
Barclays Mortgage Review
Barclays offers a wide range of mortgages to home movers, first-time buyers, those wanting to remortgage or for buy-to-let purposes. Here’s our Barclays mortgage review.
Coventry Building Society Mortgage Rates & Review
Coventry Building Society offers mortgages for those remortgaging, moving home or buying for the first time. Here’s our Coventry Building Society mortgage rate comparison and review.




