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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.
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Compare Current Mortgage Rates June 2025
Mortgage rates and deals are constantly changing. That’s why it’s important to keep track of current mortgage rates and compare mortgages before getting a new deal. Whether you’re a first-time…
Compare Best Secured Loans June 2025
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…
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Start Up Business Loans UK June 2025
Looking for a loan for your start up business? Our guide to the best business start up loans will help you find the right lender for your small business.
Best Small Business Loans June 2025
Business loans are available for small businesses, whether you’re looking to grow your company, cover a temporary shortfall, or get a start up off the ground. Compare the pros and…
Unsecured Business Loans Explained
An unsecured business loan can provide funding for your business without requiring an asset to be put forward as security for. Here’s how unsecured loans for business work, their pros…
Business Loan Calculator
Use our business loan calculator to estimate monthly payments and the loan amount you can afford.
Compare Current Mortgage Rates June 2025
Mortgage rates and deals are constantly changing. That’s why it’s important to keep track of current mortgage rates and compare mortgages before getting a new deal. Whether you’re a first-time…
Compare Best Secured Loans June 2025
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…
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.
Personal Guarantees on Business Loans Explained
Providing a personal guarantee for a business loan can allow smaller business owners to secure credit for their business that might otherwise be out of reach. Here, we explain how…
How to Check if a Car is Insured
Is my car insured?... It’s sensible to check. Car insurance is a legal requirement if you want to drive in the UK, so knowing how to check if your car…
How Do Business Loans Work?
A business loan could provide the funding needed to support or expand your business. Below, we explain how business loans work and how to find the right one for your…
What is a Business Loan?
Whether your business is just starting out or has been up and running for several years, there may come a time when you need a business loan. Below, we explain…
Masthaven Secured Loan Review: Pros, Cons & Features
Masthaven Finance secured loans offer a wide range of loan terms, starting from as short as two years. Here’s our Masthaven secured loan review.
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.
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…
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.